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Biggest point to consider, the 50 cal bill currently up for debate explicitly excludes hunting shotguns and muzzle loaders.... so I am afraid it is just the gun owners that are against this.... we cannot count on those hunters who just don't care.
Yea this is what worries me, the bill might be ignored by most gun owners because it doesn't apply to them.
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Wouldn't work, there would always be some company who would play ball.
Yea i know... wishful thinking.
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Great letter Pizza Bob.
If they start banning 50 it's only a matter of time before its another type of ammo on the chopping block.
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From what I understand any dealer who sells Barrett also has to sign a letter stating they won't sell Barrett products to any one Barrett won't directly sell too
Thats awesome.
If only all manufacturers followed suit and would refuse sale to state or government entities that banned their firearms.
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This is an old letter but, with bills being introduced in NJ it seems relevant.
I got to say I have a lot of respect for Ronnie and i hope a similar letter makes its way to our legislature and all the way up to the federal level.
March 14, 2008
Chief Boisse Correa
Honolulu Police Department
801 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Dear Chief Correa:
I am Ronnie Barrett, President of Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. In 1982, I invented a rifle and started producing it in my gravel-floor garage. Through hard work and financial risk, my company has grown into a brand that is known around the world for its products and services.
What began for me as a personal sport shooting rifle has evolved into one that is used by many sportsmen throughout the country, the United States military, law enforcement agencies and by nearly 50 American allied countries around the world.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, like all U.S. small arms defense contractors, has a combination of civilian, police and government defense sales in order to sustain its business life. This is the only way we can stand ready when products are needed in both peacetime and during war.
Simply put, the small arms defense industry in America would not survive if not for commercial sales, which are a significant part of our business. Unless the government is ready to bring back its manufacturing arsenals that were finally closed in 1968, it needs to guard and protect the privately-owned businesses that provide these essential products.
The act of a governmental entity banning commercial sales of legal firearms, such as my .50 caliber rifle, not only violates the basic principles of the United States Constitution, but also puts national security at risk by ending the delicate balance between the government and the private sector. Furthermore, it sets a precedent that endangers the future of other vital defense contractors.
How important is this particular rifle? In 2004, the United States Army named the Barrett M107 Rifle as one of the Top 10 Greatest Inventions for helping our brave service men and women do their jobs. The free enterprise system allowed me, a civilian sportsman and manufacturer, to perfect that rifle and get it into the hands of those who use it to defend freedom.
I am, of course, aware that you are receiving exaggerated and untrue information that is originating from the Violence Policy Center. For many years The VPC has claimed an urgent need to ban powerful rifles by predicting some attack will soon happen that would result in preposterous destruction. Well, as much as they promote the attack idea, they don’t happen, as this is not the type of weapon our enemies are using against us.
VPC’s call for urgent action is in hopes that no time will be spent in factual research that easily reveals the irrationality of these exaggerated claims. All of these tactics have failed to work in Washington, D.C. Now, the VPC’s plan is to continue this deception at the state level.
I was in law enforcement myself for several years. There is something that bothers me, and I believe it should bother you as a police official. Sir, your general testimony and statements must be based on factual evidence. All police work in this great nation must be firmly grounded in facts, collected evidence, and the solid truth.
Throughout history, when police work was contaminated with innuendos, fabrications and fear tactics, the society was doomed. Now, I must ask you how many murders can you report that were committed in your jurisdiction with a .50-caliber rifle? How many robberies? How many .50-caliber rifles have you found at crime scenes? The answers should be the true facts; anything else is the destroyer of our society, our great republic.
It is the law. Barrett Firearms Manufacturing cannot sell our products to those who break the law even though the officials responsible may not yet be indicted. Barrett will not support a state or local government that is obviously in violation of the United States Constitution thereby jeopardizing the safety and security of its citizens.
Be aware there are more companies that will respect this position. If Hawaii or any state bans the sale of the .50-caliber rifle, we will immediately stop the sale and service of all Barrett products to that state’s government agencies. We will also welcome all small arms manufacturers to take the same action.
Sincerely,
Ronnie G. Barrett
President
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thanks I'll give them a call
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I'am starting to branch out to muzzle loaders and have always wanted a Brown Bess.
Has anyone had any dealings with this company? Are they fair priced?
http://www.militaryheritage.com/muskets.htm
Thanks!
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i would get one if the price is right.
the only bullpup i have is a fs2000 and i love it.
granted i takes some getting used to but overall they are great.
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ok thanks ken
i hope they are done, they called me!
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quick question for anyone who uses NJSP Hamilton...
I got a call today that my permits are in, do you think I can pick them up tomorrow(saturday) or have to wait until monday?
I tried to call them back to ask but nobody was in the office.
thanks
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Great guy to work with. Would recommed him to anyone.
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Its SPF/Trade to Intercooler.
It's fairly accurate with little to no felt recoil.
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Last price drop $750
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I'll take it
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More pics & PM's Repiled
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I've maybe put 200 rds max.
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Yea it looks that way. I'm going to need a bigger safe haha
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price drop: $850.00
Any takers?
If you have a nice aimpoint m3 or similar it would drop even more!
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Updated with what im looking for in trade
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i would trade hk45 for it not an m1a but its a very nice gun
Pm replied
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I don't see a price there anymore Oof...
Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD
Really? It was below the picture, not sure why it wouldn't show up. Well it's $1000.
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Final Bump
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Sorry For the confusion with the SPF, but here is the order in which I received PM's:
-jamiem753 (current winner)
Then sierraone and then kingsoverqueens if anything should fall through
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pm's replied
What Guns Are You Currently Lusting For?
in Firearm Hobby / Sport Discussion
Posted
- Col SAA 45LC
- S&W Model 29
- Colt 1911 1991 Series 80
found those 3, so just these
- Springfiled M1A
- PSL
- SVT 40