Thanks Todd Young, the BS Communities Act (which changed the definition of "engaged in the business" to "doesn't lose money on the sales") strikes again.
Old definition: Included "for primary livelihood" or something like that. This guy made $250-$270K/year as an airport director. This is a hobby for a guy like this since if he CLEARS $250/gun and sells 150/year that's $37,500. Subtract cost per table, fuel costs, etc.
Yeah, thanks Todd Young.
Just because he was making $250.00+ a year doesn't mean he wasn't living like he earned $350,000