CPT Asshole

Barrett's refusal to sell to lawbreakers includes California

Congratulations to Barrett Firearms for their M107 .50-cal Long Range Sniper Rifle, which was recently honored as a "Top Performer" and one of the Army's Top-10 Greatest Inventions of 2004.

While the Army is honoring Barrett Firearms, they should be given higher praise for their stand in the marketplace. We've all seen the signs behind the bars, counters and cash registers, that say "We reserve the right to refuse service...", but how many of us have ever seen it in action?

In the June 2005 issue of American Rifleman, Barrett Firearms' advertisement has this statement, "The California Legislature has banned the .50 BMG from the good citizens of the state of California violating their rights and the constitution of our republic. Therefore, Barrett will not sell to or service any Californian government agencies."

Here's a company willing to sacrifice sales for a higher purpose. Even if you don't want or need a .50-cal, buy something from this company. Even if you can't buy anything, talk about this company, tell everyone about this. The few agencies in California who purchased these rifles, will not be able to return these to the factory for service, and will not be able to purchase any additional rifles from this company. What a courageous thing for a company to do, but it is completely understandable given the circumstances behind this stand. "Barrett cannot legally sell any of its products to lawbreakers. Therefore, since California's passage of AB 50, the state is not in compliance with the US Constitutions 2nd and 14th Amendments, and we will not sell nor service any of our products to any Government agency of the State of California."

Whether this changes anything or not, Barrett Firearms deserves high praise for their stand.

Ahoy from the Captain.

posted by cpt asshole @ 9:24 PM