I'm so pissed right now I could wipe my ass with a copy of my C&R license and mail it out today to Samco Global Arms!
I can say their name here now because they're lumped in with the list of importers that will not ship rifles to Massachusetts 03 license holders. In the past I've jumped through hoops for them, had orders put on hold while I faxed them copies of my MA LTC along with multiple copies of my C&R because they were "needed again for records". But I refuse to wait another month to have them ship to an 01 FFL holder because my license can't be accepted.
Back in mid November I placed an order with Samco for a Yugoslavian M59 SKS. After arguing with the operator that my C&R was not expired she finally looked closer and agreed it was ok and went through with the order, charging my debit card for $166. I called back every week to check for a tracking number and to see if the order had been shipped yet so I'd know to watch for it. Finally last night I checked a forum where others were waiting for the same rifle and saw one Florida collector had gotten his. I figured mine must have been shipped and called today again.
When the operator looked up my order she said they issued my card the credit for the amount and that a new law says they can't ship to 03 holders anymore. I asked to talk to someone in charge to find out why and finally spoke with the manager and he said after talking to one of their distributors (Lew Horton who doesn't accept CR licensese from anywhere) they decided that Massachusetts, some other states and some counties were off their list of places they can ship to 03 license holders. I argued about them having both my licenses on file and that the C&R was a FEDERAL License but was told the owner of the company made the decision and that the grey area of the laws made it too risky for them to sell. He also said many other companies are following this decision about not selling to Mass residents.
I was told I can call back tomorrow and speak with the owner of the company for more specific information. I don't know if its agood idea or not. I may just get pissed enough and tell him to take the rifle, extend the bayonet, and take turns sticking it up their asses.
I'm so friggin pissed I wish I had the money to go the all American way and start suing people left and right starting with Tom Reilly who I have a feeling is behind all this. I know I wouldn't stand a chance in hell of any changes or money but I'd get the satisfaction of thrusting this shit into the spotlight.
I can say their name here now because they're lumped in with the list of importers that will not ship rifles to Massachusetts 03 license holders. In the past I've jumped through hoops for them, had orders put on hold while I faxed them copies of my MA LTC along with multiple copies of my C&R because they were "needed again for records". But I refuse to wait another month to have them ship to an 01 FFL holder because my license can't be accepted.
Back in mid November I placed an order with Samco for a Yugoslavian M59 SKS. After arguing with the operator that my C&R was not expired she finally looked closer and agreed it was ok and went through with the order, charging my debit card for $166. I called back every week to check for a tracking number and to see if the order had been shipped yet so I'd know to watch for it. Finally last night I checked a forum where others were waiting for the same rifle and saw one Florida collector had gotten his. I figured mine must have been shipped and called today again.
When the operator looked up my order she said they issued my card the credit for the amount and that a new law says they can't ship to 03 holders anymore. I asked to talk to someone in charge to find out why and finally spoke with the manager and he said after talking to one of their distributors (Lew Horton who doesn't accept CR licensese from anywhere) they decided that Massachusetts, some other states and some counties were off their list of places they can ship to 03 license holders. I argued about them having both my licenses on file and that the C&R was a FEDERAL License but was told the owner of the company made the decision and that the grey area of the laws made it too risky for them to sell. He also said many other companies are following this decision about not selling to Mass residents.
I was told I can call back tomorrow and speak with the owner of the company for more specific information. I don't know if its agood idea or not. I may just get pissed enough and tell him to take the rifle, extend the bayonet, and take turns sticking it up their asses.
I'm so friggin pissed I wish I had the money to go the all American way and start suing people left and right starting with Tom Reilly who I have a feeling is behind all this. I know I wouldn't stand a chance in hell of any changes or money but I'd get the satisfaction of thrusting this shit into the spotlight.
