Really? Weeks or months to get what I ordered?

In the age of Amazon and the ‘next day’ culture we’ve all become accustomed to, it seems really strange to be told “it could be weeks or months” to get what you ordered, or maybe even longer!

In fact you probably will ask again just to make sure you heard it right. Unfortunately you did. Sure, there are unprincipled merchants who will tell you what ever they need to in order to get the sale but those of us who hope to build a relation over time with our customers aren’t going to stoop to such low practices.

The firearms business is typically pretty stable in terms of supply and demand however it’s not unheard of for it to get out of balance. When it happens it’s usually as a result of some new policies around gun control, and/or it could be as a result of an election which brings about a new and unpredictable administration.

Other times it’s right after a highly publicized and tragic shooting where seemingly innocent people are caught up in ‘gun violence’. Each of these situations can bring about some instability, or imbalance between supply and demand but they are typically short in duration and things soon normalize. The news cycle moves on, or the politician is caught up in a new scandal, or the manufacturers just step up production. This time it’s different.

As a FFL dealer we have a different perspective of this situation than the consumer and what I’d like to share with you is what I have seen that seems to have gotten us to the point of saying “it could be weeks, months.. maybe longer”.

Back in October, 2019 we started to hear more and more about the ‘upcoming election’ and throughout the primaries we heard a lot from people like “Beto” talk about gun confiscation. We heard clips of Joe Biden saying “Bingo! You’re damn right I’m coming for your guns”.

The list of comments and promises about gun restrictions goes on and on and I’m sure you’ve heard them and the natural reaction is for supporters of the 2nd Amendment to rightly start to worry. So the heart rates go up and a few more guns are bought by those who typically own and buy guns. That’s just the tip of the iceberg as they say.

In February of 2020 we began to hear about another situation, COVID 19 AKA the China Flu. While seemingly unrelated to firearms, the mainstream news and media talked about it non-stop. The endless coverage is a combination of facts, conjecture, projection, and hype that’s great for getting viewers to tune in, but a byproduct of this is fear. Some rational, some irrational and all of it fogged by opportunists. The end result, people start to worry about food shortages and the possibility that will lead to hungry roving gangs breaking into homes to get their next meal and/or toilet paper.

So the heart rate goes up again and this time, those less inclined to get a gun also decide “it’s time to get a gun” while the rest of us consider getting another gun. This continues for the next few months as does the need for ammunition.

So at this point I’m explaining how the demand is starting to grow, and grow fast. Gun dealers have inventory and we start to sell it and in the background they place restocking orders with manufacturers and distributors. No problem yet as the business is good and people are getting protection they sought.

Then the COVID related workplace shutdowns happen and they last for a while. The manufacturers aren’t able to produce and the supplies at the dealers and the distributors start to dwindle and prices start to soar. Selection and availability of guns and ammo decreases. The consumers heart rate rises yet again and so they start to buy whatever they can get their hands on “just to have something JUST IN CASE” and of course with that comes the purchase of ammunition. This only adds to the huge imbalance between supply and demand. Who would have imagined that it was going to get worse?

As if all of that wasn’t enough we start to see mob actions. This isn’t the same as peaceful protest or lawfully assembling to air grievances with one’s government. Specifically criminal riots in the streets for a variety of reasons, few of them legitimate where property is stolen and destroyed and people are injured and killed. The situation goes from pretty damn bad, to unimaginable and so those who would “never” consider buying a gun, are now pretty happy to have 2nd amendment rights available to them. The feeling is “I must have something to protect my family, my home and my life”. They join the millions of others in buying and dealers all over the country answer endless calls that start with the person on the other end of the phone saying “I never thought I’d have to do this, but I’d like to buy a gun. Can you help me?”. Their hearts are racing as they have this conversation and rightly so.

I’m guessing by this point you’re starting to understand the situation. Manufacturers had closed, while the distributors and dealers stock was depleted to almost zero and the unprecedented demand from a larger percentage of the population grows larger than ever before. As a dealer we have little choice but to now say “we have very little in stock and I really can’t tell you when we’ll be getting more”.

The shorter tactical home defense shotguns went first, in part because that’s what people were recommended to get for home protection. They are easier to use in space limited surroundings.

Next the slightly longer tactical shotguns sold out. These have easy options for mounting lights and sights.

Now people are settling for the traditional shotguns and any rifle they can get their hands on. Currently the options are far and few between with the prices so high that it’s almost unimaginable because that’s how supply and demand works.

It’s getting closer to almost a year later and we’re still in a bad situation. Yes it’s true that some manufacturers have reopened but they have a reduced staff and production because of COVID restrictions. They can’t produce at the volumes they normally would and now, they too are having trouble getting in the raw materials to mill and manufacturer the parts and/or construct the ammunition.

This doesn’t seem to be easing up any time soon either. Recent announcements of COVID vaccines are great but it will still take some time to get the masses inoculated, to restart the supply chains, to get the staff back to work or to hire and train new employees to do the manufacturing and time to replenish the dozens of distributors and thousands of dealers. When production does ramp back up it will be facing a large mountain of backorders already in the systems and waiting to be filled prior to new business demands being satisfied.

We’ve got a long way to go before we can serve our customers like we used to with good selection, prompt delivery and reasonable pricing. It doesn’t take a soothsayer to predict that new and old 2nd amendment supporters should prepare themselves for even more obstacles such as ‘sensible gun control, gun buy-backs and restrictions’ which are likely to hit us like angry waves breaking on the beach during a storm.

I’ll close this post by saying that none of us are happy that we don’t have inventory and saying “sorry, it could be weeks or months” is just as painful for us to say as it is for our customers to hear. That’s the reality right now. If you think this is tough, just think about how ‘tough’ it will be if we lose our 2nd Amendment rights.

To those of you thinking “that won’t happen” then let me just say this: Who would have thought the government could mandate that we stay in our homes, or stay out of work, or mandate that we wear a mask, or can’t gather with our family? All of that and more is happening right now! Our rights are being trampled in the name of the ‘greater good’. How long before they remove the right for you to protect yourself for ‘the greater good”?

Safety Recall Notice: Sig Sauer Cross Bolt-Action Rifle

FYI from a Blog post at sigsauer.com posted today.

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 25, 2020) – Today Sig Sauer, Inc. is announcing a safety recall for the CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle, and consumers should immediately discontinue use of the rifle.  This recall applies to all CROSS Bolt-Action rifles currently manufactured. 

Sig Sauer has viewed an online video that presents a single CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle with a potential safety concern.  This gun has been returned to Sig Sauer and upon evaluation it has been confirmed that the rifle exhibited a delayed discharge after the trigger was pulled.  Sig Sauer has decided to issue a safety recall in order to implement a modification to the firing action to address this potential safety concern.

To register for the recall process please visit sigsauer.com/crossrecall or call Sig Sauer Customer Service at 603-610-3000, option 1.  Following registration Sig Sauer will further communicate with you to arrange for the return of your rifle to Sig Sauer for the safety improvement.  All shipment and replacement costs will be covered by Sig Sauer. 

Sig Sauer is committed to providing the highest quality, industry leading firearms in the marketplace and is requesting that consumers take immediate action and follow the recall process as described. 

Smith & Wesson issues safety recall notice for M&P® Shield™ EZ pistols (including Performance Center® models) manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020

M&P SHIELD® EZ® PISTOL IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR PISTOLS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1ST, 2020 AND OCTOBER 31ST, 2020

Smith & Wesson has identified two M&P Shield EZ Pistols on which the hammers manufactured by our supplier were cracked. In those firearms, the hammer failed to fully engage the sear, causing the round to fire, cycling the slide, and potentially resulting in multiple discharges without depressing the trigger.

To read more about this recall and to check the serial numbers affected, please visit this web page.

PRODUCT AFFECTED:

This notice applies ONLY to M&P® Shield™ EZ pistols (including Performance Center® models) manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020, and only to a small percentage of that population. It does NOT apply to all SHIELD™ pistols. To determine whether your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is affected, check the label on the box to determine date of manufacture (see image below), and if manufacture date is between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020 – your pistol may be affected. In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 .

Do I need a sling for my rifle or shotgun and what are some of my options?

You may wish to use a sling with your rifle or shotgun to make to make it easier to carry and less likely for you to drop it.

There are different type of slings. A one point sling is attached to your weapon at only one place while a two point sling attached at two points. Look at any firearms that you might have to see the number and type of any sling mounting points available. If it lacks a sling mount point, you can add one or more to it. Here are some examples.

Magpul and other vendors sell slings that convert from a 2 point to a 1 point sling by clipping back onto itself.

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The photo above shows a sling with a clip at one end clipped back onto itself. Some slings have clips at both ends, while some other slings use quick disconnect or QD connectors at their ends. The right sling for your firearm needs to match the attaching hardware you are using. Here are some sling that use QD connectors but we have other kinds in our store.

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This MI (Michigan Industries) foregrip has a QD sling mount made into it, and it’s that round hole on the side.

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The QD connector seen here on the end of a sling has little balls that normally protrude but will retract when the spring loaded button on the top is pushed and held. It snaps into the hole and then stays connected. Also note those regular spaced bars on the top in photo below. Those are Picatinny rails and there are mount adapters that can be used with them if you don’t have an existing QD hole or sling swivel loop.

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If your foregrip lacks a hole like this, you can still use something that attaches to it and adds a mounting point for a sling, like a M-LOK attached QD point. M-LOK is a pattern of holes on parts that support attachments using the M-LOK mounting system where the attachments have small screws with nuts that cam into place.

There are also attachments to let you use another type of sling with a QD mount.

If you are using a 2 point sling you will want a second attach point down near the stock. Some stocks are made with a QD sized hole in them, similar to the hole found in the foregrip.

Other firearms require you to add a mount and a common one is a plate that is installed right where the buffer tube meets the lower receiver on an AR-15 type rifle.

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This plate doesn’t use the QD type attachment and is made for use with clips.

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This happens to be pictured on an AR style pistol but the same plates are used on rifles and are right where the stock and buffer tube meets the lower receiver.

Manno Firearms carriers a wide variety of slings, M-LOK attachments, and other accessories for firearms. This also includes items that mount on Picatinny rails.

A sling, sling mount, sling adapter, or handguard with rail might just be something you should consider for your next firearm accessory purchase.

First time gun buyer? Welcome to the 2nd Amendment!

Regardless of your reason, it’s great that you have the right to own a firearm. That seems to be more important today than in recent times given all that’s going on. While there is great responsibility that comes with owning a firearm there is also a peace of mind that you can protect yourself, your family and your property. Until the police can get to you, you’re on your own and it’s best to put the odds in your favor. If you’ve completed your purchase and transfer, you also know that “not just anyone” can legally get a gun. You’ve experienced first hand the process, the paperwork, the background check. Please share that bit of information with those who think there are no safeguards to buying a legal firearm. Firearms ordered from websites don’t just show up on the buyer’s doorsteps across America.

With that said, as a first time gun owner you probably have a lot of questions and a lot to think about. We’re here to answer your questions so feel free to ask. In the next few paragraphs I’ll try to pass along some information that may answer some of them and/or lead to additional more personalized questions.

I have my firearm – What else do I need? Let’s start here…

Gun Case: To begin with you’ll want to make sure you have some kind of a case for your firearm. Most firearms come in a cardboard box and while you can certainly use that to transport your firearm to the range, you’ll quickly find out why that’s only a short term solution. At the very least it’s not convenient and it doesn’t protect your investment. You also don’t want to discard the box and carry the firearm openly as you walk in and out of the range, that’s just a bad idea for a lot of reasons and most ranges have a rule that prohibits this. You should get yourself a case.

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Most are quite inexpensive so it comes down to preference. Some like hard cases, while some like soft, and others like cases where you can keep all of your accessories in the case with the firearm. These are all options available to you but let me give you a few things to consider. A case that ‘holds everything’ ensures you won’t forget anything when going to the range. However it also weighs more. If you’re like me, you’ll also end up getting more firearms and that means having to transfer your necessities from case to case depending on what you are taking to the range. So for me, I like a light, simple case to hold my firearm and then I have a separate ‘range bag’ with all of my accessories. Doing so gives me two rather light things to carry and I can simply grab the firearm I want to use along with the range bag and always know that I have everything I need for a day at the range.

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Eye Protection: Don’t underestimate the importance of good eye protection. I’ll say right up front for those of you who wear prescription glasses, they DO NOT replace the need for shooters eye protection. It’s a requirement for the range and frankly it’s just good common sense to protect your eyes. While not common, it does happen that fragments, splinters or blowback gasses will eventually hit you from your gun or others at the range near you. It’s best to protect from accidents. Eye protection offers some additional benefits beyond this. For instance when shooting outdoors, eye protection with a yellow tint can significantly reduce glare. That’s just an example but it’s worth thinking about. If you wear prescription eyeglasses you may want to consider eye protection that goes over your glasses like goggles. If you don’t wear prescription eye glasses there are some nice wrap-around options that protect you from glare and debris not only from directly in front of you but also from the sides. Regardless of what you select, eye protection isn’t an option, it’s important.

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Hearing Protection: Most people don’t realize how loud a gunshot is. They think it’s like a firework on the 4th of July but once you’re at the range you’ll quickly learn it’s much louder and sharper. Simply put, you need hearing protection and like eye protection, it’s a requirement at the range. Also like eye protection there are several options and styles to pick from. Some are designed to go over and around the ear, others go in the ear. In general I’ve found the ones that go over and around the ear provide the best protection and isolation. I use this style personally but will also note that you have to get used to them. In some cases they will be annoying when shooting rifles with scopes because you put your cheek on the cheek rest the headset will often also hit, but you quickly get used to that. As noted an option, not preferred by me are the ones that go in the ear. They are typically foam or silicone jell. You roll them between your fingers to compress them, insert them in your ear, and then they expand to block most of the ‘bang’. For me, I still find these don’t block enough noise but many people like them. You can find these where they come mounted on a headband, or individually provided in pairs. Some are reusable and others are disposable. For both styles they are rated in decibels (Db). The Db rating indicates their ability to block noise. Knowing this will help you understand the effectiveness of each style. Lastly there are additional options for the ‘over the ear’ ones. For instance electronic “active” ones that allow you to have conversations with others while keeping the hearing protection on, but when a shot is detected it will instantly block out the bang. These are quite nice and work well especially when at the range with friends. They also have ones with Bluetooth so you can take calls from your cell phone, listen to music, or maybe monitor a radio being used with others in your hunting party. In short you have options and now know a little more about what to look for when it comes to hearing protection.

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Other accessories: So now we’ve covered the basics but there are a few other things you will probably want or need. For the range, you’ll want to have some targets and as simple as that sounds there are even options here. Of course you can get simple paper targets with various patterns on them and they work just fine, but you can also get some that are more highly reflective or show ‘hits’ more clearly. They do this by having an underlying bright color like yellow under the black target and when hit the yellow is exposed around the hole formed. This makes hits highly visible and at distances greater then 50 feet can be quite helpful.

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When you come home from the range you’re going to have a smile on your face and a dirty firearm in your hands that needs to be cleaned. You’re going to need a cleaning kit. While there are many options, the good news here is you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Just make sure you get a kit that’s made for your caliber and style of firearm. To be clear, if you have a rifle//shotgun, make sure you get one that has a cleaning rod that’s long enough for your barrel. As to caliber, make sure you buy the one that matches your firearm. If you’re shooting 12Ga (twelve gauge), you’ll need 12Ga tips, brushes, etc. If you’re shooting 5.56, you’ll need the 5.56 tips, etc. Typically you can buy one kit with all the rods, etc. and then just buy whatever ‘tips’ you need to match your caliber. These are only a few dollars each. I’d recommend thinking about a kit that has an integrated stand as it does make cleaning easier and is a better option than putting the firearm on the table where it can scratch the table or the firearm. You’ll also need cleaning solvent and I recommend Hoppe’s 9, as well as a lubricant/protectant and for that I like Ballistol CLP (cleans, lubricates, preserves). The cleaning process is pretty simple. You use the brushes, then the solvents, and then the CLP. There are a ton of YouTube videos on cleaning so I won’t detail the process here, but you’ll need the supplies to do it. Lastly, a little goes a long way so don’t buy big bottles. A few ounces will last a year or more for the average shooter.

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Storage: When you’re not at the range having fun, you need to think about where and how to store your firearm. Part of this requires you to think about how you are using it. If you’re just using it at the range or to hunt, then you can lock it up in a safe, a gun case, or something similar. If you’re using it for home defense then you need to think about both how to secure access to it from kids, thieves, and others but also how you can get at it in case of an emergency, and how quickly you can be ready to use it. This is where you have lots to think about and consider. One of the most secure ways to store your firearm is certainly in a safe but in an emergency situation you have to ask yourself how quickly can I get at it.

Likewise you have to decide do I keep it loaded? If I do keep it loaded do I keep “one in the chamber”? **By the way, if you decide to get a safe, you really need to think about getting it into place in your house. Quality safes can be several hundred pounds and some companies will only drop them to your curb. It may be on you to get it in the house, up the stairs and to the place where you want it. If you think you and a friend can carry a good safe up the stairs, you should think again. It can be back breaking and dangerous. There are certainly enough stories of them getting away from the person carrying them and damaging steps, floors and people.

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Back to the matter at hand, all of these decisions have implications both good and bad. For instance to get to the firearm quickly you may opt to keep it by your bedside, but then it’s easy for kids to get at. You can put a lock on it, perhaps a trigger lock, but then you need to be able to quickly get the lock off in an emergency. Perhaps you leave it unlocked and just keep it unloaded with the ammunition in a separate and secure place. Then you need to practice getting it and safely loading it quickly. **By the way, for this I’d recommend buying “snap caps”. These are essentially fake ammunition that allow you to practice loading, unloading, firing all with imitation inert rounds that can’t hurt anyone. **.

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As you can see, this all requires careful thought as the implications are big. Things that go ‘bump in the night’ can be jarring and scary! You should think about your state of mind, the fact that it will be dark and you don’t know if what’s making the sound is the family pet or a stranger. You need your mind clear, your actions known and practiced. A loaded firearm under the bed with one in the chamber is certainly ‘at the ready’ and at the same time an accident waiting to happen. So think long and hard, do your research, and most of all PRACTICE over and over with whatever you decide.

This article isn’t going to answer all of your questions and may raise some new ones for you, but hopefully it does answer some and get your pointed in the right direction. Do your homework, read other articles, watch some YouTube videos, and ask lots of questions. Being informed is key to being safe and protecting your firearm investment. Since you’re new at this, I’d recommend you consider taking some training. We offer an option on our website for a personalized session where you will be taken to a private room at the range, taught the basics of firearms safety, handling, range etiquette and use, and of course can ask all the questions you want. It’s highly recommended. Firearms require respect, knowledge, and practice. It’s not something you want to do by trial and error.

Safe shooting and welcome to the club. It’s fun and it just may save your life!

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September Sale

We’ve placed some items on extra discounted prices through the end of the month while supplies last and they are shown as On Sale in our catalog. Here’s how to find them and the other products we sell.

Use our Advanced Product Search page to find what you are looking for or to just see the items that we currently have on sale. Here’s a picture of what it looks like when you go to it.

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This is a picture of the Advanced Product Search page. Clicking here won’t do anything, use the link above to go there.

See that check box next to the On Sale label above? Just check it and it will show you every item we have placed on Sale below our regular discounted prices. That’s all you have to do, and give it a couple seconds to sort and load.

If you want to search all of the products in our catalog, leave that box unchecked.

If you want to filter by Brand name, Product Catagory, or Price you can do that too.

The Search box at the top is where you can enter a name, a SKU, an IPC, or something else to search for.

A couple things to keep in mind is that often there are abbreviations in the name or text. Remington is often Rem. Mossberg is sometimes Mb. Instead of 20 Gauge you might search for 20GA instead.

Another helpful hint is to sort results by availability. That should place the items that are in stock at the top of the page. If you see Add to Cart below and item, it means it’s in stock. Items that are currently out of stock will show Read More and you can use our Back In Stock notification system to email you when it becomes available by clicking it.

The Advanced Product Search page is also found as a selection on the website’s Shop menu.

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August 2020 15 percent off sale

These are challenging times and Manno Firearms is looking to help you save some money.  During August we’re discounting some popular items by 15% from their normal prices. 

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We’ve already applied the discount to the price you see.  No coupons, codes or hassle.  Find, buy and save.   From firearms cases to ammo containers there are some great deals.  We hope you’ll take advantage of them!

Note: The sale price is on select items, in-stock only and no ‘rain checks’.

Due to volume shipping times are 2-3 weeks in the continental US with flat-rate shipping.

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Tragic shooting in Florida – Lets include some actual facts to the rhetoric for a change






Tragic.  Avoidable.  Sad. Upsetting.  There are a lot of words that come to mind when thinking about the awful shooting that left so many dead.   I’m sure the families of those impacted need time to process, think, and grieve.   Lets all be respectful and let that process happen before adding smoke to this situation, which can only serve to obscure the facts, delay real solutions and further hurt the families in their time of grief.

But when we do get to the rhetoric, I’d put a few facts and thoughts on the table for commentators to consider and news organizations to fact-check before putting pen to paper or words through lips.

– This isn’t about the device used.   Yes, it was a gun.  Would you feel better if this was done with a knife?  A Bomb?  An arsonist?  My point is, it’s not about the device used, it’s the person and ACTIONS the person took that matters.

– Focus on “AR15″… that will be uttered endless times.  As will “high power”, “automatic weapon”, “high capacity” and “military-style weapon”.    Consider the following:  All weapons are designed to kill and most, from pistol to shotgun to rifle and to “AR15” can cause the same carnage.   So focusing on the AR15, and even magically making every AR15 in the world disappear wouldn’t change a thing.   A person with bad intentions will just select another ‘device’, like a pistol.  Then what?  We’re back to banning all weapons right?

– Capacity is always talked about… but two facts must be clearly understood. It takes LESS THEN 3 SECONDS to insert a new “mag” into the weapon.  Here’s the important part… that’s TRUE regardless of it being an AR15, Pistol or most other weapons.   So when you hear rhetoric about ‘limiting capacity’ understand thats NOT going to change the outcome of a mass shooting.  It is the RARE exception that someone actually rushes the shooter to stop them.  In 95+ percent of the cases it’s another person with a weapon that STOPS the criminal with the weapon.  Capacity, AR15, and high power discussions are all irrelevant.  Criminals IGNORE THE LAW.

– The question “was the gun bought legally” will be asked 100x a day.   As an FFL I can tell you there are “good common sense” gates in place that have to be all properly gone through before any weapon can be sold.  FFL’s are actively inspected, accurate documentation maintained and available for spot inspections, tracking, FBI background checks AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER, and may other ‘common sense’ things.   So if you want to talk about how criminals get guns, the answer is they get them illegally.  Period.  And if they got them legally, it’s because at the time of purchase they weren’t criminals, or involved in domestic disputes, and a long list of other things that are checked.   So appropriate checks are in place when buying through licensed dealers and FFL’s.  So don’t generalize when you argue the point of “anyone can get a gun anywhere”.  Thats simply NOT the case.

– Criminals IGNORE THE LAW.  Let me say that again.  Criminals IGNORE THE LAW.  If I take my legally owned car, with my valid license and drive into a crowd intentionally – I’d be a criminal.  And no one in the media would say “When are we going to ban these cars!” or “These cars are just too high powered” or “that car had military style tires”.  All would be ridiculous arguments.  In a tragic situation like Florida, it’s just as ridiculous to say “when are we going to get common sense gun laws”.  It would be more appropriate to ask “when are we going to get good enforced penalties for law breakers”?

I’m for background checks.  We do that today.  I’m for crazy people NOT having access to any weapon.  I’m for strong penalties for anyone using any device illegally.  What I’m not for are laws that intend to disarm law abiding citizens.  If you know history, you know the 2nd Amendment has NOTHING to do with hunting.  So when you hear “why does someone need an AR15 to hunt deer?” you should say “The 2nd Amendment has NOTHING to do with hunting – Don’t FOG the issue with false information”.

Turn on the news… and already it’s endless rhetoric, endless false facts, and so the fight begins.  It would be good this time if the focus was Personal Responsibility.  Blame the criminal.  Punish the criminal.  We’re all for that.  But for goodness sake don’t punish law abiding citizens by making this about gun control.

Want proof that the media and state governments are ill informed?  Read about the New York SAFE act… Do you know the difference between a “NY compliant rifle and a non-compliant one”?   You might be surprised to know the difference has to do more with looks than function.  The ‘grip’ can’t “conspicuously protrude”, you can’t have a bayonet lug, you can’t have a stock that adjusts to length (which makes shooting safer)….  but you’ll notice that nothing about the SAFE Act makes the gun “safe”.   Some will point to the fact that NY limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds – but I’ll remind you that criminals IGNORE THE LAW so again… tell me how that makes it SAFE?   So when you hear the politicians talk about “Common sense gun laws” and you see things like the NY SAFE ACT you realize two things.  First, they don’t know about guns thus they don’t know how to make common sense laws.  Second, all the laws in the world don’t stop criminals from being criminal.  So if you’re going to join the conversation, at least know some basic facts about guns and the unintended consequences of having the wrong conversation.

My 2 cents…

Thinking about a Cerakote treatment for your firearm?






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M&P Shield 9MM Cerakote Stars & Stripes

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M&P Shield 9MM Cerakote Stars & Stripes

If you’ve been thinking about customizing your firearm, Cerakote is something worth looking into.  I recently had one of my M&P Shield’s done and thought I’d share my experience with you.

First, if you’re not familiar with Cerakote is one of several options for ‘painting’ a firearm and the internet can provide you with endless details on all the options.  For me, I did lots of reading and decided Cerakote was the best option.  Why?  It seems to have all the things I wanted… abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength and hardness.  All things that contribute to a long lasting, reliable firearm.

Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating that can be applied to metal, plastic, polymers and wood making it a great option for firearms.   It’s applied using a very specific process and results in an ultra-thin finish that won’t change typical tolerances meaning your firearm will reassemble and function perfectly!  While the process isn’t complicated, a first time do-it-yourselfer is better off having it done for them by a certified Cerakote Applicator.   In fact, that’s what I did… I worked with a professional… Tom’s Custom Coatings. (tomscustomguns.com)

The whole thing was actually quite simple and started off with completion of a simple form on their website describing what I wanted done.  I provided information about the firearm, uploaded an image and a few words about the 2nd Amendment ‘badge’, the stars & stripes pattern I wanted and submitted.  The next day I received a call from Tracey at Toms Custom Guns, and we chatted about my project.   Tracey’s goal was to ensure success right from the start and that included a real understanding about the look I wanted, positioning of the image and color.   From there, Tom took the next few days to fully disassemble the firearm, prepare it, and complete the Cerakote process.  He sent me pictures of the completed firearm and called to talk through the end result making sure I was happy…. which I am!  Very happy.  They did a great job on both quality of the work AND the customer service.

This was my first Cerakote experience but I can tell you it won’t be my last.  I’m in the process of selecting a design scheme for an AR-15 to feature on MannoFirearms.com.  I’m thinking about a complete and custom package… AR-15, Optic, Light and Bi-pod all in matching Cerakote.   Visit MannoFirearms.com, perhaps when it’s done you’ll be the lucky buyer!

So if you’re thinking about customizing your firearm consider Cerakote from Tom’s Custom Guns.  Take a look at Tom’s website and if you decide to use his service, please let him know you’re a customer of Manno Firearms.  I’m sure he and Tracey will do a great job for you too!

 

 

Gun control for me, but not for Congress. I don’t think so!






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Shooting at ballpark

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve watched and read about the shooting  of Republicans at the ballpark.  Of course the first reaction is “that’s terrible” and perhaps “thankfully there was armed security there to prevent further carnage”.    That’s what I thought too.

Most of us also knew this would ignite a (false) gun control conversation and sure enough, that’s what is happening now.  What interests me however is the commentary that suggests “shouldn’t Congress be allowed to carry a firearm to protect themselves?”   Well… of course they should.  JUST AS WE SHOULD!

Lets remember, they are us, and we are them.  All equals.  We all deserve to defend ourselves by possessing and carrying a firearm,  should we choose to.  By the way, while this incident may raise the discussion the decision has already been made… it’s called the Second Amendment.  How about those resisting it finally get onboard!

So if you’re going to join the conversation about gun control, lets remember our RIGHTS are non-negotiable and it’s a PERSON with a gun that STOPS a NUT with any weapon!

Manno Firearms supports the requirement for background checks to possess a firearm.   If you are LEGALLY allowed to own a weapon we believe you should be LEGALLY ALLOWED to carry that weapon – Period.

I’d bet those hiding in the dugout at the ballpark were thinking the same thing, even if some may be afraid to admit it.

 

June 2017 – Daniel Defense Safety Notification






Have you recently purchased a Daniel Defense Firearm?  If the answer is yes, you’ll want to continue reading this post!

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Even the best manufacturers occasionally have an issue with the manufacturing process.  When that happens, the best companies step forward to make things right, and in this case, make things SAFE.

Daniel Defense, a reliable manufacturer of quality firearms has just announced a Safety Notification related to their Disconnector in the Fire Control Group.  The notification applies to some firearms manufactured between April 1, 2016 and March 3, 2017.    A few cases of a double fire condition have been reported and as you would expect from Daniel Defense, they are quick to help dealers and customers address the issue.

To check if your firearm is affected by this Safety Notification, visit www.DanielDefense.com/Safety and follow the instructions.  It takes about 30 seconds to enter the firearm serial number and the system will immediately identify if the firearm is potentially affected by the issue.   If the firearm is identified as affected STOP USING THE FIREARM, REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, CLEAR THE FIREARM and follow the return instructions provided on the Daniel Defense website.

Manno Firearms, a New York based FFL appreciates manufacturers like Daniel Defense for standing behind their products and keeping customers safe.  We followed the process outlined by Daniel Defense and found it to be simple and quick.  As a result we can continue to serve our customers by selling safe and reliable firearms by Daniel Defense.

 

SCOTUS Peruta v. California update expected Monday






Does the name “Peruta” ring a bell?  It’s the surname of a man who has had a case in the court system for years concerning his inability to be issued a concealed carry permit in San Diego, California.

Mr Peruta is a journalist who at the time this story begins, was living in California and due to the nature of his work and using expensive tools for his job applied for a concealed carry permit in the county of his residence which was San Diego then, as allowed by California state law.

It was denied as are all most all applications in that locale.  The local Sheriff is under no obligation to issue a permit, and the state law does not require a permit to be issued if there are no disqualifying conditions.  At the time of this initial denial, open carry was allowed in some circumstances in California (that has since been changed and is no longer the case) and that was part of the justification for the law as written, saying that there was no total ban on carrying at the time.  Today depending on the whim of the Sheriff processing your application, there may be no chance of gaining state permission to exercise your right to bear arms while outside your home.  This has created the process of “Sheriff shopping” in California where residents submit their applications in counties where the Sheriff is more likely to approve.  Mr Peruta thinks this should not be required.

Mr Peruta filed suit and his case has moved upward through the court system, including reaching a state level where it was changed from Peruta v. San Diego to Peruta v. California  There was a victory at the state level which was later reversed.  The current status is the last decision has been appealed to the Supreme Court and we are waiting to hear whether or not SCOTUS will hear the case.

We expect orders from the justices’ June 1 conference on Monday at 9:30 a.m. There is also a possibility of opinions on Monday at 10 a.m.

This case could affect other states whose laws aren’t based on a “shall issue” but instead on a “may issue” clause for local authorities.

You can follow the status of this important case affecting gun owners rights at http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/peruta-v-california/

Edward

Webmaster, Manno Firearms

National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill






The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 was introduced as a bill into the current session of Congress. H.R.38  It’s currently still in committee at the time of this blog post.  There’s also a similar bill which was introduced into the Senate this session.

Every US state currently allows concealed carry in some form.  This would require states to recognize concealed carry permits issued by other states.  Ten to twenty million concealed carry permits have been issued in the US by some estimates.

Passage of this bill would be a good thing because people who have concealed carry permits in their home state commonly cross state lines, and this bill would simplify compliance with regulations by making that individual’s carry permit valid in any other state that also issued concealed carry permits.

How many gun owners have been prosecuted for simply not knowing every local law and accidentally possessing a weapon after crossing a line on the map?  These bills aim to reduce the complexity and patchwork nature of current gun laws.

It also removes the prohibition from carrying concealed on school grounds and also Federally owned lands that are open to the public for those people.

Critics of the proposed bill cite worries of low state standards being forced onto other states and an expansion of armed citizens that will lead to wild west style shootouts in the streets of the nation.  They say this will increase the difficulty of law enforcement’s job in urban areas which currently have strict gun controls.

It’s true that this bill does nothing to set a national standard for concealed carry.  It also seems to allow residents of the eleven states that currently allow concealed carry without a permit to carry everywhere including states that require their own residents to have a state issued permit.  One version of this bill would allow a person to get a permit from a stat that issues them to non-residents, and then require their home state to honor it.

The chances of this bill passing the House is good, but a fight is expected in the Senate.  The NRA and other organizations will be doing a lot of lobbying and the votes of those who are running for re-election in 2018 will be hard fought for.  I hope it passes as a first step to restoring Second Amendment rights to residents of all states and cities.

This should not be confused with the Constitutional Carry movement, which I’ll write about in an upcoming blog post.

Edward

Webmaster, Manno Firearms

Congress and the President remove a gun control act from the former administration






Congress and the President removed a gun control act from the former administration by passing Public Law No: 115-8 at the end of February.

The name is H.J.Res.40 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
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In laymen’s terms the previous administration’s law required the Social Security Administration (SSA) to notify the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS) when benefit payments are made through a representative payee because the individual is determined to be mentally incapable of managing them.

This is a good thing because under the old law, a person would be flagged in NICS without having been adjudicated as a mental defective, but simply because of an administrative decision, outside of due process.  A bureaucrat should not simply be able to deprive someone of the rights that are acknowledged in our Constitution via a check mark on paperwork.  There should be a review in my opinion but it needs to be done within the legal system.

Of course when the AP reported on this story one of their articles mentioned Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza, the 20 year old Asperger’s Syndrome and OCD sufferer blamed for the shootings.  I don’t know if he is among those who were receiving SSA payments which were directed to someone else but I do recall the investigation showing that he STOLE the weapons used in the shooting from his mother.  This regulation wouldn’t have applied to him and the use of his actions to garner support for the initial law, and to now cite him again as an example of what could now happen since it has been repealed is simply deceitful and fear mongering.

I’m thankful for the efforts of Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa and others in Congress to get this reversed.

Edward

Webmaster, Manno Firearms

 

Is it too soon to be asking Trump where are the changes to gun policy?






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In the year leading up to the election, Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke often about Second Amendment issues on the campaign trail as he was seeking the support and votes of Americans.  For those who value the right to keep and bear arms, and participate in gun ownership and activities using guns, only one of the candidates promised to maintain and preserve those rights.

The American public responded in part by purchasing record setting numbers of firearms in the months leading up to the election.  It’s a pretty good bet that they also responded by supporting and voting for the only pro-gun candidate.  Now that the election has passed and that candidate is in office, is it too soon to be asking President Trump “where are the changes to gun policy you promised?“.

So far President Trump has accomplished a lot of things in his first month in office, but none of his executive actions has directly touched upon the nations’s gun policies that he often commented upon when seeking votes.

Those who would answer the question above “No, it’s not too soon” would likely cite the all too common examples of politicians who’ve made promises and failed to deliver on them, or worse yet, changed their positions once in office.  A man is only as good as is word, and they are just asking that you keep it.  The world is an increasingly dangerous place and delaying changes undermines safety and the ability to defend one’s self and family.

Another response to the question is “Yes, it’s too soon” based on the other things, like getting cabinet positions filled, and submitting a Supreme Court Judge nomination for approval by Congress, that some would argue are more important than direct action on Second Amendment items.  It’s not hard to see how filling the empty position on the Supreme Court could very likely have an effect on the outcome of any gun legislation that comes before them in the future.  It’s also not a stretch to expect that changes to BATF policy will result in critique and political attacks from some and the desire to have the support of a fully staffed cabinet before beginning any sort of contentious actions is understandable.

My personal opinion is that it’s not too soon, but I’m still watching the situation closely.  Decades of election promises that have been broken has fostered a hearty cynicism about politicians, but I still believe that President Trump is very different from the kind of folks whom have been seeking public office in the past.  I can’t wait to see the results of that concerning firearms.

 

Edward

Webmaster, Manno Firearms