Thank God we have a Rural King now here local. Yes, a company can move and thrive, as it only a matter of time before the cutout is removed and they are closed down. The company was founded in 1996 by brothers Mark and Lynne Zanders. S&W was sold for 12% of its former value. theyre NOT trapped in Illinois,they can relocate,same as other gun companies have done. Bill Ruger was key in the implementing of the 94 AWB, refusing to sell evil 20+ round magazines to anyone but .gov entities? The LAR-15 X-Series X-1 Rifle in .223/5.56mm from Rock River Arms is available at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $1,450.00 and $1,500.00, depending on the stock and color option (Black and Tan). If your going to bash or boycott one then bash and boycott all. So I got the mags from a third party seller and have refused to do business with them ever since. In the end, the timing proved fortuitous to all involved.. Thats bad, dont get me wrong. Maybe there is a Mrs. Reese or someone or something burning cash on the side (gambling, drugs, who knows) that is consuming profit faster than SA can generate it. I wont name them, but the sales people at certain companies worked hard (and maybe even fudged some dates on paperwork) to make sure that I got my magazines before the deadline in the law hit. You wont be able to pull a fast one and expect to not get called out on it. My target is when my oldest daughter graduates from high school. As an Illinois dealer, I will no longer stock, sell or support Rock River Arms or Springfield Armory products. You would answer your own question if you noticed my opening remark: Ruger was making superior quality products using totally American resources. The Reese clan has done dirty deals before, got busted too, http://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/03/16/Salvador-based-Army-colonel-indicted-on-bribery-charges/5406606027600/, RRA sells to NY LE supporting the SAFE act, which is trying to put a vet away for 21 years for having 17rd mags (no gun, just mags), http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/veteran_faces_21_years_in_prison_for_possession_of_pistol_magazines.html. After further review, Rock River Arms, Inc. (RRA) is immediately severing all ties with the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA). it Sadly I have two. Whats more, Larsonseems genuinely appalled by what happened. And if stooges like you thought this could be run under the table without anyone noticing, well, guess you should be mindful of your business in the next few quarters. Its not difficult. I put 3.5k rounds through it before a malfunction. Some would disagree. Overall, this is a good, solid rifle. WebRock River Arms LAR-15 LEF-T 5.56mm Tactical Operator AR-15 Left-Handed Rifle Notify Me When Available; Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: LH1278; Rock River Arms LAR15 Reese is a business guy, not a gun guy, as this video demonstrates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkfjwStDUUQ, At 1:02 hes pointing the XD at the host (which Leathem mentions, ?). Built on the companys RRAGE upper and lower receiver and handguard assemblies, the pistol delivers a sleek profile. How did the unveiling of the new pistol go? AND started planning to move out of the state. Cant beat that! Dont forget about the Ruger, Smith and Wesson sellout.. The rifle comes fully loaded with a Rock River two-stage I sent an email and their response was the parts were out of stock. Or in the General Assembly. S&W was owned by a British company who were forced to sell their company for pennies on the dollar. Oh, hell no, he told me. I have a BM-59 kit that still needs to be built. Get a Dan Wesson instead. Rugers stated public position was screw every other gun manufacturer and screw the American gun owners, as long as Ruger makes it and we want government contracts! They have a good ongoing business, why jeopardize it? Rock River Arms sent me a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle with a tan stock and 24-inch barrel for testing. Damn shame. Magpul moved to WY. I hate to say this Tony, but you are completely clueless about lobbyists. Robert, and we, the honest and dedicated advocates of the 2A and gun owners stand by TTAG in this. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but check out Fulton Armory: http://www.fulton-armory.com/M14-Rifles.aspx. Probably go back to looking at CZ and Walther offerings. How does a company respond to pernicious laws and an atmosphere which is detrimental to the People of the Gun? This product has an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars from 3 ratings. Didnt Smith and Wesson do the same thing back in the Clinton era, and it nearly bankrupted them, let alone took them years to reclaim the trust of the gun community. I am sure you do not mean Nissan or Beretta both of which picked up and moved to Tennessee for their headquarters (as well as many other companies). For a while there, post SAFE-ACT passage, it looked like 10-round (I know, right) mags were going to be outlawed. There should be a hall of shame for betrayals (and later repentances) by gun companies. Have you not been following this story? Make this a massive intractable mess. Tennessee welcomed Beretta with open arms and the employment of a lot a lot of people in well-paying jobs. WebA similar thing happened with Yeti and the NRA, where Yeti ended their NRA-specific discount program but included them in a broader discount program. He supported this legislation, (by not opposing it) that LIMITS CIVILIANS TO 9 FIREARM TRANSFERS PER YEAR!!!! Are they doing town halls? The firearms community will be better without them. If Rauner is serious about re-election he will veto this flaming sack of shite. They are good weapons but I Cant help but feel betrayed when I look at them now. Audits of the players, including the lobbyist and relevant politicians, and FOIAs or something for pending investigations against all the same could prove enlightening. This would appear to be financial suicide by Springfield. Compare. because Im sure you dont live in illinios. So, S and W are also dead to me. I hope they go out of business and leave the dishonesty to our opponents. Its like trying to work with Bloomberg himself. Helps to have the older experience but not insurmountable. It weighs 10.2 pounds empty and is 43.5 inches long. That said, this just breaks my heart to see this moron Reese damage the brand. As far as the betrayal, bear in mind that it was the act of a couple of people and unfortunately there are plenty of freedom loving 2nd Amendment supporters working for SA that will be harmed by their bad judgement. Springfield Armory *deserves* to be pitchforked and torched. I have LOUDLY mentioned their treachery on the dozens of FB groups I belong to. Ruger today is a strong supporter of everything 2A. After the event I hadnt seen a shipping notification. Never bought anything Springfield Armory, never will! Bill Ruger retired from the company in 2000 and died in 2002. Very close to where I grew up. Advertise their treachery. And by the way, sarcastically calling people badasses loses its effect when you get so butthurt by an article that you start calling the author a pu$$y. Great grip and trigger. Like a shrewd negotiator, Harmonhappily added a manufacturer and big box retailer carve-out to the bill so he couldcobble together the last few votes he needed to get it through the Senate. see: gasoline supply during any natural disaster where the govt threatens to prosecute profiteers. The Henry ri fle was made by the New Haven Ar ms Company. To be fair- since Bill Rugers death, the company has done a complete 180. If it is a 16" it is 5.56, which the Entry Tactical is. This is going to be really bad for RRA and Springfield. I would start negotiating with one of those for manufacturing space and move my entire operation to a gun-friendly climate. Somehow, I get the idea the House will be a cakewalk for any anti-gun bill compared to the Senate, which this one has already passed. Aluminum Mags Just Starting At $14.00 At Rock River Arms. Its like saying Saturn is really, really big, and huge, too! CTD does our best to price our products at market value. You can bet our sport; Henry wouldnt have gone along with that. They are actively editing social media but refuse to address the issue. Chill out and stop trying to ruin a great company. Could be paperweights. Maybe the deal was the result ofa lobbyist gone rogue. Ben Franklin once said, If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately.. thats the one ive just stopped considering. Current employees would be welcone to come along, otherwise there are many good and talented Americans looking for work. Theyve earned back the support of 2A advocates, imo. Bummer, I was considering a Springfield 1911 at some point. Or how much it was going to take to replace them? Out of stock. The law doesnt get past the senate without Springfields cooperation. Since you researched IFMA you also noticed that the $100K was the ONLY money they had in their account, donated by only two companies, SAI and RRA. Rock River Arms has built a reputation as a quality maker of modern sporting rifles and offers an extremely diverse list of models and options. Anyway, at least for now, I will bide my time and see if Springfield repents and takes positive actions to atone for their irrational IL acts. I read somewhere that there is a city named Springfield in almost every state in the Union. Illinois acts like an evil, independant country when it comes to our Second Amendment rights, ignoring law and constantly jockeying for ways to squelch our right of self-protection through our right to bear arms. It washis lobbyist whostood aside on a bill that rations everyday Illinoisans to nine firearm transfers per year. Or cameras? Allexcept for gun owners and the non-big box store gun dealers who have to live and work in the Land of Lincoln. Now for 2022, the company ups the game for hunters with the introduction of the All-Terrain Hunter (ATH) , a mid-length rifle that stands tall in the field of AR-platform hunting rifles. It might not have, but then again, if Senator Harmon didnt think it wouldnt have gotten himthat last vote or two he needed, he wouldnthave offered the deal. I think they and Illinois deserve each other and I hope they both end up on the wrong end of history. Ive never had an issue with CTD in a decade. But do they double down on their error (Target) or put things into place that not only fix the error but make them new and better than ever. Who the hell made this business decision and have they been fired yet? IMO, this last election postponed the literal civil war Ive been advocating for for over 10 years. Going the other direction nobody would move. Folks like me are willing to kill for them. In your opinion. Maybe they should look to Beretta. Gun owners have good memories, it will take a year but Springfield like Target will notice their mistake on their Revenue numbers and blame the weather, the president, insert excuse here. Weve been busting our asses to support our friends and punish our enemies. Expect deep, deep discounts on that warehouse full of XD-Es and Saints they were hoping to sell this summer. CMMG .300 blackout will become my next purchase. But Illinois only has about 2.1m gun owners of 12m population thats fewer by a significant margin than the number of hard-core urban Dems in Chicago alone. He kept his marginal Mini-14 from hitting the list, selling out the gun owner in the process! The Springfields looked to be a good value. They seemed like a freedom loving company that supported the right for people to do what they had rights to do. Several other really good CCs out there too if you want one of the big mfgs. Well also work on the NRA to start taking a firmer stance against rogue anti-2A manufacturers, no matter how much advertising space they buy. LAR 8 is a nice weapon. Most places, its still over $1500. Not a nice odor. Apples and suspension bridges here. Antifa is showing what they are willing to do, watch their fellow komrad take a LEO beanbag round to the wang and keep marching. I also find their use of Springfield Armory in their advertising repulsive, implying over 240 years of history in the current company, starting in 1777. See below for more information. We need the pistols to get to our rifles anyway. You can not name another firearms manufacture today that has done more than Ruger to support the NRA, the 2A and firearms owners. I am still trying to figure out how best to get rid of my XD-40 and assist in flooding the market with used XD pistols. once you jump in bed with the marketing types. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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