More companies are jumping on the band wagon
(GunAuction.com) — Firearms makers and gun-accessory manufacturers are certainly facing a hostile Senate and federal administration, but the battles aren’t all on the national stage. Several state governments are also making life difficult for firearms businesses, and some companies are beginning to push back, even if it costs them business.
GunAuction.com reported last week that Texas-based LaRue Tactical has changed its sales policy for state and local law-enforcement agencies. The company will only sell to local LE agencies what civilians in a given jurisdiction are allowed to own. The list of companies joining LaRue is growing, according to an article in Cheaper Than Dirt’s Shooter’s Log. More here
On the Olympic Arms Facebook page, Brian Schuetz, president of Olympic Arms, doubled down on LaRue’s policy and published this statement: “…Olympic Arms will no longer be doing business with the State of New York or any governmental entity or employee of such governmental entity within the State of New York — henceforth and until [the state’s gun-ban] legislation is repealed, and an apology made to the good people of the State of New York and the American people.” More here
Cheaper Than Dirt! reiterated its government sales policy here
http://www.facebook.com/cheaperthandirt York Arms has canceled “LE/Govt” orders in New York, as stated here
Bob Reynolds, president of Templar Custom, Inc.
“We will not sell arms to agents of the state of New York that hold themselves to be ‘more equal’ than their citizens.” More here
EFI, LLC, Inwood, West Virginia
“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.” More here
Bullwater Enterprises
West Fork Armory
Smith Enterprise
Alex Arms
“… will not sell firearms and accessories to any state or governmental agency in any state that prohibits the possession or use of said item by its citizens.” More here
Spike’s Tactical
Will not “… 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.” More here
Quality Arms Idaho
“[We] will not supply any firearm or product, manufactured by us, or any other company nor will we warranty, repair, alter, or modify any firearm owned by any State, County or Municipality who infringes on the right of its citizens to bear arms under the 2nd amendment.” More here
Liberty Suppressors
President David Saylors said, “We at Liberty Suppressors have decided that we will no longer support the government that is oppressing the people that it was elected to represent. As of Feb. 18, 2013 and continuing until these draconian laws are repealed, Liberty Suppressors will not do business with any government entity in the state of New York until these laws are repealed.” More here
J&T Family of Companies
(J&T Distributing, DoubleStar Corp., Ace Limited, and DoubleStar Training Academy)
“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.” More here
American Spirit Arms
Trident Armory
“… all contract bids and offers, as well as any current production contracts for any and all US government agencies and affiliates by Trident Armory are null and void. We will no longer participate with, or work for a government where the rights of the people are able to be adjusted by the whim of the government.” More here
Head Down Products, LLC
“Due to the passing of recent legislation banning the AR15 and other lawfully owned firearms and high capacity magazines, Head Down 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.” More here
J&G Sales
“Effective immediately, laws that restrict firearms, ammunition, or magazine possession by law abiding citizens will also be applied to state and local law enforcement and government agencies in that jurisdiction.” More here
Ronnie Barrett, Barrett Firearms
“By current law, Barrett cannot be an accomplice with any lawbreaker, therefore, cannot and will not service or sell to New York government agencies. Barrett also applies this stance to the individual elected official who, as a matter of public record, has voted for or created regulation that violates the constitutional rights of their citizens. This is an expansion of our 2002 ban against the California government due to their second amendment infringements, and shall apply to any future violators.” More here
Exile Machine LLC
Tier One Arms
Bravo Company USA and BCM