The “Moatengators” were the mascots of the Paratroopers of A Co (ABN) 3/5 INF Panama. Every one of the alligators when they were small had been taken on at least one parachute jump, either strapped to the top of a reserve chute or on top of a rucksack, since a Airborne units mascot couldn’t be a “leg”. Our gators were taken good care of, they were well fed, they had a fenced in area with a moat to swim in, a lawn area where they could bask in the sun and a couple of low palm trees that offered shade. The artist who did my tattoo was Shawnessey Joslin, the detail, as well as every other aspect of the tattoo was fantastic... read full review
July 2025
The Bristol Tattoo Company is awesome! My partner and I were looking for a tattoo spot to adopt and this tattoo shop is it! We came in as walk-ins, and the staff were all super welcoming & the enviroment was great also. We were both able to get our tattoos quick and at a great price and we both love the work so much! Dustin Drake is the one that did our work, he is amazing and did such a wicked job. They all have so much love & passion for their art and I admire that so much. We will definitely be back and getting our future tattoo work done here. Thank y'all!
December 2024
Bristol tattoo is the best place man. It works best if you schedule an appointment but Fridays you can do walk ins and sometimes you can message them and get a spot super soon. The prices are Soooo beyond fair. You can tell they love their job. They are very kind. They look into the design you want so you don't get something you'll one-day regret. They triple check their placement and most of the time all of the artists as well as the owner will check it before they start which is very thoughtful. They love to riff ideas but if you want something to be exact they will respect it while also respecting other artists work. You can tell them no and they wont give... read full review
The “Moatengators” were the mascots of the Paratroopers of A Co (ABN) 3/5 INF Panama. Every one of the alligators when they were small had been taken on at least one parachute jump, either strapped to the top of a reserve chute or on top of a rucksack, since a Airborne units mascot couldn’t be a “leg”. Our gators were taken good care of, they were well fed, they had a fenced in area with a moat to swim in, a lawn area where they could bask in the sun and a couple of low palm trees that offered shade. The artist who did my tattoo was Shawnessey Joslin, the detail, as well as every other aspect of the tattoo was fantastic... read full review
The Bristol Tattoo Company is awesome! My partner and I were looking for a tattoo spot to adopt and this tattoo shop is it! We came in as walk-ins, and the staff were all super welcoming & the enviroment was great also. We were both able to get our tattoos quick and at a great price and we both love the work so much!
Dustin Drake is the one that did our work, he is amazing and did such a wicked job. They all have so much love & passion for their art and I admire that so much. We will definitely be back and getting our future tattoo work done here. Thank y'all!
Bristol tattoo is the best place man. It works best if you schedule an appointment but Fridays you can do walk ins and sometimes you can message them and get a spot super soon. The prices are Soooo beyond fair. You can tell they love their job. They are very kind. They look into the design you want so you don't get something you'll one-day regret. They triple check their placement and most of the time all of the artists as well as the owner will check it before they start which is very thoughtful. They love to riff ideas but if you want something to be exact they will respect it while also respecting other artists work. You can tell them no and they wont give... read full review