New York State Officials Attack Firearms Industry
The administration of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared war on the firearms industry with a campaign that some believe amounts to State-supported blackmail. Major New York State government agencies have pressured financial and insurance companies who do business with producers of firearms, ammunition, and related products. Both the N.Y. Department of Financial Services and the N.Y. State Controller’s office have tried to compel banks and insurers to abandon the gun/firearms industry. The messages sent to banks and insurers were not subtle.
According to the New York Daily News, “Gov. Cuomo’s administration is urging banks and insurance companies in New York to reconsider any ties they have to the gun industry”. Two powerful New York State agencies have been involved so far…
First State Controller Thomas DiNapoli, director of New York’s State Pension Fund, issued letters to credit card companies “urging them to crack down on gun purchases” according to the N.Y. Daily News. “If gun violence continues unabated in society, public outcry and calls for action may grow and create significant financial risk for the company,” DiNapoli wrote.
This was followed by threatening letters from N.Y. Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo. In her official capacity, Vullo wrote that her agency “urges all insurance companies and banks doing business in New York to join the companies that have already discontinued their arrangements with the NRA, the gun industry, or other promoters of guns, and to take prompt actions to manage these risks and promote public health and safety”.
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association President Tom King stated that Superintendent Vullo’s communication was a “veiled threat” that could be viewed as “extortion”.
Thankfully, some gun industry leaders have taken notice of New York’s actions and are standing firm in opposition to New York’s attempt to threaten banks and insurers. This message was posted by Hornady yesterday on its Facebook page:
Who does Gov. Andrew Cuomo think he is, telling New York banks and insurers to blackball the gun and ammo industry?
Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing, responded:
The State of New York did one of the most despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state by asking New York banks, financial institutions and insurance companies to stop doing business with the gun and ammo industry. 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 New York or any N.Y. agencies. Their actions are a blatant and disgusting abuse of office and we won’t be associated with a government that acts like that. They should be ashamed.
COMMENT: These New York officials seem to forget that the firearms industry provides essential products for law enforcement and the military, as well as civilians. Who will arm our police if the firearms industry is shut down or bankrupted? And these New York officials forget how firearms are used for self-defense by tens of millions of Americans. This is yet another example of an extreme, radical anti-gun agenda that now infects even the highest levels of government in New York State.
What Do YOU Think of New York’s Attack on the Gun Industry
What’s your view of these actions by New York state agencies? Ask yourself, how would the mainstream media react if New York’s state officials attacked other key industries? What is the best response to this anti-gun activism by Gov. Cuomo’s administration in New York?
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Tags: Anti-Gun, Banking, Blackball, Blackmail, Governor Cuomo, Hornady, Insurance, New York
IMHO, every firearms manufacturer should stop doing business with New York. Hornady is a good start, but when the police can’t get replacements for their sidearms and ammo, maybe the dumbasses will get a clue. If every NRA member bought just one firearm this year, it would easily offset any losses companies may incur by not selling to New York.
Perhaps the firearms and ammo manufacturers and dealers should all refuse to sell any products to any New York official agency. Wouldn’t take long for them to come running hat-in-hand for more ammo to feed their practice ranges and street cops, and more handguns to equip their new police staff and more rifles to arm their SWAT snipers.
Shouldn’t Remington, Kimber and any other manufacturers based in New York pack their belongings and walk away. Many states offer substantial tax abatements and sometimes even grant money as incentives for new industry.
They should consider black balling every state and NYC police department in the process.
Let them design and manufacturer their own firearms. No parts, no support, no new firearms.
Back in 2013 a large number of us in the industry took the pledge not to do business with any state agency where the citizens of that state were subject to bans on sporting rifles or controls on ammunition
https://patriotpost.us/digests/17147-the-firearms-equality-movement
I agree. They already lost one of the oldest firearm companies already. If all firearms related companies simply boycott anti-gun states, the residents who suffer will/should/could pack up and leave too. Move to gun friendly states and swing states. Let them do that in California. When LAPD doesn’t have equipment and ammo, just like CharlieTX they will come hat-in-hand.
Gary, you were lucky enough to be able to move to a more gun friendly state. Wheatherby also. I hate giving up on any of the states, but sometimes you have to cut your losses and hit the road.
I think we should Dox NY state officials involved in this. Post their home addresses and let street justice handle the rest.
This coming from a government that told people that you are not allowed a big gulp soft drink. Those stupid people keep electing these idiots. I really pitty those who live out in the rural areas that our outnumbered by the idiots in the cities.
Let New York and California government agencies design and manufacture and repair their own weapons and ammo.
Let them start from scratch. Sue them if they violate any patents.
Their short sighted actions should have an overwhelming and disproportionate response from the industry.
This is exactly why the state of New York has to flood the airwaves with advertisements begging businesses to come back to their s—hole state. Just remember, their despicable approach works both ways. Together, gun owners and firearm businesses represent a significant financial and voting bloc. Politicians and banks/financial institutions would do well to remember that we will vote for, and invest our money with, those entities that best represent our values. We are free NOT to do business or vote for those that don’t.