Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Hornady refuses to sell ammo to NY agencies after Cuomo gun initiative
guns.com ^ | April 30, 2018 | Chris Eger

Posted on 04/30/2018 2:17:51 PM PDT by PROCON

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. (Photo: Hornady)

Ammunition giant Hornady is cutting off government buyers in New York over an order by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to financial services companies regarding gun politics.

Steve Hornady, the company’s president of manufacturing, announced on social media on Friday that the ammo maker will halt sales of their products to Cuomo’s state government or agencies in the Empire State. The move comes after an order directed by Cuomo earlier last month that cautioned banks, insurance companies and lenders against involvement with the National Rifle Association and similar organizations. Slamming the Governor’s move as one of the most “despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state,” Hornady closed the doors to the state.

“While it may not make a difference to New York, Hornady will not knowingly allow our ammunition to be sold to the Government of the State of NY or any NY agencies,” Hornady said. “Their actions are a blatant and disgusting abuse of office and we won’t be associated with a government that acts like that.”

The guidance issued by Cuomo came from the state’s Department of Financial Services on April 19 in the form of official letters to all DFS-regulated insurers and banks in the state. In the missives, Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo urged financial institutions to examine their relationships with the NRA and organizations that promote guns to take “prompt actions to manage these risks” when it came to protecting their corporate reputations. Pointing to the public backlash on gun rights groups and firearm companies in the wake of a high-profile mass shootings that have dominated the news cycle, Vullo encouraged those regulated by her agency that “Corporations are demonstrating that business can lead the way and bring about the kind of positive social change needed to minimize the chance that we will witness more of these senseless tragedies.”

In recent weeks, big-name lenders such as Citi and Bank of America have adopted new policies that could see them cut ties with partnering businesses unwilling to adopt new policies for selling firearms or manufacturing some types of semi-automatic guns — which has in turn brought calls for more regulatory oversight of the institutions with respect to government contracts.

Hornady is one of the premier ammunition suppliers to law enforcement in the country. The company recently was awarded a $19 million contract to provide a new generation of 9mm duty rounds to the FBI.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: ammunition; banglist; cuomo; hornady; newyork
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last
To: PROCON

41 posted on 04/30/2018 3:18:45 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

isn’t it Ronnie Barrett?


42 posted on 04/30/2018 3:22:57 PM PDT by Honest Nigerian
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: PROCON
We have choices when we buy ammunition.

Hornady just became mine!

.

43 posted on 04/30/2018 3:26:31 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...excepto for convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON
9mm 124GR Federal Premium Tactical HST JHP -- 35.5¢/round
Hornady 90242 9mm Luger 124 Grain JHP/XTP -- 60.4¢/round

I appreciate the sentiment but given the price difference I think we'll stick with the cheaper brand - unless Hornaday can show that their ammo makes bad guys 42% deaderer.

44 posted on 04/30/2018 3:35:18 PM PDT by InABunkerUnderSF (Time to BLOAT again.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Seaplaner

Hornady is often sold out of their more popular bullets already. Cutting off NYS simply appeals to their base customer, and maybe affects demand in a slightly positive. way.

The Hornady .223 75gr BTHP Match was the 200-300 yard bullet used by the Oregon National Guard Service Rifle team from 2001-2003. It’s still my go to bullet for AR matches.


45 posted on 04/30/2018 3:37:16 PM PDT by Tailback
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 43 | View Replies]

To: Billthedrill

“I will point out for those who carry, Hornady Critical Defense is very good out of short-barreled semis.”

Not good for full-size 1911s?


46 posted on 04/30/2018 3:39:06 PM PDT by dsc (Our system of government cannot survive one-party control of communications.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: metmom
yup, i have always run nothing but Hydra-Shok in all my handguns
47 posted on 04/30/2018 3:42:09 PM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

God bless you Hornady!


48 posted on 04/30/2018 3:43:59 PM PDT by stevio (God, guns, guts.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: InABunkerUnderSF

The 124 grain HST P9HST1 is dang near impossible to beat. Now when it comes to match rifle shooting, the Hornady rifle brass, and match bullets are very nice. You can get better with Lapua, but the price gets excessive.


49 posted on 04/30/2018 3:44:13 PM PDT by Tailback
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: Chode
i have always run nothing but Hydra-Shok in all my handguns

If you like Hydra-Shok's like I used to carry, look up some video on the Federal HST bullets in your caliber and weight. You will be impressed.
50 posted on 04/30/2018 3:47:46 PM PDT by Tailback
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

If ALL gun makers and ammunition manufacturers would do this, it would squeeze the communists and teach them that their tactics arent going to work.


51 posted on 04/30/2018 3:48:00 PM PDT by TexasGurl24
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Now the gun manafacturers need to refuse to sell spare parts to NY or any other government that hates the Bill of Rights.


52 posted on 04/30/2018 3:50:48 PM PDT by Midwesterner53
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dsc
Not good for full-size 1911s?

Oh, sure, they do just fine, it's just that a lot of people prefer +P ammo for self-defense. Personally I'm not sure it makes all that much difference, but out of a longer barrel you have better muzzle velocity optimization, or so in theory. I do a lot better with a follow-up shot in a subcompact with standard pressure ammo - less muzzle flip - and most self-defense shooters don't have to worry about barrier penetration as LEOs do. Just my $0.02 and I'm sure a lot of people disagree.

53 posted on 04/30/2018 3:54:28 PM PDT by Billthedrill
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

If someone chartered a bank called 2ND AMENDMENT BANK, I suspect it could be quite a success.


54 posted on 04/30/2018 3:57:26 PM PDT by doug from upland (Why the hell isn't Hillary Rodham Clinton in prison yet?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Nice going Mr. Hornady. Hopefully some of your friends will join you.


55 posted on 04/30/2018 4:00:56 PM PDT by upchuck (The free press is not a popularity contest. Do your job and stop whining. ~ Suzanner)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Billthedrill

I first handled a 1911 in 1963 in JROTC. I never fired anything but issue ammunition until around 2008. My (middle) son, SIL, and I have endless discussions about the best carry ammunition, but never reach any final conclusion.

I just use whatever my son brings home. I have faith in the 1911. If I put one on target when appropriate, quickly enough, I should be good regardless of the type of ammunition.


56 posted on 04/30/2018 4:05:44 PM PDT by dsc (Our system of government cannot survive one-party control of communications.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 53 | View Replies]

To: NorthMountain

Won’t work. They’ll contract with some foreign govt contractor or even our own US Ammunition plant at Lake City- But I repeat myself- ATK is Swedish-held.

You cannot starve the money laden beast- it is self propagating by virtue of politics and taxation.

It can only be changed by replacement -voting and appointments until...


57 posted on 04/30/2018 4:14:44 PM PDT by Manly Warrior (US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: metmom

BTTT Thank you!


58 posted on 04/30/2018 4:17:36 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: All
GOOD!

They all need to do that.

Gun manufacturers, Ammo manufacturers, even holster makers should all boycott selling to these leftist -anti-constitutionalist state and city government's thug squads.

59 posted on 04/30/2018 4:21:44 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Honest Nigerian

It is indeed. Thanks for the correction.

L


60 posted on 04/30/2018 4:25:31 PM PDT by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson