Spikes Tactical - Updated Policy for State and Local Law Enforcement Agency Sale

[mahkcod]

Updated Policy for State and Local Law Enforcement Agency Sales:

In light of the recent and numerous anti-gun and anti-2nd Amendment laws pending across the Nation, Spike's Tactical will be joining other manufacturers and distributors and limiting the business we do in states that have limited the right to keep and bear arms for their citizens.


As of today, it will be our policy not to sell prohibited items to law enforcement agencies, government agencies and agents in states, counties, cities and municipalities that have enacted restrictive gun control laws against their citizens. We urge other companies to join in support.


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[TheWeeze]

That's kind of a double edged sword. I think LE should have the good stuff, but I also think I should too. But good for Spikes for stepping up to the plate.

[Mick-Boy]

Good for them.

[Ronin13]

We've been in this debate before, and I really don't see how punishing LE in states is really going to accomplish anything. It's not their fault the d-bags in the legislature wrote LE in as an exemption to their stupid laws. So now the fine officers/deputies of Colorado have one less place to shop. Not sure what that's going to do to help the cause. Thanks Spikes- you just solidified that I won't ever be a customer of yours. "Let punishment for the sins of the father be passed down to his children." -Exodus 20:5, an idea I never agreed with in the first place.

[Zundfolge]

We've been in this debate before, and I really don't see how punishing LE in states is really going to accomplish anything.

I think this illustrates the fundamental difference in how we on this forum view law enforcement and that's what leads to the conflicts where one side is accused of cop bashing by people that in turn get accused of licking the jackboot.

The question you have to ask yourself is this: Who are LEOs? Are they "the state" or are they "the people"?

Those (like me) that see LEOs as "The State" are the ones that get accused of cop bashing.

[TFOGGER]

Governor: Why are our State Troopers armed with muzzle loaders and black powder revolvers? Shouldn't they have the best equipment to protect ME?

Commandant of the State Patrol: Nobody will sell us current equipment due to the stupid laws you signed, so we make do with what's available. Now every 2 bit street punk has us outgunned, and it's your fault. Get with your cronies in the legislature and fix the laws. By the way, if a bear chases us, I'm tripping you.

[Ronin13]

I think this illustrates the fundamental difference in how we on this forum view law enforcement and that's what leads to the conflicts where one side is accused of cop bashing by people that in turn get accused of licking the jackboot.

The question you have to ask yourself is this: Who are LEOs? Are they "the state" or are they "the people"?

Those (like me) that see LEOs as "The State" are the ones that get accused of cop bashing.

I don't see them as "the state", I see them as maybe "agents of the state"- but it's not so simple. Granted, I'm a bit biased since that's the kind of profession I want to get into, but I don't look at it as an "us vs. them"- are cops not Americans, same as you and I? I see it as most cops are actually FOR 2A rights, and oppose the decisions made by our legislature just as much as us. The only difference is that they were sworn to uphold and enforce the law (or not enforce stupid laws when ordered by their superiors).

[PSS]

The only difference is that they were sworn to uphold and enforce the law (or not enforce stupid laws when ordered by their superiors).

Really? They swear to not enforce stupid laws?

They are not our fathers. Like it or not they are part of the system that is encroaching our rights. Here's an idiom I like. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

[PSS]

Since they are civilians I believe they should be held to the same restrictions.

[BPTactical]

Governor: Why are our State Troopers armed with muzzle loaders and black powder revolvers? Shouldn't they have the best equipment to protect ME?

Commandant of the State Patrol: Nobody will sell us current equipment due to the stupid laws you signed, so we make do with what's available. Now every 2 bit street punk has us outgunned, and it's your fault. Get with your cronies in the legislature and fix the laws. By the way, if a bear chases us, I'm tripping you.

Fogger for the win!