Barry Donadio's Family Shotgun Returned Home After 90 Years

About 10 years back, Mr. Ray Schnell of Upland, California bought an old .410 caliber shotgun from a a man named Bill Bhornamanat at a private sale in California.

Mr. Bhornamanat stated that he bought the shotgun in the early 1990's from an old Italian couple that moved to California from Long Island, New York years ago.

When Mr. Schnell bought the shotgun, he did not realize how truly rare it was. He was only looking to have something to go shooting with. He was intrigued by the craftsmanship and age of the shotgun. He eagerly purchased it for $150.

With a busy life and high work demands, Ray never had the time to go shooting, so the shotgun stayed in his closet for years. Knowing the the old shotgun needed to be cleaned and oiled, Ray brought the shotgun out of the closet for the first time in a while and began to disassemble it for cleaning. Low and behold, under the front forearm wood was an engraving that read "Prospero Donadio New York, New York"

The curiosity began to take hold of Ray as he started his search into Prospero Donadio and the origin of the shotgun. His first idea was to take it to a local gunshot and have it appraised. The shotgun appraised for $500, but they could not tell Ray anything about the shotgun other than it had Belgian proof marks. He first thought this was very odd. He thought this could have been the privately owned shotgun of Prospero Donadio and that it may have been bought in Belgium.

Time went by, but the curiosity still stuck with Ray. For some reason, he just had to know what this shotgun was all about. He then began an exhaustive search on the internet. He learned that there was actually a gun shop in Brooklyn, New York that was owned by a Prospero Donadio. At first light, Ray thought this was very interesting and wanted to know more. Ray began looking more into Prospero Donadio. Finally he came across a post mortem LinkedIn page for Prospero Donadio and his gun shop. Prospero's LinkedIn page was created by his Great Grand son Barry Donadio.

Ray immediately contacted Barry Donadio to learn more about the shotgun. According to Barry, his Great Grandfather owned a gun shop at 11 Skillman Avenue in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, New York from 1916 to about 1938. The Brooklyn Queens Expressway was built and the shop was destroyed to make way for the new highway. Prospero then moved the gun shop to 378 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn. It was just West of the new highway and only a few hundred yards for the 11 Skillman Avenue shop.

Prospero operated his shop from there until December 7th 1941. That was the day he died in the shop. It was Pearl Harbor day. He never new of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor because it took a day for the news to arrive to the mainland on the United States.

Ironically, December 7th is Ray Schnell's birthday. He turned 2 years old on the day Prospero died.

Prospero had an interesting life. He was also an inventor. He held at least 3 patents regarding pistol operation and a 1917 patent for revolver safety's. Barry thinks Prospero's gun shop may have started as far back as 1915 in Manhattan, but he has not been able to prove it yet.

Barry Donadio explained that it is the understand of his family that Prospero had a line of high quality shotguns made in Belgium. They were made for him to sell in his gun shop in New York.

It is not known for sure if Prospero engraved the guns with his name or the manufacturer in Belgium. It is quite possible that Prospero did it himself to personalize the guns coming from his shop. In either case, it would make the shotguns sold in his shop very rare. Just how rare are they? A .32 gauge shotgun from Propero's shop went to auction in 2013 at a starting bid of $5,750. The reputable James D. Julia auctioneer company held the auction. Barry stated that he has seen these shotguns sell for a higher price.

Barry estimates that at the most, approximately 200 shotguns may have been made that are actually marked with "Prospero Donadio" name on them. He also estimates that probably only about 50 of these shotguns exist today. Out of those 50 existing shotguns, about 25 of the owners may not even be aware it is a "Prospero Donadio" shotgun unless they took apart the shotgun for cleaning by removing the front wood forearm grips. Barry Donadio stated; " It is only a guess in regards to how many of these shotguns are in existence. The numbers can be far lower than even what I have concluded."

The shotgun that Barry Donadio obtained from Ray Schnell is only about the 6th "Prospero Donadio" shotgun to surface publicly in the world. Barry believes that there are an additional 4 more "Prospero Donadio" shotguns owned by other Prosepero Donadio descendants, but they are not talking. "The shotguns are a very secretive possession by Prospero Donadio's descendants. We know some descendants have other shotgun guns, but no family member knows exactly who possesses them in the family and no one talks about it or admits they have one." Donadio said.

Barry Donadio went on to praise Ray Schnell for his genorosity. Donadio said; "Ray sold me the shotgun for far less then what it is worth only to make sure it goes back to a Donadio." I really appreciate his empathy, his passion for history and his gentlemanly gesture of kindness." My family is forever grateful to Mr. Schnell for contacting us and making sure this shotgun came home to a Donadio after 90 years."

Donadio spoke of his Great Grandfather stating that he was a brilliant man that slipped through the cracks of history. He was never truly recognized for all the lives he may have potentially saved by making a patent in 1916 for a revolver safety. Prospero's revolver safety was used on Iver Johnson manufactured revolvers, Meridian Firearms revolvers and Howard Arms revolvers as early as 1917. The safety levers on these revolvers are stamped "May 11 1917". If you have a revolver with this stamped date on it, Prospero Donadio's safety latch patent is applied to that revolver. This makes the revolver a little bit more historic.

Barry Donadio stated that one day he would like to go back to the same Brooklyn neighborhood to manufacture and sell "Donadio" shotguns. Donadio said "It would be good for New York and it would be good for Brooklyn to have their own organically made specialty shotguns of such fine quality. "

Public Security LLC Now Private Detective Agency In Washington D.C.

The continually growing private security company "Public Security LLC" obtained a Private Detective Agency license in the District of Columbia.

On May 15th 2015 Public Security LLC was issued a Private Detective Agency license in the District of Columbia ‪#‎PDB24729‬. The license enables Public Security LLC to legally:

1. Detect, discover and or reveal crime and or criminals.

2. Secure information for evidence relating to crime or criminals.

3. Discovering or revealing the identity, whereabouts, character

or actions of any person(s) or thing(s)

Public Security LLC is one of our nations few publicly declared Private Intelligence Agencies. The firm also provides security, executive protection and private investigation services in the states of New York and Maryland. Public Security LLC is led by its President Barry Donadio whom is a Military Veteran and a former member of the U.S. Secret Service during the Bush and Obama administrations. 

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Security In Maryland Like You Never Seen It Before

A community church in Hyattsville, Maryland had become victim to robberies when they gave free gifts to their parishioners during the holiday season.

Some of the gifts they gave their parishioners were gift cards, new clothing, cell phones, kids toys and even cash. It was a nice gesture that personally touched their parishioners and many people in the community.

The good citizens of the community were not the only ones to notice the charity and good graces of the small church in Hyattsville, the criminals also noticed. Parishioners were getting mugged walking from the front door of the church to their car with their new gifts. Crafty criminals even attended the services of the small church. If the criminals didn't win the door prize that they wanted when the church gave out prizes, they tried to take the newly given gift away from the recipient right there in the church during services.

It is hard to believe what a person is capable of doing to another. It sounds like a story that took place in a far away country or war zone. These incidents and many more like it occur almost everyday in Maryland and throughout the United States.

The church that was encountering these problems sought out the services of a serious private security company in Maryland named "Public Security LLC".

Ready to confront any threat, Public Security LLC secured the church events with their armed Officers and using their high visibility vehicles. All which are fitted with dashboard camcorders to document encounters with suspected criminals.

Needless to say, the criminals that would prey on the members of this church have moved on to a more easy target somewhere else.

The company is led by a former member of the U.S. Secret Service, Barry Donadio.

He formed the company after serving an honorable career in multiple agencies. He knows what he is doing when it comes to deterring crime and anti-terrorism.

"Mission accomplished in Hyattsville!", said Mr. Donadio. "Criminals have a choice when dealing with Public Security LLC. "Get charged, get arrested and get ultimately incarcerated or they can move on and away from our clients and their assets. We are ready for what ever decision they make." "If they perpetrate a crime, we will move to have them prosecuted."

After the introduction of this company into the complex issues of the church, there were no longer any problems. No more robberies and no more crimes. Parishioners were able to practice their faith safely without any worries.

Public Security LLC has protected many large scale events, churches, businesses and even homes. They even have clients that use their private executive protection services that mimic the Secret Service.

Public Security LLC maintains a sub-station at 203 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, Maryland 21666. Staff have advised that access to the sub-station is by appointment only.

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Kent Island's Private Security Company "Public Security LLC"​

Kent Island has its very own private security company "Public Security LLC"

Led by a former member of the U.S. Secret Service, it is a premier private security and investigation company base right here on Kent Island in Queen Anne's County Maryland.

After a long career in the military, law enforcement and the U.S. Secret Service, company President Barry Donadio leads Public Security LLC.

The company provides trustworthy armed and unarmed Private Security Guard patrols in the entire state of Maryland, District of Columbia and New York.

The Staff are very professional and Public Security LLC is not your usual security company. All are licensed and insured. Most are either off-duty or former Police Officers. Others are Military Veterans, Intelligence Professionals and Security Professionals.

The company maintains a staff of Attorneys and even a Physician who is a fully credentialed Private Detective with the company.

"Queen Anne's County residents see us out there protecting private property and our clients." said Barry Donadio.

"We are at the service of the community. Our Officers a devoted to a safe community and report criminal activity to local law enforcement authorities." "We do keep a vigilant eye on businesses and homes while we are on the road. We report crimes to the Police even if the business is not our paying client. This is because we have a duty to act in the best interest of the public safety and order."

Mr. Donadio also said; "My company is always there for those who need us" "We are sensitive to our clients needs and we are an effective means to deter criminal activity."

Public Security LLC has proven themselves to be a seriously capable company. In 2015, they provided armed security in the most violent locations of the Baltimore riots. They have provided executive protection to celerities and politicians in the D.C. metropolitan area. Most recently, they successfully provided security for the 22,000 participant 10k bay bridge run.

Public Security LLC has taken interest and an empathetic stance towards local concerns. They have focused their customer services on community needs.

One such venture that has never been done before was to have their staff trained to use Narcan. This is a drug that can be administered to persons who may have overdosed on opioids. The training was given in an effort to please public concerns regarding the heroine epidemic on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Public Security LLC will also seek training for its staff to identify animal abuse and neglect. Local citizens have raised concerns regarding the subject and Public Security LLC will do its part in pleasing the public.

Public Security LLC Officers are armed to protect their clients and their assets. Vehicles are fitted with dashboard camcorder and Officers have body camcorders.

When criminal activity begins the videos begin recording. Then videos are then taken to the State's Attorney for criminal prosecution.

Public Security LLC has taken an active interest in supporting our Police, Fire and EMS First Responders. Whether it is social media, political or moral support, the company backs, respects and values our local First Responder Heroes.

Public Security LLC also trains citizens with firearms and can provide the classes required for obtaining handgun qualification licenses (HQL).

The company maintains a sub-station at 203 Romancoke Road, Suite 90, Stevensville, Maryland 21666 (Kent Island). Clients can visit by first making an appointment.

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Maryland Security Company Mobilized For The 2015 Baltimore Riots

Public Security LLC mobilized during the 2015 Baltimore Riots. The company is led by a former member of the U.S. Secret Service. 

Public Security LLC provided free security protective escorts to elements of the Salvation Army in the most hostile areas of Baltimore during the riots. The Salvation Army delivered free food to the citizens of Baltimore that were in need. 

Public Security LLC President Barry Donadio stated " It was our duty to act and do our part for the people of Baltimore. " We were honored to keep those safe who delivered food to persons who needed it". "For us, this was not about making money, it was about doing what is right and being their for the public in need". 

Public Security LLC remained on call to potential clients in need of private security services for the remainder of the month. 

Barry Donadio is a military war Veteran and former member of the U.S. Secret Service. His company Public Security LLC is a private security company licensed in Maryland, Washington D.C. and New York. He cites that although his company is private for profit company, they perform many acts for free to benefit the public.  "We never pass an opportunity to do good when the situation presents itself" he stated. 

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Public Security LLC Providing Security Guards In Baltimore

Public Security LLC is a Maryland private security company led by a former member of the U.S. Secret Service.

If you need armed private security contact Public Security LLC. They have proven to be a trusted company that services the entire states of Maryland, D.C. and New York.

Company Staff are fully licensed and insured. Staff also have TWIC cards to service sensitive areas like the port of Baltimore. They are also able to deploy overseas in a moments notice on cargo ships.

During the 2015 Baltimore riots, The company provided armed escorts for the Salvation Army bring food to the most hostile ares in the city.

Public Security LLC also frequents Baltimore City providing security for large scale events.

Their latest mission has brought the company to the streets of Greek Town where they have been successfully protected a high value site without incident.

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Barry Donadio Leading Security Firm "Public Security LLC"

Barry R. Donadio is native of New York who led a honorable career in the Volunteer Ambulance Service, Volunteer Fire Department, the Military, Law Enforcement, and the United States Secret Service. He was assigned to the White House to protect Presidents Bush and Obama. He also served in multiple Middle Eastern war zones during his career. 

In 2013, he authored the book " TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account". This is his account describing his actions during the rescue of TWA Flight 800 on July 17th 1996. In 2014 he was elected to the Queen Anne's County Republican Central Committee in Maryland.

He currently serves as President of Public Security LLC, which is a high end private security and investigation firm licensed in Maryland, New York and the District of Columbia. "The public now has the option to use a highly trusted private security company". "We are not a typical security company", Donadio said. He also went on to say "If you have a true security concern , we have a true solutions". " You can't afford not to have armed security at your site or event."

Private security is not new for Mr. Donadio. He first had a private investigation agency in New York back 1996. When he took a position in the Secret Service in 2002, he surrendered his New York Detective license in order to serve the U.S. Government. In 2013, Mr. Donadio moved back to the private sector and not only obtained his New York security and investigative licensing, but also obtained the same licensing in Maryland and the District of Columbia. 

Public Security LLC has proven itself to be quite an effective company. It provided services in Baltimore during the 2015 riots. The company successfully provided private security services for the 2016 10k run across the Bay Bridge on Kent Island. The event had 22,000 participants. The company has also provided confidential executive protection services to celebrities and politicians in Maryland and the Washington D.C. metro area.

In January 2017, Mr. Donadio was appointed as Sergeant at Arms of the entire Maryland Republican Party. 

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