So you want to fight California gun laws?

[50 Shooter]

I'm going to post this here and anywhere else that I can think of, feel free to post it every where you want.

Seeing how this issue started in this thread http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=217614 and the idea came up as a combination of ideas, here it goes.

If you truely want to help us out in California because you hate the gun laws that the politicians keep freely passing here, here's the idea. "We" as gun owners need to take a stand against California. This is going to involve contacting ALL gun Mfg's and even aftermarket Mfg's to tell them to stop selling to all agencies (law enforcement) if AB352 passes. If they DO NOT stop there will be a Nationwide ban against them. Here's just a piece of info for people out there, I spoke to someone that know's Ronnie Barrett. He asked other Mfg's to follow his lead but they refused. Reason given was the "stockholders" had to be kept happy.

So, if they want to keep the "stockholders" happy they will need to listen to the American public. This is where "we" the people ALL need to come together and let them know we're tired of Kali gun laws. Let them know they will feel it in their pocket book and from the "stockholders" if they continue to sell firearms to California.

Please feel free to start adding contact info for all gun Mfg's so that people can start writing, calling and emailing.

 

[knoxx45]

BRILLIANT!!!

Your post gave me a bright idea. How many of us are stock holders of gun companies. I own a couple of hundred shares of S&W and Olin. Who will be getting a call from me sating that I AM a stock holder, and I fully support the ban to law enforcement.

 

[50 Shooter]

Smith & Wesson

By Email: [email protected]



By Telephone:
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1-413-747-3286 (International)
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[ArmedBear]

An important part: credibility.

Does anyone know if there are currently manufacturers who don't sell to CA agencies? It needn't be for any particular reason; it's just important that they don't.

A mere threat may not be credible, since the attitude might be, "What choice do they have?"

However, a web site listing any manufacturers who already meet our criteria, or nearly do could go a long way. E.g., if a manufacturer sells to a pro-gun county agency, but no where else, they too could be noted as a preferred source.

Then, the threat will be more like: We don't have to buy from you. We can and will buy from these manufacturers instead.

Thoughts about this?

 

[Thefabulousfink]

We also need to find one or several of the gun advocacy groups to help champion this cause (or form our own). Some one that can collect donations, run adds, and contact lobbyists. A dedicated website would be nice as well. The bigger, more professional, and more vocal that we appear, then the greater chance the gun companies will listen and the stockholders will get nervous.

Armedbear is right as well, we should be very public about the companies that support our cause. Encourage people to buy from them and show the benifits of supporting us.

 

[NukemJim]

Does anyone know if there are currently manufacturers who don't sell to CA agencies?

Ronnie Barrett of Barrett Firearms Mfg Inc.

NukemJim

 

[Lupinus]

more need to follow his lead.

California wants its citizens disarmed or at least as close to disarmed as they can weasel, I say it's time their law enforcment get a taste of the same thing.

 

[rangermonroe]

Maybe we chould contact Mr. Barrett and get his thoughts and advice on this.

I am on board in any case.

 

[Zundfolge]

Excellent Idea!

Here's what I've pulled from a few company web sites


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GLOCK Inc. USA, Canada
6000 Highlands Parkway
Smyrna, GA 30082
USA
Tel.: +1 770 - 432 1202
Fax.: +1 770 - 433 8719

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TAURUS CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

Phone: (305) 624-1115
Fax: (305) 624-1126

Mailing Address:
16175 NW 49 Ave.
Miami, FL 33014

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Kimber America

General consumer information & questions; catalog requests:

[email protected]

Phone Numbers:
General consumer information & questions; catalog requests:
(800) 880-2418

Custom Shop inquires
(914) 964-0771 Ext: 228

Military & Federal Sales Inquires
(914) 964-0771 Ext: 243
fax (914) 964-9340

Physical addresses:

Corporate Manufacturing

Kimber Mfg., Inc.
1 Lawton Street
Yonkers, NY 10705

Marketing & Sales
Kimber
2590 Hwy. 35, Suite B
Kalispell, MT 59901

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Beretta U.S.A. Corp
17601 Beretta Drive
Accokeek, MD 20607,
USA
To contact Customer Support, call (800) 636-3420
http://www.berettausa.com/contact_us.htm

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Kahr Arms
http://www.kahr.com/email.html

Phone & Address

Wholesale Division
Contact: Frank Harris
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 220
Blauvelt, NY 10913

TEL: 845-652-8535
FAX: 845-735-4610

Consumer Sales
Mailing Address:
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Worcester, MA 01603
Attn: Sales Dept.

TEL: 508-635-1449, 508-635-1450
FAX: 508-795-7046

Dealer Sales
Contact: David Konn
Mailing Address:
13833 Wellington Trace Road
Unit E4, #182
Wellington, FL 33414

TEL: 845-652-8537
FAX: 561-656-1549

Consumer Service
Mailing Address:
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Worcester, MA 01603
Attn: Service Dept.

TEL: 508-635-1400, 508-635-1440
FAX: 508-795-7046

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SIGARMS, Inc.
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
Ph: 603-772-2302
Fax: 603-772-9082
http://www.sigarms.com/

SIGARMS Academy
233 Exeter Road
Epping, NH 03042
Ph: 603-679-2003
Fax: 603-679-1639
http://www.sigarmsacademy.com/

Customer Service Department 603-772-2302

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There's more out there so keep posting contact info.


Someone who's good at such things should type up an outline of what should be in these letters, emails and/or phone calls.

 

[Liberal Gun Nut]

This boycott has a chance of working. If this thing passes, few of these manufacturers will continue selling guns in CA anyway. It won't be worth it. AB 352 applies to LEOs equally. California will return to the days of the revolver.

IMPORTANT: The message should not be, "stop selling to LEOs". It should be, "don't introduce any models that comply with the California law". Which, by default, means no more sales to LEOs also.

A simple message: "Glock, don't introduce a California model."

 

[Thefabulousfink]

I think the chief idea is to get the gun companies to tell CA that they wont sell to them BEFORE the bill is passed. That way it will lose LE support and be seen as too costly to the politicians. You know that CA LE agencies aren't going to be forced to comply with this because no gun company can afford to make a this new "Laser-Gun" just to sell in CA.

The anti's know this and are trying to use this as a "back door" ban. The ATF and CA DOJ will rule that the LE are exempt from the laws of the state and they can use normal weapons. We need gun companies to make it clear that IF this legislation passes normal weapons won't be available to the police if they aren't available to the public.

 

[Euclidean]

Actually, what you need to do is swing is so that our brothers in no arms in Kali can buy something to protect themselves with, but the state agencies can buy nothing.

 

[50 Shooter]

So who wants to start up a website? Isn't there still places out there that offer free websites? It doesn't have to be fancy, just to the point.

 

[VARifleman]

Les Baer Custom
29601 34th Ave | Hillsdale, IL 61257
Phone (309) 658-2716 | FAX (309) 658-2610
[email protected]

 

[NorthernExtreme]

Mr Barrett just made up my mind for me. He'll be getting my money by the end of the month. Don't forget, Gun and accessory manufactorers are not in business to not sell their product. We need to let them know there will be a reward from the rest of us for helping the people of Kfornia. I would also like to know which companies are willing to sell to the Kfornia Police weapons that don't comply with the restrictions on its Citizens.

There should also be a price for not helping out!

 

[kludge]

We have to remember that Kali is a HUGE market. >12% of the US polulation lives there. >36 Million people. If 1% of the population buys one gun new a year that's 360,000 guns per year, and at $500/gun, that's $180 Million per year. Over 10 years it's a nearly $2 Billion pie. Would you tool up to have part of a $2 Billion pie?

If we can only get 2 million people to join the NRA out of 80 Million gun owners, how can we 'boycott' the manufacturers?

I don't want to be a doomsayer. In reality it makes me want to . The manufacturers fall all over each other to get LEO contracts. Reality is that they would rather gain market share than do the right thing. And yes they would trade next year's profits for the profits of the next decade.

If the 'stockholders' is why companies make decisions, then we need to target the stockholders.

Then every gun owner in California needs to march on Sacramento, demanding they repeal oppressive, anti-freedom gun laws. The government does not trust you with your freedoms.

It's a funny thing about trust, if you keep giving it after it's broken, it becomes increasingly abused.

 

[kludge]

One more thing...

Ray Barrett aside, what he's doing is fantastic, but I just don't have a need for one of his firearms (If they were $500, I might be able to find a need, though ).

Here's something I would do...

To the first handgun manufacturer that thumbs their nose to the State of California and refuses to sell their weapons to the State of California or its representatives, I pledge to buy one of their pistols or revolvers, up to $600. (sorry I'm not rich and have five kids to feed).

Maybe we could start a "pledge" drive. Only 359.999 to go!

 

[billwiese]

The above posts bring up several issues...

- Firstly, it appears many co's guns are sold to CA LE agencies thru distributors. The recent CHP S&W vs Sig bid scandal seems to indicate they go thru a dealer/ distributor and not Smith directly. (Some other companies might or might not, not sure how prevalent the practice is). There may be some legal issues about a mfgr telling a distributor who its (otherwise lawful) customers may be. Imagine if Ford directed its (independent) dealer base that F150s would only be sold to those with hunting licenses, and if dealers didn't comply they'd get no new supply. There may be something that could be done with warranty support, dunno...

- Many cos have 'safe gun' compliant guns already set up for CA - loaded chamber indicator, mag disco safety, etc. Other states (MA, MD?, etc) have similar or partially overlapping requirments, and major gun cos' engineering depts can see the future a bit and have been working on this stuff.

Many gun cos would (completely separate from LEO biz) give up their OR, ID, NV, AZ, NM, etc. biz to keep CA commercial biz - it's too big a market to ignore.

There's still a (very reasonable) chance AB352 will be vetoed by gov.

Bill W.
San Jose CA

 

[Mr.V.]

50-Shooter--

This is a fantastic idea and I'd like to help. I wonder though how we will get through to the foreign manufacturers.

 

[50 Shooter]

Most of them have offices here in the States.

To contact Heckler & Koch
in the United States, call:


Phone: 205.655.8299
Fax: 205.655.7078

Email:
Customer Service Law Enforcement -
[email protected]

Customer Service Hours: 9am-4pm EST
HECKLER & KOCH
7661 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
USA

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Marketing Manager
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F: 703-288-1730


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Manager
Law Enforcement Field Activities
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T: 703-980-0921
e: [email protected]




Bucky Mills
Director
Sales, Marketing & Training
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T: 703-288-1292 x116
F: 703-288-1730


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Sales Coordinator
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F: 703-288-1730



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Office Manager
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T: 703-288-1292 x100
F: 703-288-1730


Ken Flood
Regional Sales Manager
PO Box 105
503 East Nifong Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203
T: 573-449-0590
F: 573-449-0585
e: [email protected]


Rossi USA

Phone305) 474-0401
Fax: (305) 623-7506

Mailing Address:

16175 NW 49 Ave.

Miami, FL 33014

 

[50 Shooter]

Wanted to add this, besides Barrett there are two other manufacturers that have said they won't sell to California.

http://www.cobb50.com/
www.serbu.com

 

[Geno]

Good for them

Even though I live in Michigan, I am just as concerned for the Californian gun laws as I am for Michigan. What the politicians successfully take away there, other states' "leaders" can learn, and try like-wise elsewhere. We're all in it together. Think nationallly and vote locally.

Doc2005

 

[molonlabe]

I say the first mfg that rolls over on the bullet imprinting insanity gets boycotted from me.

 

[Green Lantern]

I think it's a great idea! One would think that gunmakers would be having indigestion already at the cost of making guns that comply to this moronic law...

So, THE BOSS (that would be US, btw, their customers!) suggesting that they tell the Kommies to "shove it" should hopefully be seen as encouragement!

 

[leadcounsel]

To add to this, a nationwide gun owners collaboration to STOP supporting the California economy by stop spending money in California or for California goods.

NO more California wine, produce, trips to San Fran, LA, San Diego, you name it.

Gun owners are 100,000,000 strong or larger, so let's UNITE and make it clear that if they don't welcome our guns, they are also turning away our money.