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Gaining Momentum: Now 44 Gun Companies Have Stopped Selling to Law Enforcement In Anti-2nd Amendment States

Feb. 23, 2013 8:50am Mike Opelka

The list of companies that have stopped selling firearms and ammunition to law enforcement agencies in states that are restricting the Second Amendment has more than doubled since Wednesday and is more than five times larger than just one week ago. There are 44 companies on our list, with more being added as we receive notification. Here are the additions since Wednesday:

Here’s a sample of statements from some of the recent additions to the list as well as the positions of the companies that have reached out to TheBlaze directly to declare their policy shift:

List Gun Companies Not Selling To Law Enforcement Is Growing Faster

Steve Adelmann of Citizen Arms shared the following from his company’s statement, made the day after New York changed its laws:

”Due to legal, ethical and moral concerns, Citizen Arms offers only those custom firearms that are legal for all lawful citizens of a given state to possess, regardless of law enforcement status. LE personnel living in states where citizens must have restrictive features will only receive like product support from Citizen Arms. We’re very appreciative of the sacrifices made by the law enforcement community but we’re even more appreciative of the right guaranteed to all law-abiding US citizens by the Second Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated militia, necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed”.

List Gun Companies Not Selling To Law Enforcement Is Growing Faster

On February 20th, as our story was hitting the web, Ronnie Barrett, the Chairman and CEO of Barrett Firearms posted his company’s position statement on their Facebook page:

Barrett’s Position Regarding the Assault on Liberty

Barrett opposes those who are illegally disarming the American public from their efficient arms and creating superior armed elitist government agencies.

Elected state officials of New York, having been sworn to protect our Constitution, have instead committed an offense against it and their citizens by stripping inalienable rights duly protected and guaranteed under th…e Second Amendment. By their deliberate and sinister actions, these officials now cause their state and local policing agencies to enforce these unconstitutional and illegal so called “laws”.

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.

In the course of world history there have been officials that strip inalienable rights from the people that were given to all by our Creator. Most of these officials inevitably come to trial, some do not.

Intentionally violating constitutional rights by officials that have sworn to uphold them should have severe prison sentences.

With the clear vision of horrible events in history repeating itself, all manufacturers of firearms or related equipment remaining in partnership with such violators should have a respectable fear of being found with the guilty on their day of trial.

During this era of assault on liberty, Barrett will remain steadfast in our efforts to serve law-abiding citizens of all fifty states, and stands together with you in the struggles we will fight and win.

Image: Norton Fireams

Jeffrey Norton of Norton Firearms not only sends a message about the Second Amendment, but also reminds folks that our rights come to us from “our US Constitution and our Creator.”

Norton Firearms, Inc. is a strong defender of the US Constitution, not only the 2nd amendment. We believe that a government that restricts it Citizens from executing their Constitutional Rights is no longer a government for the people or by the people. It is our policy not to sell our products or services to any organization that tries to diminish the rights given to us by our US Constitution and our Creator. If you are a government agency with a policy of restricting our Constitutional Rights we ask that you take our tax dollars and spend it somewhere else. I am sure there is some profiteering communist foreign company that will be glad to take our dollars for their gain. We will only sell to law abiding, Citizens and those agencies that truly support and will defend The US Constitution.

Image: Evolution Weaponry

Doug Prince of Evolution Weaponry told TheBlaze, “Evolution Weaponry is proud to say you can add us to that list.”

I am a US Army veteran. I received a medical discharge due to combat related injuries after 6 years of service. I am a strong believer in American veterans, the US Constitution and individual liberty. My service to this country is among my greatest accomplishments in my life to this point and I carry what I have learned from that into every endeavor I undertake.

Image: Kiss Tactical

Arizona’s Kiss Tactical’s Facebook page also carries a story about denying a California police officer’s request to purchase an AR-15.

On Saturday I refused to sell a AR-15 rifle to a police officer from California. He came into my shop and wanted to buy his duty gun in AZ because the same gun in his home state would cost him more. I told him that I would not sell him the gun even though he had his department letter saying he was able to buy it. I told him that if the gun was not legal for law abiding men and women in CA, I would not sell it to him. after he told me that “civilians don’t need them type of guns” I asked to leave my shop. as he stomped out mad.

Image: Doublestar Corp.

Doublestar Corporation (which includes J&T Distributing, DoubleStar Corp., Ace Limited, and the DoubleStar Training Academy) will also be unavailable to law enforcement and government agencies in states suppressing citizen’s rights.

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.

There are also a host of smaller outlets taking a stand.

Image: Facebook

Witness the recent news from Old Grouch’s Military Surplus in North Carolina:

In support of our customers in the state of New York, effective today we are cancelling all orders to any state or municipal government agency customers in the New York and will accept no more. While we can’t stop the trampling of rights that is occurring there, we certainly can make sure we don’t assist in it in any way going forward.

We hope to keep this list as accurate as possible and will update it with news and additions as we receive them and can confirm their accuracy. Please forward any information directly to mopelka@theblaze.com.

You can also follow the efforts to encourage other companies to join this group here.

In CONTROL, Glenn Beck presents a passionate, fact-based case for guns that reveals why gun control isn’t really about controlling guns at all; it’s about controlling us. Find out more HERE.

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Comments (313)

The_Fifth_Column
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:52am
Everyone needs to write to the large and small arms and ammo companies. Let them know that their products are available elsewhere. Colt, Remington, DPMS, Glock, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Sig Sauer, Bushmaster, etc, etc. Send them a letter or call them. Don’t sign on to all of these form letters. Tell all of your friends to do the same. Get the word out to these companies. We are their major supporters, not State Governments.

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SamIamTwo
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:49am
You updated the title but not the first para. lol

If this place was set up right, I would have sent you a PM. lol Give us more freedom…like an edit button. hahaha

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- SamIamTwo
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:55am
  ah you fixored it!
  
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crusaderx9
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:44am
Barrett Firearms makes me proud!

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Brianroy
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:43am
There are 12 Supreme Court Decisions that tell us Congress, the Presidency, and the Courts are obligated to follow the Constitution and its language in both laws they pass and in treaties they approve and ratify. They are prohibited from passing ordinary legislation or signing executive orders to take away ANY our Constitutional Rights:
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803) 173-180
Doe v. Braden, 57 U.S. (16 Howard) 635 (1863) @ 657
The Cherokee Tobacco, 78 U.S. (11 Wallace) 616 (1871) @ 620
Geofroy v. Riggs, 133 U.S. 258 (1890) @ 267
United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 U.S. 649 (1898) @ 701
State of Missouri v. Holland, 252 U.S. 416 (1920) @ 432-433
Asakura v. City of Seattle, 265 U.S. 332 (1924) @ 341
United States v. Minnesota, 270 U.S. 181 (1926) @ 208
Reid v. Covert, 354 U.S. 1 (1957) @ 16-18

Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966) @ 491 “Where rights secured by the Constitution are involved, there can be no rulemaking or legislation which would abrogate them.”

Almeida-Sanchez v. United States, 413 U.S. 266 (1973) @ 272 “It is clear, of course, that no Act of Congress can authorize a violation of the Constitution.”

United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 (1975) @877

All who argue for any of our Bill of Rights being taken by judges, non-Amendment to the Constitution legislation, treaties, executive orders, etc., need to use the quotes available from all these case citations! That includes the above companies in the Blaze art

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- SamIamTwo
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:52am
  Thanks!
  
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rqfreedom
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:42am
I applaud these manufacturers, they are true patriots. I question I have, then, is since they are so supportive of everyone’s Second Amendments rights, will their prices for citizens to purchase their guns stay at a level that people can afford them who are not necessarily wealthy?

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Zombiefilmfan
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:42am
I know this is preaching to the choir, but we all need to support these fine companies. These are the leaders of their respected fields. Once the followers see that they can thrive, while standing up against the government, the followers will join as well.

Keep up the great work, and do not give in the government pressure. Thank you all.

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Guitar Master
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:27am
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No, unfortunately the big sellers like S&W, Sig Sauer, Remington, etc. will not join the rest. Too much money at stake – you wouldn’t expect them to join the controversy now would you?

Barret Arms joined – good for them !

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MCLOVINIT
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:26am
Law-Abiding Citizens vs. Planet of the Apes

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woodyee
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:25am
I missed the Blaze Cast yesterday (I’ll bet it was a good one!) in order to stand in line for a chance at ammo/reloading supplies. Some of you are aware that one of my daily goals is to do at least one good thing for someone – anyone. Talk about karma…
I’d done a favor for a guy in line, who then heard me ask for primers and being rebuffed. So he told me he knew someone… After a long drive, I had several boxes and asked for powder. No powder. but the seller and I hit it off so well, he turned me on to somebody who did, that lives on our way home. Soon, we had powder, too! Mrs. Woodyee was laughing throughout the whole trip, saying “This is incredible!”

LOL!

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paperpushermj
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:19am
It’s the AMERICAN WAY

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bmpaz
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:14am
It almost sounds absurd to commend these companies’ as bold for merely standing for a right we already have but that is the state of our nation today. The very people who are elected and take an oath to not offend our rights do just that at a moments notice.

So thank you, thank you, thank you to all in this list of fine companies who will not let the scoundrels in government get away with it. I wish I could place huge orders with all of you. You deserve it. Thank you from the bottom of my patriotic, red, white and blue bleeding heart.

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skyguy51
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:09am
Some are noticeable by their absence, Glock, Smith & Wesson, Brownells.

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wilbstal
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:05am
The Gun companies that dont sign on will suffer, I can not buy from a Socialist Communist Liberal Gun companie that backs Obama and other states that are anti Gun Communists

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- skyguy51
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:11am
  The holdouts will realize when it’s too late that their only customer is the Federal Government and it will dictate prices to them.
  
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wolverine
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:01am
How about we publish a list of those who don’t advocate support for the second amendment, I have already put Dicks sporting Goods on the don’t buy list

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nosharia
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:54am
I am so proud of all of these companies! Good on ya guys!

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SamIamTwo
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:53am
You think the left cares? They are, more than likely, rejoicing…just like sequestration…not a big thang…just part of El Presidente’s program…got a clue yet? You are behaving just as expected.

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- wilbstal
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:08am
  no the shooting has not started yet that means Liberals will get erased as they take rights away. do you get it now?????? I do
  
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- SamIamTwo
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:21am
  I’d not be shooting anyone if I were you, which I am not. LOL
  
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branch manager
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:51am
Kick a**!!! Support these companies!

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no1hd
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:46am
Learning real quick who and what companies to support – thanks.

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COME AND TAKE IT 2121
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:45am
We all need to thank these companies by doing business with them. I will go out of my way and spend more $$$ if necesssary to buy there products. I came back to this page to verify midway USA was on the list. Going to go thank them with my patronage ($) now.

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RaydocX
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:40am
Ruger, smith & Wesson, colt, glock, Springfield, Taurus… We are watching to see who you side with.

Ammo companies? Remember, guys, the federal funds will dry up, after they stockpile rounds they will never use. John Q Public is always looking for your product, especially now.

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ktmrider1
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:36am
by the end of the next four years you wont be able to buy ammunition for your gun. they can’t take our guns away so the leftwingers are going to make them non- operational. mark my words

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- ktmrider1
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:38am
  p,s, you reloaders think youll have it beat, no gun powder no reloadee
  
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- wilbstal
  Posted on February 23, 2013 at 11:17am
  no powder we will use the ultimate weapon the family car. We can use them to kill and run over any Liberal we see. The car has killed more than any Gun so we will use them for weapons and run over any and all enemys. Obama cant ban all cars , hahahaha you bastards are all dead. you have to use the highways to work, eat, and live thats when we will get you, hahahah. Life is great we will always have weapons to protect out Constitution, Take our powder we still kill you bastards by the hundreds if we can find a group of Commie rats in the open at 80 mph you are a Dead Bastard. Now Liberals what part dont you understand here?????? Still wnat to mess with us???? hahahahaah
  
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Plutos_Pal
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:30am
While I am happy to see this response to the trampling of our 2nd Amendment rights, until we see Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger on the list, it isn’t going to have a great deal of impact. Contact these companies and urge them to join.

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thegreatcarnac
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:30am
God bless these companies standing for the 2nd amedment. We must all try and buy from these companies as much as possibler.

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SocialistSlayer
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:04am
They should quit supplying the Federal Government Guns and Ammo also !

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B-Neil
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:04am
Thats the free market using it’s power. Now we the people need to use our power at the gas pump to bring the price down to an acceptable price. We the people need to use our power at the voting booth to get rid of all those Gang member in the Congress and Senate. We the People need to clean out all the usless individuals in our local Governments. So on and So on. Get my drift.

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