A public note to all firearm manufacturers considering restricting NY LE/GOV

[Arickosmo]

Goodcat, someone posted that Midway is in too if you feel like updating the list.

 

[NavyVet]

My oath is to "Support and Defend the Constitution of the UNITED STATES". That is the same one that applies in New York, California, and Colorado. If I can do something here, to defend their rights there, I'm in...

I will be supporting the companies that stand with us in defending the constitution. Hats off to them for taking the financial risk to take a stand. I will do my part to make sure that risk is minimized when I make purchasing decisions!

If we could just get them to understand that they can fix these issues locally in a single election if they just get their heads out of their a**.

 

[blamecharles]

Great job goodcat, count me in for as much exposure as possible.

 

[Goodcat]

Spikes tactical added among others!!

 

[PapaScout]

This is great stuff. I don't own a product from every company on this list...yet.

 

[Goodcat]

This is great stuff. I don't own a product from every company on this list...yet.

I was so glad Spikes is on board, I was going to be upset not buying my favorite. Lol

 

[Bishop]

Got goosebumps from reading the OP. This is awesome. I'm on board. Keep on keeping on!

 

[Goodcat]

Got goosebumps from reading the OP. This is awesome. I'm on board. Keep on keeping on!

Thanks! If you guys see any additions for the OP, feel free to post and ill get them added!

 

[chubbs]

Very nice! Well done man. 100% Chubbs approved message

 

[Car Ramrod]

J&T, Double Star, Ace, etc is on board as well. I asked if this also included items not available to civilians (machine guns) since they just posted a rack full of them that are obviously headed somewhere.

Effective Immediately!!
Due to the recent changes in 2nd Amendment laws that are pending or currently enforced by states across the country, the J&T Family of Companies which includes J&T Distributing, DoubleStar Corp., Ace Limited, and the DoubleStar Training Academy has been forced to reassess our policies regarding government and law enforcement sales. Effective immediately, the J&T Family of Companies will be joining other manufacturers and distributors by ceasing sales of regulated items in states that have altered the rights of citizens to keep and bear arms.

The JTFOC will no longer sell prohibited items to law enforcement agencies or any government agencies in states, counties, cities, and municipalities that have enacted restrictive gun control laws against their law abiding citizens. We hope other companies will join us with their support. We applaud those already involved with this effort to protect our 2nd Amendment rights.

-Be Victorious

 

[Small's]

I emailed midway usa saying thanks for standing up for us. They sent me an email saying that its an internet hoax. So i guess they are selling to leo in ban states.

 

[roadrunner681]

20 states have joined into a lawsuit trying to PREVENT this law from occurring in NY. Indiana is NOT one of them. Why we aren't, I have no idea.

I HOPE all firearms manufacturers located in NY, will LEAVE the state.

maybe we need to send some letters, maybe we could get ruger, savage and Remington to join that list it would do wonders. if glock did that it would sent there heads spinning since every cop ive ever seen has a glock.

 

[Goodcat]

Ill take midway off the list then, thanks!

 

[Car Ramrod]

Apparently Magpul is not part of this, even though they are making a big show out of their situation in Colorado. They will move out of a state that has a ban, but will still sell to the agencies in that state.

The Official List of Companies Fighting For Our Rights - Page 3 - AR15.COM

 

[mrortega]

To all firearms, silencer, accessory or ammo manufactures who are currently, or who are considering restricting the sale of your merchandise from the New York Law Enforcement and Government Agencies:

I pride myself as an American and am a firm believer that our founding fathers did think through the future development of weapon systems before writing "shall not be infringed". I am upset at the unconstitutional introduction of bills the New York gov has brought forward. To those businesses considering taking these same actions, I encourage you. To those of you who have already extended the civilian purchase prohibition to the LE/GOV, I commend you for your brave actions. As you are well aware, the basic laws of supply and demand rule business. All it takes are a few non-supportive companies looking to make a buck to lessen your cause.

I will not sit and watch this happen.
"Together we stand or divided we fall."

I can't speak for the 29,000+ members of our board in the great state of Indiana, but I will personally pledge that every available penny that my family spends on any firearm related purchase will be extended first to the companies that are refusing sale to LE/GOV of New York while the unconstitutional laws are in place. We know your actions aren't easy, we know they will hurt your business.

In response to the laws of economics and your decisions, I pledge to you that I will do everything within my power to bring your business back to you in the way of my purchases and recommendations.

To those INGO members and visitors reading this and to all Americans alike, I encourage, I insist that you, publicly take the same pledge and post this message on every firearm related forum you come in contact with.

Regards,
Goodcat @ INGO
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To those extending my vows, please place a link to the original thread here on INGO so we can keep a master list.
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As of my last update, the following companies have my support:


Olympic Arms, Inc
LaRue Tactical
Barrett
EFI, LLC - Extreme Firepower
York Arms
Templar Custom
Cheaper Than Dirt (but lower your stupid prices)
Magpul
Spikes Tactical
Midway USA
West Michigan Tactical
TierOne Firearms



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Olympic Arms is a staunch believer in and defender of the Constitution of the United States, and with special attention paid to the Bill of Rights that succinctly enumerates the security of our Divinely given Rights. One of those Rights is that to Keep and Bear Arms.
Legislation recently passed in the State of New York outlaws the AR15 and many other firearms, and will make it illegal for the good and free citizens of New York to own a large selection of legal and safe firearms and magazines. We feel as though the passage of this legislation exceeds the authority granted to the government of New York by its citizens, and violates the Constitution of the United States, ignoring such SCOTUS rulings as District of Columbia v. Heller – 554, U.S. 570 of 2008, McDonald v. Chicago – 561 U.S. 3025 of 2010, and specifically the case of United States v. Miller – 307 U.S. 174 of 1939.

Due (to) the passing of this legislation, Olympic Arms would like to announce that the State of New York, any Law Enforcement Departments, Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders within the State of New York, or any New York State government entity or employee of such an entity – will no longer be served as customers.

EFI, LLC
“We refuse to recognize law enforcement exemptions on gun control. If a product that we manufacture is not legal for a private citizen to own in a jurisdiction, we will not sell that product to a law-enforcement agency in that jurisdiction.”
The company’s policy supports a broad market strategy for sales. Meador reminded us that “law enforcement sales don’t make up a significant portion of the market.”
The York Arms website is one that did not mince words on the company’s policy as it relates to gun sales for New York.
Based on the recent legislation in New York, we are prohibited from selling rifles and receivers to residents of New York. We have chosen to extend that prohibition to all governmental agencies associated with or located within New York. As a result we have halted sales of rifles, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, machine guns, and silencers to New York governmental agencies.
For “civilian” customers residing in New York: 
At your choice, we will:
complete your order and ship to a dealer of your choice outside of NY
refund your payment in full
hold your items here for up to 6 months, at no charge – if you are in the process of leaving NY and taking residence in another state.

For LE/Govt customers in New York:
Your orders have been cancelled.



Texas-based La Rue Tactical also posted their new policy on Facebook on February 8th:
Effective today, in an effort to see that no legal mistakes are made by LaRue Tactical and/or its employees, we will apply all current State and Local Laws (as applied to civilians) to state and local law enforcement / government agencies. In other words, LaRue Tactical will limit all sales to what law-abiding citizens residing in their districts can purchase or possess.
Templar Custom of North Carolina is a North Carolina-based maker of precision rifles. CEO Bob Reynolds spoke with TheBlaze on Friday and reinforced the company’s position as posted on Facebook.
We will not sell arms to agents of the state of New York that hold themselves to be “more equal” than their citizens.
As long as the legislators of New York think they have the power to limit the rights of their citizens, in defiance of the Constitution, we at Templar will not sell them firearms to enforce their edicts.


Online retailer Cheaper Than Dirt stepped up with a supportive statement on their Facebook page on Friday the 15th.
Recently, companies such as LaRue Tactical and Olympic Arms have announced that they will no longer sell prohibited items to government agencies and personnel in states that deny the right to own those items to civilians. It has been and will continue to be Cheaper Than Dirt’s policy to not to sell prohibited items to government agencies and/or agents in states, counties, cities, and municipalities that have enacted restrictive gun control laws against their citizens. We support and encourage other companies that share in this policy.

Spikes Tactical
"Updated Policy for State and Local Law Enforcement Agency Sales:

In light of the recent and numerous anti-gun and anti-2nd Amendment laws pending across the Nation, Spike’s Tactical will be joining other manufacturers and distributors and limiting the business we do in states that have limited the right to keep and bear arms for their citizens.

As of today, it will be our policy not to sell prohibited items to law enforcement agencies, government agencies and agents in states, counties, cities and municipalities that have enacted restrictive gun control laws against their citizens. We urge other companies to join in support."

The logical next step for these manufacturers and distributors is to do what these government entities really want to do to us: First stop the sale than move on to confiscation. How about now that they won't sell they "require" them to sell back all weapons and magazines that are now illegal. New York could be paid $100 for each AR and $.50 for each "high capacity" mag they "turn in." Hey, what's good for the goose....

 

[Regnar]

The logical next step for these manufacturers and distributors is to do what these government entities really want to do to us: First stop the sale than move on to confiscation. How about now that they won't sell they "require" them to sell back all weapons and magazines that are now illegal. New York could be paid $100 for each AR and $.50 for each "high capacity" mag they "turn in." Hey, what's good for the goose....

 

[wizardfitz]

Much better said than I ever could. Just sent it off to Armalite.

 

[Car Ramrod]

Much better said than I ever could. Just sent it off to Armalite.

Send it to Magpul also. They have taken the same stance as Armalite.

 

[blamecharles]

Apparently someone else is keeping tabs also. To date the count is at 34, The Police Loophole

 

[OZZY.40]

It appears this movement is gaining steam.

Found this article at the top of the Drudgereport this morning.

Firearms Companies Restricting Sales To GOVERNMENT Agencies In Areas That Restrict Gun Rights | CNS News

The more press this gets, the more people and companies will jump on-board.