Rock River and Springfield Armory sold out our neighbors in Illinois.

[rlfrye]

Kinda seems like business as usual in the political world. Politician agrees to help feed corporate greed to get what they want. No concerns from either side for we the people. I had no plans to buy a new gun, but guess I will buy more mags for the 1911 from someone besides Springfield. Crappy way to treat their customers.

 

[Indynic]

New statement just released:

Springfield Armory Statement Regarding Gun Dealer Licensing Act (SB1657)

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I wonder how many meetings it took today to come up with that presser.

What a bunch of BS. They knew exactly what it was about.

 

[rlfrye]

So both Springfield and Rock River are unaware of what was going on. I wonder what else they are unaware of for the sake of their bottom line.

 

[Vigilant]

I wish I could convince a couple of companies to give me $50K and have no idea what I was going to do with it?

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I wish I could convince a couple of companies to give me $50K and have no idea what I was going to do with it?

 

[jbombelli]

I wish I could convince a couple of companies to give me $50K and have no idea what I was going to do with it?

This.

 

[2A_Tom]

I understand that Jay Keller is going to be killed in a car accident soon.

 

[churchmouse]

I wish I could convince a couple of companies to give me $50K and have no idea what I was going to do with it?

That they have $50K to throw down a dark rabbit hole is somewhat discomforting.

 

[Chance]

So they gave $50k to support the IFMA, how big was the check today to oppose the passage of the bill? SA and RRA will be brought up as supporters of "reasonable gun laws" by every anti-gun hack out there. Hope they enjoy seeing their logo on all of the anti-gun ads.

 

[Slapstick]

After reading both press releases all I can say is I still have that bridge for sale. Remember it's in great shape, only driven on by little old ladies going to church one way on Sundays. Special discount for anyone who actually believes the RRA and Springfield press releases. Any takers?

 

[jbombelli]

Nope. They aren't going to convince ME with their BS.

 

[churchmouse]

After reading both press releases all I can say is I still have that bridge for sale. Remember it's in great shape, only driven on by little old ladies going to church one way on Sundays. Special discount for anyone who actually believes the RRA and Springfield press releases. Any takers?

Damage control.
Do any of you think they were blind enough not to see this coming.
The FB pages are still blowing up.

 

[ljk]

I'd bet $5 both press releases were written by the same lawyer.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I have emailed both SA and RRA, won't do much but at least I feel better. And that's really sucks too I was looking for my new champion operator rail in 4". Darn you SA!!

 

[Wild Deuce]

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[AmmoManAaron]

https://forms.irs.gov/app/pod/basicSearch/search?execution=e5s3&pacid=50494

https://forms.irs.gov/app/pod/basic...628447-990POL-02&formtype=p990&execution=e5s3

Guess who the big wheels in the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association are?

Dennis Reese - Director
Tom Reese - Director
Jay Keller - Executive Director
Chuck Larson - Director

If the links stop working the IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) is: #46-4628447, Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association, Form 990 has listed key employees.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

SA and RRA need to learn that it's 2017. You can't hide and you can't lie your way out of this one ...

SA and RRA Made Campaign Contributions to Anti-Gun Rights Politicians.

$10,000 to John Cullerton! Seriously?

Good grief!!!

The people at these companies have been undermining our rights for YEARS!

What we've seen lately is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg

 

[2A_Tom]

https://forms.irs.gov/app/pod/basicSearch/search?execution=e5s3&pacid=50494

https://forms.irs.gov/app/pod/basic...628447-990POL-02&formtype=p990&execution=e5s3

Guess who the big wheels in the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association are?

Dennis Reese - Director - CEO SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Tom Reese - Director - ‎CO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD at SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Jay Keller - Executive Director
Chuck Larson - Director - CO FOUNDER OF ROCK RIVER ARMS

If the links stop working the IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) is: #46-4628447, Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association, Form 990 has listed key employees.

Fixed it for those who do not have a computer.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

In response to Springfield Armory and Rock River Armory's selling out of our Second Amendment rights in exchange for Illinois state anti-gun regulatory exemptions and their support of anti-gun legislators, Gunway will immediate liquidate our Springfield and Rock River inventory, at cost, across our two locations and donate all proceeds to the NRA-ILA to fight for our Second Amendment rights. "We sell thousands of firearms per year between our two gun shops and ranges and the number of firearms we sell will increase dramatically with our planned growth this year," states Dan Hall, CEO of Gunway, "We categorically denounce Springfield and Rock River's actions. We will no longer stock their products in our stores."

Gunway (South Dakota dealer) figured out a good way to handle this. Hopefully we will see other FFLs follow their lead.

ETA: Found another good shop! LIBERTY GUNS: A Sell-out Sell-off. Springfield Armory, Rock River Products at Cost until gone

ETA: Found a THIRD shop doing this! National Armory in Florida.