Olympic Arms Picks a fight

[David]

I'm waiting for the government to announce they are going to start using our tax dollars to manufacture firearms due to shortages.

Most guns used by the govt are from companies with their main headquarters located across the ocean with no concern of US constitutional affairs.

[Forever_frost]

According to their Facebook Page, Doublestar (a large manufacturer or AR-15 style firearms) will no longer sell their firearms to law enforcement personnel in states where private citizens cannot own the same weapons.

http://gunssavelives.net/self-defense/doublestar-will-no-longer-sell-weapons-to-law-enforcement-in-states-where-citizens-cannot-own-the-same-weapons/

[mikec]

Stand up! Be counted!

[GhostTX]

Barrett now extends it's non-gun policy to New York:

http://dailycaller.com/2013/02/21/ronnie-barrett-barrett-firearms-will-not-service-or-sell-to-new-york-government-agencies/

[Downs]

So MAGPUL is moving out of Colorado?

[Forever_frost]

Texas picked up a gun business from Cali today

[silverhatch]

Texas picked up a gun business from Cali today

? more info needed

[ceyko]

So MAGPUL is moving out of Colorado?

Last I saw (think yesterday) the said that was incorrect. However, they made it clear that it's certainly on the table. This was via FB

[ceyko]

It was Tuesday actually...

It appears that someone has posted or sent out some sort of notice that we are moving to a specific location. We can assure you that no decision has been made about location, and that we are still fighting this battle. We are, however, assembling our requirements and looking at various areas that would be suitable for our new home, should it come to that. We appreciate all the offers, and we will begin talking to various entities about those shortly.

[Forever_frost]

Shield Tactical released the following statement on their Facebook page today.

Who didn’t see THIS coming, honestly?

Shield Tactical is pleased to announce that we are moving our retail division to Shiner, Texas. We are pleased to have neighbors such as TBRC and the Spoetzl Brewery (home of Shiner Beer). Shipping etc will not be substantially affected.

Out training division will remain in CA until the legislature outlaws everything.

http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/02/21/gun-retailer-abandons-california-for-texas/

[silverhatch]

Good.

[DallasSleeper]

I wonder if these liberals have a clue how bad this can get for them and their states. The initial repercussions aren't going to be felt, but can you imagine in 1 year... 5 years... 10 years what it will be like if the law enforcement agencies can not get firearms or ammo?

What is pissing me off the most is Colorado. We are trying to move there... I hate the thought of moving to a liberal state.

[Forever_frost]

Updated list:


What is the police loophole?

There are some states, counties, cities, and municipalities in our great nation that fail to allow their citizens to fully exercise their right to keep and bear arms with restrictions such as magazine capacity or types of firearms that are widely available to citizens of other states, counties, cities, and municipalities. However, these government entities do not place these restrictions upon their own employees, such as police officers.
What is this list?

This is a list of companies that have taken the step to publicly announce that they will not sell items to states, counties, cities, and municipalities that restrict their citizens rights to own them; therefore closing the "police loophole" themselves.

Don't see one that belongs on here or want your company on the list? Send me an email at admin@thepoliceloophole.com or tweet us @policeloophole with #thepoliceloophole. Please also include a link to the written policy either on Facebook or your website.
Nice List
Company Website Notice Date Notes
Extreme Firepower Inc, LLC www.extremefirepower.com Website Long Standing
Cheaper Than Dirt www.cheaperthandirt.com Facebook Long Standing
MidwayUSA www.midwayusa.com Twitter Long Standing
Old Grouch's Military Surplus www.oldgrouch.com Facebook 2013-01-15
Predator Intelligence www.predatorarmament.com Facebook 2013-02-01
LaRue Tactical www.laruetactical.com Facebook 2013-02-08
Olympic Arms www.olyarms.com Facebook 2013-02-12 Currently applies to New York State only
Templar Custom www.templarcustom.com Facebook 2013-02-13 Currently applies to New York State only
York Arms www.yorkarms.com Website 2013-02 Currently applies to New York State only
Bullwater Enterprises LLC www.aandtfirearms.com Facebook 2013-02-16 dba A & T Firearms
West Fork Armory www.westforkarmory.com Facebook 2013-02-16 Currently applies to New York State only
Smith Enterprise, Inc www.smithenterprise.com Website 2013-02-17 Currently applies to New York State only
Alex Arms www.alexarms.com Website 2013-02-17
OFA Tactical www.ochsnergroup.com Facebook 2013-02-17
Spike's Tactical www.spikestactical.com Facebook 2013-02-18
Quality Arms Idaho www.qualityarmsidaho.com Website 2013-02-19
Liberty Suppressors www.libertycans.net Facebook 2013-02-19 Currently applies to New York State only
Doublestar Corp www.star15.com Facebook 2013-02-19
American Spirit Arms www.americanspiritarms.com YouTube 2013-02-19
Tactical Solutions www.tacticalsol.com Website 2013-02-20 Currently applies to New York State only
Head Down Products, LLC www.headdownproducts.com Facebook 2013-02-20 Currently applies to New York State only
Exile Machine www.exilemachine.net Website 2013-02
J&G Sales, Ltd www.jgsales.com Facebook 2013-02-20
Bravo Company USA www.bravocompanyusa.com Website 2013-02-20
ACE LTD. www.riflestocks.com Website 2013-02-20
Barrett www.barrett.net Website 2013-02-20
Kiss Tactical www.kisstactical.com Facebook 2013-02-20
NEMO Arms, Inc www.nemoarms.com Facebook 2013-02-21 Currently applies to New York State only
Top Gun Supply www.topgunsupply.com Facebook 2013-02-21
Red Jacket Firearms www.redjacketfirearms.com Facebook 2013-02-21
Badger Peak www.badgerpeak.com Facebook 2013-02-22
Controlled Chaos Arms www.controlledchaosarms.com Facebook 2013-02-22
Big Horn Armory www.bighornarmory.com Facebook 2013-02-22
One Source Tactical www.onesourcetactical.com Website 2013-02-22
Naughty List
Company Website Notice Date Notes
Armalite www.armalite.com Website 2013-02-19 Will not sell to agencies, but will sell to individuals of agencies.
GT Distributors www.gtdist.com Website 2013-02-21 Currently ONLY selling to LEO

[David]

I wonder if these liberals have a clue how bad this can get for them and their states. The initial repercussions aren't going to be felt, but can you imagine in 1 year... 5 years... 10 years what it will be like if the law enforcement agencies can not get firearms or ammo?

Wont happen. Like I said above about the govt. Most of the LEO agencies use firearms whose main headquarters are across the pond and no interest in US Constitutional affairs and those domestic companies have far higher govt contracts than what they probably do in public sales.

[Trip McNeely]

KAHR ARMS moves across state lines into, PA! Woohoo!! Welcome!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ny-firearms-maker-blames-law-184345256.html

Firearms manufacturer in NY says new gun control law fueled planned move to Pa.
Associated Press
By Jim Fitzgerald, Associated Press | Associated Press – 3 hours ago

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- A firearms manufacturer in New York, partially blaming the state's new gun control law, said Wednesday it's moving its corporate offices — and its plans for expansion — to Pennsylvania.

Kahr Firearms Group of Pearl River is the first gunmaker to announce it's leaving because of the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, which was put into law after closed-door negotiations in January. It was the first law in the nation prompted by the killing of 20 first-graders and six educators in Newtown, Conn., in December.

"We're looking for a more friendly environment for our business," said Frank Harris, Kahr's vice president for sales and marketing. "Maybe we could have stayed here and built a plant, but the way the bill was passed left us feeling there were a lot of uncertainties going forward."

"Why take a chance when we can be in a state where they're not looking to cause us any problems?" Harris added.

Calls to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office were not immediately returned.

Kahr is owned by Kook-Jin Justin Moon, a son of Unification Church founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon.

Harris said Pennsylvania's enthusiasm also fueled the decision to leave New York.

He said Kahr has purchased 620 acres in Pike County, Pa., and will move its 10-person corporate staff next year after building offices.

Kahr also expects to build a new factory there — with 80 to 100 jobs — within five years. It currently has plants in Worcester, Mass., and Pillager, Minn., Harris said.

Kahr had been close to finalizing a deal for land in Orange County, N.Y., with room for expansion, until the gun control law was enacted, he said.

New York's law expands a ban on military-style weapons, requires mental health professionals to report threats, limits magazines to seven bullets, taxes bullets and creates a registry. It's been widely attacked by gun rights advocates.

"We're all for stopping criminals, but this act is not going to do that," Harris said. "This will only hurt the responsible law-abiding citizens."

Referring to his company's moving plans, he said, "The Safe Act has unintended consequences and this is one of them."