{"id":424,"date":"2013-02-10T02:51:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-10T02:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2013\/02\/10\/grnc-alert-2-9-2013-larue-tactical-takes-a-stand-for-second-amendment-rights\/"},"modified":"2013-02-10T02:51:23","modified_gmt":"2013-02-10T02:51:23","slug":"grnc-alert-2-9-2013-larue-tactical-takes-a-stand-for-second-amendment-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2013\/02\/grnc-alert-2-9-2013-larue-tactical-takes-a-stand-for-second-amendment-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 2-9-2013: LaRue Tactical Takes a Stand for Second Amendment Rights!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
 
Do other manufacturers support the Second Amendment only when it\u2019s profitable to do so?<\/strong><\/span>
 
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The Second Amendment has always had fair-weather friends. LaRue Tactical, manufacturers of firearms and firearm accessories, is one company that will never be accused of being our fair-weather friend. When New York State passed its unconstitutional anti-gun law, LaRue swung into action. In a move reminiscent of Barrett Firearms\u2019 banning of all sales to California law enforcement (http:\/\/www.thegunzone.com\/rkba\/rkba-50.html<\/a>) after California banned .50BMG rifles, LaRue has stated that it will not sell anything to local law enforcement that it can\u2019t sell to you and me.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a news release dated 2-8-13, LaRue states:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Effective today, in an effort to see that no legal mistakes are made by LaRue Tactical and\/or its employees, we will apply all current State and Local Laws (as applied to civilians) to state and local law enforcement \/ government agencies. In other words, LaRue Tactical will limit all sales to what law-abiding citizens residing in their districts can purchase or possess.  <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

(http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaRueAccuracy#!\/LaRueAccuracy\/posts\/529849683721877<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Lest you think that LaRue, more famous for accessories than anything else, is making an empty statement, take a look at the AR style rifles they manufacture (http:\/\/www.laruetactical.com\/rifles<\/a>). New York banned them for sale to citizens, so LaRue won\u2019t sell them to the NYPD either. Will other firearm manufacturers have the guts to stand up like LaRue and Barrett do?<\/span><\/p>\n

The NYPD allows officers to select one of three firearms for duty carry: (http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_City_Police_Department#Firearms<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    SIG P226 <\/strong>(http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SIG_P226<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    Smith & Wesson 5946 <\/strong>(http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_5906<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    Glock 19 <\/strong>(http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glock_19#9.C3.9719mm_Parabellum<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these pistols are equipped with a greater than 7-round magazine, making them illegal for sale to law-abiding New York residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span>
 
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\u2022    Send the following letter to SIG, Smith & Wesson, and Glock and ask them to follow LaRue Tactical\u2019s lead. Tell them to adopt the same rule: If it can\u2019t be sold to citizens, it won\u2019t be sold to State and local government.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    Go to LaRue Tactical\u2019s Facebook page and thank them for standing up for your Second Amendment rights:  http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaRueAccuracy#!\/LaRueAccuracy\/posts\/529849683721877<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cut and paste email list:  publicsafetysales@sigsauer.com, dgrier@smith-wesson.com, LE.info@glock.us<\/span><\/p>\n

Deliver This Message<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Subject: If it\u2019s illegal for us, don\u2019t sell it to police!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Law Enforcement Sales Manager,<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently New York rushed an ill-advised and unconstitutional law infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Other states are poised to write similar laws. I urge you to follow the lead of LaRue Tactical which has adopted this policy: If it can\u2019t be sold to law-abiding citizens, it won\u2019t be sold to state and local police agencies either. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are 800,000 sworn police officers in the entire United States. The FBI reports a total of 2,495,440 NICS checks, and thus firearms sales, in January alone. Police sales are not your major business. It\u2019s time for firearm manufacturers to send a clear message that you will not participate in the slow erosion of our Second Amendment rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

(NICS numbers Source http:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/about-us\/cjis\/nics\/reports\/20130205_1998_2013_monthly_yearly_totals.pdf<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Signed,<\/span><\/p>\n

A Concerned Gun Owner<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find Your Representatives<\/p>\n

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NC STATE House & Senate: http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/contact_reps.htm<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Congressman: http:\/\/www.house.gov\/writerep\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Senators: http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GRNC Sponsors<\/strong><\/span>
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Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:<\/span><\/div>\n

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Corporate Benefactors
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37 Public Shooting Range & Gun Club, <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, www.range37.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Point Blank Range<\/strong><\/strong>, <\/strong>743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262,<\/strong> www.PointBlankRange.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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Hyatt Gun Shop<\/strong>, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>C<\/strong> & E Gun Shows<\/strong>, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http:\/\/www.cegunshows.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/strong>Dixie<\/strong> Gun and Knife Shows<\/strong>, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

NCGunOwners.com<\/strong>, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm community, working to<\/span>
promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Handgunners, Inc.<\/strong>, 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sterling Pistols<\/strong><\/strong>, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625<\/span><\/div>\n

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Corporate Patrons
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The Blue Book Man<\/strong>, www.thebluebookman.com<\/a> and www.thefirearmsguide.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Down South Ammo<\/strong>, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Holsters & Stuff<\/strong>, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 www.holstersandstuff.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DoubleD Media<\/strong>, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Gunner’s Alley, LLC<\/strong>, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com<\/a>, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
 
Corporate Sponsors
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The Aisle Pawn Shop<\/strong><\/strong>, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656<\/span><\/p>\n

Duncan Gun & Pawn<\/strong>, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Shooter’s Express<\/strong><\/strong>, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC<\/strong>, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
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