Posted on 03/24/2013 5:51:26 PM PDT by markomalley
Serbu Firearms makes guns, including .50 BMG rifles. Someone from the News York Police Department contacted them:
On 03/18/2013 01:24 PM, XXXXXXXX wrote:
> Mr. Serbu,
>
> My name is XXXXXXXX. I am assigned to the NYPD Firearms and Tactics Section. I have been directed to research a new semi-automatic .50 caliber platform for my department.
>
> Two weeks ago I spoke to Deanne at your office regarding the possibility of obtaining one of your rifles for test and evaluation.
>
> If you would please get back to me either way regarding this proposal I would appreciate it.
>
> XXXXXXXX
> NYPD-FTS”
Serbu replied:
XXXX,
Yes, I got the message and tried to return the call but got no answer. I appreciate your interest in our BFG-50A; I’m sure it would be an excellent addition to your department’s arsenal. Unfortunately, we have a policy of selling to state law enforcement agencies only what is allowed to be sold to private citizens in that state. Since the passage of the NY SAFE act, the BFG-50A is considered an assault weapon and as such is no longer available to private citizens in the state of New York. Therefore we have to respectfully decline to supply your department with BFG-50A rifles.Regards,
Mark Serbu”
Good for them. Ronnie Barrett started this and a lot of others have jumped on the bandwagon.
Because I don't have one, that's why.
That sure is a beautiful rifle ...
“Gawd, I love the smell of schadenfreude in the morning.”
Unfortunately, we have a policy of selling to state law enforcement agencies only what is allowed to be sold to private citizens in that state.
There's nothing "unfortunate" about it; indeed, the nation is fortunate to have so many enterprises willing to put principle above profits.
OUTSTANDING!!!
One cannot necessarily blame the rank and file LEO for the bone-headed policies put into place by an out of control government.
That said, I thought that the reply from Mr. Serbu was right on target.
I truly love this.
hee hee hee
What does the NYPD want with a .50 cal?
Thank God or REAL Americans that put principles above profit. Tis a rare thing nowadays.
Thank God for REAL Americans that put principles above profit. Tis a rare thing nowadays.
bfl
To shoot at engine blocks, maybe?
NYPD’s ESU would probably have something like that.
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to enforce their gun ban
The spousal unit I had then limited me to 2 shooting trips a year. Because you gotta go someplace with a range for .50BMG. And get a hotel room, etc....
It's a hobby for the wealthy. That ain't me any more. ;)
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I will bet 90% of them vote democRat. Everyone of my realtives up there in NYS who is a union member votes democRat, police and corrections officers. One of the reasons I moved away.
That out of control government was voted into control by people who feed at the government trough. And keep voting.
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