Olympic Arms Tells New York State & Fraternal Order of Police

[ChileRelleno 7,071]

Olympic Arms is a staunch believer in and defender of the Constitution of the United States, and with special attention paid to the Bill of Rights that succinctly enumerates the security of our Divinely given Rights. One of those Rights is that to Keep and Bear Arms.

 

Legislation recently passed in the State of New York outlaws the AR15 and many other firearms, and will make it illegal for the good and free citizens of New York to own a large selection of legal and safe firearms and magazines. We feel as though the passage of this legislation exceeds the authority granted to the government of New York by its citizens, and violates the Constitution of the United States, ignoring such SCOTUS rulings as District of Columbia v. Heller - 554, U.S. 570 of 2008, McDonald v. Chicago - 561 U.S. 3025 of 2010, and specifically the case of United States v. Miller – 307 U.S. 174 of 1939.

 

Due the passing of this legislation, Olympic Arms would like to announce that the State of New York, any Law Enforcement Departments, Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders within the State of New York, or any New York State government entity or employee of such an entity - will no longer be served as customers.

 

In short, Olympic Arms will no longer be doing business with the State of New York or any governmental entity or employee of such governmental entity within the State of New York - henceforth and until such legislation is repealed, and an apology made to the good people of the State of New York and the American people.

 

If the leaders of the State of New York are willing to limit the right of the free and law abiding citizens of New York to arm themselves as they see fit under the Rights enumerate to all citizens of the United State through the Second Amendment, we feel as though the legislators and government entities within the State of New York should have to abide by the same restrictions.

 

This action has caused a division of the people into classes: Those the government deems valuable enough to protect with modern firearms, and those whose lives have been deemed as having less value, and whom the government has decided do not deserve the right to protect themselves with the same firearms. Olympic Arms will not support such behavior or policy against any citizen of this great nation.

 

Olympic Arms invites all firearms manufacturers, distributors and firearms dealers to join us in this action to refuse to do business with the State of New York. We must stand together, or we shall surely fall divided.

 

Sincerely,

 

Brian Schuetz

President

Olympic Arms, Inc.

 

Olympic Arms Draws Another Line in Sand, Tells Fraternal Order of Police to Shove It, Refuses Advertising

February 13 2013

from → Blog

Yesterday, we reported that Olympic Arms drew a line in the sand, refusing to do business with any state or law enforcement employees in New York until they reverse their recent gun control measures.

Now, Olympic Arms has drawn another line in the sand, calling out the Fraternal Order of Police when they were solicited to advertise in a FOP publication.

The following was posted to Olympic Arms Facebook page.

Olympic Arms was recently asked to advertise in the FOP Journal; the official magazine of the Fraternal Order of Police. It is well known that the FOP is a staunch supporter of Gun Control, had backed the AWB under Bill Clinton, and supports the current AWB under consideration that was introduced by Diane Feinstein. The FOP was actually accredited as being one of the sources that helped prepare the language of Gun Control suggestions that were forwarded by Vice President Biden. Below is a copy of our response to the FOP Journal:

Please forward this email to every major principal in your organization. Note, the post was reformatted to better fit this website.

AS:

1. The Fraternal Order of Police is on Congressional Record as having been a major supporter of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban.

2. As a matter of fact and record, the FOP is accredited with assisting VP Biden in formulating the language of the newly proposed ban

3. Additionally, as a matter of fact and public record, the FOP is in support of the newly recommended Assault Weapons Ban introduced by Senator Feinstein.

a. FOP representatives were actually standing on the Stage during the presentation as a sign of “support”.

THEREFORE:

Olympic Arms, Inc, manufacturers of AR15 type firearms, firearms that these legislators would call “Assault Weapons”, will not be supporting in any way, shape, form or fashion, The Fraternal Order of Police, any organization that represents, supports, takes advertising dollars from, spends advertising dollars with, is in anyway related to, any individual who is a card carrying member of, or any person or entity in any way associated with the Fraternal Order of Police. Period.

Henceforth;

- Be assured that Olympic Arms will not rest in its efforts to educate our customers, fans and followers the extent of the hypocrisy committed by the FOP and FOP Journal (fighting to outlaw the firearms produced by the very companies they now solicit for advertising dollars…). You can also be certain that we continue to make every effort to properly educate the firearms consumer in general, of the same.

- Additionally, we will make continued efforts at assure that ALL firearms manufacturers are aware of the FOP’s support to strip Constitutional Rights from Americans, and their support of further unconstitutional gun control legislation.

- We pledge to inform all of our customers the lengths that the FOP and associated FOP affiliates by proxy (which includes all your advertisers)are willing to go to in order to strip the American Citizen of their Constitutional Rights, while at the same time writing in exemptions to the same legislation to ensure that their members maintain those same rights they would have stripped from others.

- Your actions are the actions of a rogue organization supporting tyranny, not an organization sworn to uphold the laws of the land, to protect, serve and defend their constituencies.

Let it be know, that your actions are reprehensible and shameful.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/12/vp-biden-says-he-needs-cops-help-to-reinstate-assault-weapons-ban-and-much-more/

http://www.guncite.com/aswpolice.html

Sincerely,

Thomas A. Spithaler

Sales & Marketing Dir.

Olympic Arms, Inc.

[D.C.MORRISON 494]

God bless Olympic arms.

[well2160 42]

It is dang nice to see a company taking a stand in this. Such a contrast to Dick's and Cheaper than Mud.

[RobRez 1,895]

I like that.

[thebuns1 4,323]

This is the kind of shit that needs to happen to these fuckers. I know many of the cops dont agree with the legislation, but its all or nothing with this shit. Theyve got my vote to coolness.

[Voltia 375]

What would really be awesome is Remington hoisting the black flag, then moving operations to Texas, and Springfield Armory

getting out of Illinois as well.

[akastormi 617]

Excellent on them..

[ChileRelleno 7,071]

Now they need to send the same letter to CA, MD, NJ, IL and a few others too.

Hell, MagPul is ready to pack up and leave Colorado if they pass pending legislation.

They might go ahead and move anyways, they are already have looked into and feel they can do it without majorly impacting themselves and customers.

[theturtlepond 31]

Now they need to send the same letter to CA, MD, NJ, IL and a few others too.

 

Hell, MagPul is ready to pack up and leave Colorado if they pass pending legislation.

They might go ahead and move anyways, they are already have looked into and feel they can do it without majorly impacting themselves and customers.

Hell they have the right idea. Thats the last time I ever think about NOT buying an Olympic Arms product.

[Squishy 1,149]

Damn, there's another company I'm going to have to buy an AR from.

[Remek 771]

Damn, there's another company I'm going to have to buy an AR from.

Yes, Barret and Olympic have already put themselves on my priority buy list. This keeps going and I will be broke! ... But happy!

 

Good companies!

[dayofruin 425]

Props to any company with that type of conviction!

 

FOP is always calling with sob stories about families of fallen officers. I know it's a cold one but my response is usually "do government employees not have life insurance?". Just another reason not to give donations.

[TonyRumore 1,332]

Just an FYI, Olympic Arms was THE pioneer in the development of the AR-15 aftermarket. Back in the 80's, you didn't have many choices for parts and guns. It was basically Olympic or Colt. Colt had a couple of .223 models and that was it. Olympic introduced the flat-top upper receiver, not Colt. They came out with the 7.62x39, not Colt. They came out with the free float tube hand guard, not Colt. They introduced the 6mm PPC, 9mm, 40 SW, 10mm, 45ACP, 30 Carbine, OA93 buffer tubeless pistol/carbine.....and the list goes on and on. They produced the first AR's that I can remember that shot sub 1/2" MOA groups.

 

I don't care if you like the company or not.....you can't change history. They were the number one most influential company to make the AR-15 what is today.

 

Tony Rumore

Tromix

 

P.S. And as far as the steel core 7.62x39 ammo ban.....the MARS AK-47 pistol was WAY before them on that one.

[timy 1,185]

Seriously, I think the list of companies that stand up for our (and their) rights should be stickied/pinned(?). Lest we forget.

[dayofruin 425]

^ Agreed!

[Capt Nemo 882]

Just went to the Ruger site and found a "tell the CEO" area. Just shot him a "do not sell to NY LE" comment. Suggest you all do the same!

 

Let's write all the manufacturers!

 

[mancat 2,368]

When/if I ever build an AR it will be from Olympic, not only because of this, but they're so close to me that I could probably pick up the parts from their shop in a 30 minute drive.

[MT Predator 2,294]

Bravo Olympic!

[Dad2142Dad 6,559]

When/if I ever build an AR it will be from Olympic, not only because of this, but they're so close to me that I could probably pick up the parts from their shop in a 30 minute drive.

 

I would drive over there and thank them in person.

[XD45 7,124]

Well I guess I know who gets my business when I buy my next AR.

[Eric Pate 478]

Hot damn! Thats a good one!

[IndyArms 10,186]

And the list NEEDS TO KEEP GROWING!!! when a majority of business have BOYCOTTED an entire STATE... things will get noticed!!!

 

 

[U.S. Pratorean 1,234]

FOP= a perjorative term for a foolish man overly concerned with his appearance and clothes.

[Ronin38 2,117]

I sure wish I could afford another AR right now! Major Kudos to Olympic Arms!

[semper299 284]

I am LEO, and I love this! Kudos Olympic Arms. Never really considered buying one of your AR's......until now!

 

 

And Magpul.....come on down to Texas. We would love to have you.

[Venia 249]

Money talks, and bullshit walks....well done Olympic Arms!! Where are the other manufacturers? Support the manufacturers who stand with us, it will encourage participation from the others or if not they will have earned our disdain instead of our money.

[SGM 217]

people forget in the 90's that olympic arms made the 7.62x39 pistol which many believe led to banning of the chinese and steel core ammo.

 

http://www.thegunzone.com/762x39.html

 

 

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/archive/index.php/t-39835.html

 

interesting reads.

 

I hope they have changed

[Run and Gun 25]

I really like Olympic Arms now.

[XD45 7,124]

people forget in the 90's that olympic arms made the 7.62x39 pistol which many believe led to banning of the chinese and steel core ammo.

 

http://www.thegunzone.com/762x39.html

 

 

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/archive/index.php/t-39835.html

 

interesting reads.

 

I hope they have changed

You apparantly didn't read Tony's post above.

 

Not to mention that blaming a gun manufacturer for a bullshit ruling by the batfuckers is stupid.

Edited February 14, 2013 by Darth Saigus

[magsite20 1,664]

Leaves open the question of why the other manufactures haven’t followed suit and told them to shove it.

Couldn’t help but notice the type guns and mags the government says we don’t need were in very wide use by cops in California recently.