Question for IPs: Would you bother?

[hacktracker]

Would you bother to stay in business if Maryland passed something similar to SB0281?

Would it be worth it just selling shotguns, bolt guns, revolvers, and 1911s?

Just curious.

 

[Boondock Saint]

Hopefully our IPs will be able to send someone to testify on their behalf on the 6th.

 

[hvymax]

Hopefully our IPs will be able to send someone to testify on their behalf on the 6th.

Considering the only ones to defend them from 24-7 inspections last year was me and the usual suspects I am not optomistic.

 

[jvegas]

I'm still debating what my plan will be. Probably stick around, but who knows. Since this is secondary income, I'll have to see if its worth my time. I really entered this industry because of my love for the AR platform and hoping i could build something for a retirement job. The discounts alone aren't worth staying in business.

 

[hacktracker]

I guess some consolidation of LGS is inevitable if the MD ban comes about. What a horrible situation.

 

[FFBWMD]

I've been contemplating the same question. Probably wouldnt be in business very long. Only so many .22 rifles and bolt action hunting rifles to sell a month and still make my overhead.

 

[midcountyg]

I'm still debating what my plan will be. Probably stick around, but who knows. Since this is secondary income, I'll have to see if its worth my time. I really entered this industry because of my love for the AR platform and hoping i could build something for a retirement job. The discounts alone aren't worth staying in business.

Pretty much the same here. Depending what happens, my retirement plan may go out the window. At that point I don't see it worth continuing. I will be doing all I can to fight this, and will see many of you in Annapolis.

 

[A1Uni]

Fortunately we were in the uniform-police supply, custom clothing business for 25 years before we started selling guns, but that sort of change would hurt our bottom line.

Most of our gun sales are agency sales to local and state agencies, but the way that stupid bill is written it may not be legal for even dealers in MD to receice new "assault weapons," or the guns 99% of law enforcement carries, to resell after 10/01/2013.

It would be cutting off my nose to spite my face, but it would serve the gun grabbing idiots right if they hamstrung their own cops with their reckless policies.

We will survive, but it won't be fun.

 

[Turbo2Point4]

if these bans pass imagine where unemployment rates will be, and the economy after a whole industry is basically completely dismantled.

 

[clandestine]

Shops without Ranges, 07FFL's, and Gunsmiths are going to be in for a WORLD of hurt.

Black Rifle Sales=DEAD
Suppressor Sales=DEAD
S.O.T./Title II Sales=DEAD


If we lose Dealers wont even be able to have 'Evil" guns in their inventory. Gunsmiths wouldnt be able to work on AR15 that arent registered in MD.

Silencers will only be attachable to newer Bolt, Pump, or Lever Guns.

 

[Redcobra]

Shops without Ranges, 07FFL's, and Gunsmiths are going to be in for a WORLD of hurt.

Black Rifle Sales=DEAD
Suppressor Sales=DEAD
S.O.T./Title II Sales=DEAD


If we lose Dealers wont even be able to have 'Evil" guns in their inventory. Gunsmiths wouldnt be able to work on AR15 that arent registered in MD.

Silencers will only be attachable to newer Bolt, Pump, or Lever Guns.

I know this will rile up many of you, but maybe you would then have the time to work on shotguns. Things like cutting stocks, installing Gracoils and Bumpbusters, adjustable combs, etc.

Maybe IPs would stock some better quality shotguns like Beretta, Guerini, Perazzi, and Browning O/Us. I had to go to Delaware to buy mine.

Just sayin...

Disclaimer: I, of course am against any firearms ban or infringement on my rights and will try to be in Annapolis on the 6th.

 

[smores]

Gunsmiths wouldnt be able to work on AR15 that arent registered in Maryland

This is a VERY important point. I am going to bring that up in my testimony, since I specialize in ARs and pistols...

If this bill passes, I'm giving Maryland, my home state, the state I was born and raised in a gigantic middle finger and moving the F out on pure principle. I'm looking for a place in VA right now but still work as a gunsmith in Maryland.

This law is ******** on every level.

 

[clandestine]

I know this will rile up many of you, but maybe you would then have the time to work on shotguns. Things like cutting stocks, installing Gracoils and Bumpbusters, adjustable combs, etc.

Maybe IPs would stock some better quality shotguns live Beretta, Guerini, and Browning O/Us. I had to go to Delaware to buy mine.

Just sayin...

Disclaimer: I, of course am against any firearms ban or infringement on my rights and will try to be in Annapolis on the 6th.

Thats what Barts, Atlantic, and Albrights are for.

I refuse to get into that type of work. Its a rich mans game and rich people are tight asses.

Not all shotgunners are a-holes but about 9 out of every 10 I have met are.

Ill simply get out of the game

 

[clandestine]

This is a VERY important point. I am going to bring that up in my testimony, since I specialize in ARs and pistols...

If this bill passes, I'm giving Maryland, my home state, the state I was born and raised in a gigantic middle finger and moving the F out on pure principle. I'm looking for a place in VA right now but still work as a gunsmith in Maryland.

This law is ******** on every level.

I dont think there are provisions for Manufacturers either in this terrible legislation.

LWRC, Beretta, and ADCOR couldnt make or have anything evil in the State unless its owned before 10/1/2013.

It will KILL alot of Gunshops, SOT's, and people that work for Manufacturers.

You and I know this all too well.

 

[smores]

I know this will rile up many of you, but maybe you would then have the time to work on shotguns. Things like cutting stocks, installing Gracoils and Bumpbusters, adjustable combs, etc.

Maybe IPs would stock some better quality shotguns like Beretta, Guerini, Perazzi, and Browning O/Us. I had to go to Delaware to buy mine.

Just sayin...

Disclaimer: I, of course am against any firearms ban or infringement on my rights and will try to be in Annapolis on the 6th.

The reason you had to go to Delaware is there isn't a huge demand for trap/skeet guns in most of Maryland, especially in the metro areas where the majority of people live.

Sporting guns are popular in southern and eastern Maryland, but less people live there.

Also, going from specializing in pistols to woodwork is like going from being a mechanic to being a furniture maker. Different skill set. If all I had to work on were double guns, I'd get out of gunsmithing or move.

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[jasonk1229]

Its not fair that they are putting your livelihoods in jeopardy, at the risk of sounding stupid have you spoken to your gun sales reps about this? I hear alot of talk about the national restrictions but almost zero chatter about MD state laws aside from this community. Surely the corporate manufacturers have professionals(lawyers,pr,lobby,investigators, etc etc) who safeguard their interests which ultimately are yours as well?

Morality aside can MD even afford to lose you guys ? Think of the ripple effect it will have on not just the gun industry but law enforcement, natural resources dept to name 2 of the largest. I hate to say it but money talks and thats what their ears are tuned into.

 

[Boom Boom]

Not all shotgunners are a-holes but about 9 out of every 10 I have met are.

Hey, I'm a shotgunner.


Back to the point, any legislation that destroys thriving industries is the product of infantile minds.

 

[mbz300sdl]

I am not a shot gunner but some say I am still an ******* lol

Knowing a lot of gunshop owners in my area I have to say most will be fine cause a couple never even got into the newer semiauto rifles

 

[hacktracker]

Its not fair that they are putting your livelihoods in jeopardy, at the risk of sounding stupid have you spoken to your gun sales reps about this?

Fair doesn't have anything to do with this mess!