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by MechAg94
Wed May 03, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Think twice about Springfield and RRA
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Re: Think twice about Springfield and RRA

Dennis Reese is the CEO for Springfield, Tom Reese is co-chairman of the board at Springfield and Chuck Larson is the CEO for RRA. They're the 3 directors on the IFMA. We're supposed to believe that they weren't aware that a tiny organization - of which they're the directors! - made a decision with ramifications of which they were unaware?
I am sure that is accurate, but I also bet it is mostly symbolic. I would be curious to know who is making the day to day decisions at the IFMA.

If nothing else, this might make ALL the US gun manufacturers take a closer look at who is doing their lobbying and what politicians they are giving money to.
by MechAg94
Wed May 03, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Think twice about Springfield and RRA
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Re: Think twice about Springfield and RRA

https://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2017/05/0 ... nsing-act/
Put Away The Pitchforks: Springfield Armory & Rock River Arms Did NOT Sell Out Gun Owners
I think this has excerpts from SA and RRA press releases late yesterday (whether or not you agree with the article title).

I won't say never simply because companies can change. I have bought S&W products since 2000 and they sold out gun owners in a much, much bigger way during the Clinton Presidency. Based on press releases I saw later yesterday, SA and RRA seem to be reacting and trying to fix this. I'll wait and see what happens.

I have no problem with holding gun manufacturers to account, but I think we should give them a chance to fix it rather than dump them immediately.
by MechAg94
Tue May 02, 2017 8:33 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Think twice about Springfield and RRA
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Re: Think twice about Springfield and RRA

Considering the timing with the NRA meeting, I could believe it in part. Not everyone tracks bills through state legislatures. However, I am sure companies like Springfield had people or lobbyists following the issue even if the CEO was not. I have no idea how big a staff RRA has.
by MechAg94
Mon May 01, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Think twice about Springfield and RRA
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Re: Think twice about Springfield and RRA

Jusme wrote:I have never understood why so many manufacturers continue to keep their manufacturing, sales, and distribution in States that continually restrict rights. Magpul moved out of Colorado, and only after they got a huge government contract, did Colorado realize their stupidity.
If these manufacturers really cared about the 2A, they would all move to places like Texas, where they could make anything they wanted, and refuse to make State compliant firearms for States that restrict rights.
We are the voice that can send a message, and refuse to purchase guns from companies who cave to States who want to wrest control, but still allow manufacturers to sell whatever they want to places who respect our rights. Their profits are directly reliant upon us.
JMHO
Because it costs a boatload of money to move and sometimes they have to make decisions based on what is best for their company and stockholders. If they were considering a move, I wouldn't expect if to happen anytime soon. That sort of move takes a lot of planning and time. Besides, it wouldn't affect XD manufacturing as that doesn't happen in the US anyway.

Has Magpul moved out of Colorado completely? I thought they were still in the process of moving and were still making mags there.
by MechAg94
Mon May 01, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Think twice about Springfield and RRA
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Re: Think twice about Springfield and RRA

crazy2medic wrote:If more manufacturers would do what Ronnie Barrett did I believe more gun laws would come off the books!
When California passed a law prohibiting the average citizen from owning a .50 caliber rifle, Mr. Barrett advised the State he would no longer sell his rifles or their parts to any LE agency in California! When States pass stupid laws they should face the same penalty, alot of States would be very cautious in laws they pass if Gun and ammunition maker refuse to sell to any LE agency in that state!
No offense to Barrett, but he wasn't building firearms in California and he had plenty of business elsewhere. I don't think it is all that great a comparison.

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