Delighted to see this take place
I humbly admit this was one of my ideas. I also posted it on The High Road as a proposal to help us in NY from other states as well as proposed it to members of my gun club, where it was well recieved. I have also written and e-mailed many manufacturer's as have members of my club. I must thank Mark LaRue, LaRue Tactical was one of the first companies I e-mailed.
For those who are skeptical of how and why this works, let me illustrate. I can only say I have more than passing familiarity with LE weapons and training in NY. At this time, I cannot say how. Two of the most popular LE firearms are AR-15's of most types and Glock handguns. Both are severely regulated under the Steal All Firearms Egregiously (SAFE) act. This becomes and advantage, as most LEO's are trained and only authorized to use the Glock for a handgun and AR for patrol carbine.
Now, if we in NY can get Glock and potentially Colt LE (S&W may not need additional convincing, they know what a poltroon Criminal Cuomo is) on board with the conviction of LaRue Tactical and Olymipic. essentially NY LEO's will be deprived of the firearms they were trained with. Now, they will find out what we already know, that firearms are fairly durable; however, a shiny new black gun will not be in the works every 5 years. Too, too bad.
The option is to stand with us in support, not disdain, for our 2A rights. Use the bully pulpit of your Union to repeal the Steal All Firearms Egregiously act. Or you may be left with a very few choices (not bad ones either) like a 1911 full size (holds 7 rounds in 45 ACP) or subcompact 9mm for concealment (7 rounds again) or 357 wheelguns (still has a top 1 shot stop rating). And, hey, look, the officers in CA hunting Dorner are using Ruger Mini-14's. The 5 round magazine allows for a more comfortable traditional offhand and prone hold than the riduculously long 20 rounder.
Like I say, what is good for us, is good for you. Get used to it.
