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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:53:42 PM EST
[#1]
Wouldn't be shocked if they had to make contributions in order to be considered for gov't contracts with various LE agencies in the state of CA.
We should still be holding all of these companies feet to the fire, though. It used to be much harder to uncover this kind of data, thanks internet! Hope you guys keep digging! |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:53:58 PM EST
[#2]
I will wait for the Autist from the other thread
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:54:10 PM EST
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I suspect every company that does business with anything government contracts has invested in anti-gun/anti-freedom over the years just to grease the skids. Payola in another name, just a matter of how butthurt the proletariat gets from those actions. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:54:24 PM EST
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Goddamn Wonder if Streamlight is that bad? Well, SF can eat a dick, glad I never bought any of thier overpriced shit. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:55:25 PM EST
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Well fuck. I use surefire suppressors...cant exactly cut it up and get something else over night. Fuck them though. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:55:28 PM EST
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After the Benchmade debacle I figured I'd poke around on some of the other brands I had assumed were pro 2A. Official PAC Name: THE SUREFIRE PAC Location: FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Industry: Misc Manufacturing & Distributing; Fabricated metal products Treasurer: HOWARD, DOUG FEC Committee ID: C00464768 Donations from Surefire LLC (PAC) 2010 - $4,800 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2010) 2012 - $5,000 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00464768) 2014 - $556 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2014) 2018 - $500 to DNC Services Corp (here and here) Summary - Over $10k to House Representative Loretta Sanchez Bills Sponsored or Co-Sponsored by Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) H.R.2324 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 111th Congress (2009-2010) https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2324 H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 112th Congress (2011-2012) https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/308 H.R.752 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/752 H.R.1217 - Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1217 H.R.3411 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3411 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:55:48 PM EST
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After the Benchmade debacle I figured I'd poke around on some of the other brands I had assumed were pro 2A. Official PAC Name: THE SUREFIRE PAC Location: FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Industry: Misc Manufacturing & Distributing; Fabricated metal products Treasurer: HOWARD, DOUG FEC Committee ID: C00464768 Donations from Surefire LLC (PAC) 2010 - $4,800 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2010) 2012 - $5,000 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00464768) 2014 - $556 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2014) 2018 - $500 to DNC Services Corp (here and here) Summary - Over $10k to House Representative Loretta Sanchez Bills Sponsored or Co-Sponsored by Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) H.R.2324 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 111th Congress (2009-2010) https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2324 H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 112th Congress (2011-2012) https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/308 H.R.752 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/752 H.R.1217 - Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1217 H.R.3411 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3411 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:56:53 PM EST
[#8]
Ain't that some shit.
"Maybe" it's Surefire lining pockets for tax abatements, favors, and such. Californistan only has 7 Republican Reps, out of 53 districts, and 2 Dem senators. So any pocket lining would more than likely have to go into a Democommie's bank account. No excuse at all to hand $$$ to those cocksuckers, but sometimes you gotta pay to play. I love my Surefire lights, but I'm probably gonna start sending money to Streamlight from now on. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:57:56 PM EST
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What happened between 2012 and 2014? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:59:08 PM EST
[#10]
So much for that SOCOM RC2 can I was going to buy. Looks like I'll just change mounts and buy another TranQuilo.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:59:27 PM EST
[#11]
We should just boycott the world.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:00:30 PM EST
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Any progun donations? 2010 Miller, Gary (R-CA)$2,000 Sanchez, Loretta (D-CA)$4,800 2012 McKeon, Buck (R-CA)$3,500 Miller, Gary (R-CA)$2,500 Rohrabacher, Dana (R-CA)$2,500 Salmon, Matt (R-AZ)$5,000 Sanchez, Loretta (D-CA)$5,000 2014 McKeon, Buck (R-CA)$555 Miller, Gary (R-CA)$555 Sanchez, Loretta (D-CA)$556 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:00:30 PM EST
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:00:57 PM EST
[#14]
BTW OP
Thanks for digging this up, I was going to buy a suppressor from them for my LMT MWS, I'm going with Gemtech now. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:01:01 PM EST
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Didn’t Sandy Hook and moving out of Colorado take place during this time? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What happened between 2012 and 2014? Or are you thinking about the Magpul move after Sand hook? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:02:28 PM EST
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We should just boycott the world. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:02:52 PM EST
[#17]
WTF. With my 60-round standard cap mag I say WTF.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:02:56 PM EST
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That’s when the party starts. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:03:27 PM EST
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So, look. I get that we are kind of rabble rousing with this, but they donated money to republican candidates also. Sanchez was the rep from their district in California... it looks like they were just trying to grease the wheels that they actually had to deal with. She was the rep for that district for like 20 years. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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After the Benchmade debacle I figured I'd poke around on some of the other brands I had assumed were pro 2A. Official PAC Name: THE SUREFIRE PAC Location: FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Industry: Misc Manufacturing & Distributing; Fabricated metal products Treasurer: HOWARD, DOUG FEC Committee ID: C00464768 Donations from Surefire LLC (PAC) 2010 - $4,800 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2010) 2012 - $5,000 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00464768) 2014 - $556 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2014) 2018 - $500 to DNC Services Corp (here and here) Summary - Over $10k to House Representative Loretta Sanchez Bills Sponsored or Co-Sponsored by Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) H.R.2324 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 111th Congress (2009-2010) https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2324 H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 112th Congress (2011-2012) https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/308 H.R.752 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/752 H.R.1217 - Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1217 H.R.3411 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3411 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:03:50 PM EST
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Fuck surefire anyways for their black friday bullshit. But good find! |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:03:58 PM EST
[#21]
Outlet50
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:04:41 PM EST
[#22]
Interesting that it's the leaders in their markets that are fucking themselves over.
S&W SA RRA Benchmade Surefire Who's next? Fortunately I'm too cheap to buy stuff from most of these makers. 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:04:50 PM EST
[#23]
Sanchez is THE poster girl for democrats stealing elections. Female, socialist-democrat, minority who rode rampant, unchecked vote fraud to unseat B-1 Bob Dornan.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:05:18 PM EST
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:06:31 PM EST
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Just wait until we get a report on all the money Glock drops on European politicians. That’s when the party starts. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That’s when the party starts. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:09:01 PM EST
[#26]
only surefire light I got was issued, the rest have been Streamlight.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:12:54 PM EST
[#27]
Proven right again.......I'm glad some of you are finally catching up.
I'll say it again STOP SPENDING ANYTHING ON THE GUN INDUSTRY. "Oh but muh schootn stuff" You aren't going to be shooting jack in the not to distant future if nothing changes our current course. Want to spend money on 'gun stuff'......? Start supporting pro-2A lawsuits! "Oh but we gots ta support gun makers" They have all been profiting off of gun owners for decades, and while there is nothing wrong with profit, its time they start supporting the gun owners. All of them...gun makers, ammo makers, parts makers, anything related to the firearm industry, stop spending and send your money to support lawsuits. Yes they will take a hit, but they have to join the fight. Hell gun owners have to join the fight......most aren't doing jack. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:13:05 PM EST
[#28]
Leupold & Stevens...
https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?cycle=2014&strID=C00548057 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:13:39 PM EST
[#29]
Are they located in Cali? My business is located in Detroit if you don’t donate to politicians you get fucked. And all the politicians in my area with power is democrats
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:13:44 PM EST
[#30]
Olight PL-2
I have two of these. And another somewhere I can't find. Awesome and rugged lights. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ZN748G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:16:18 PM EST
[#31]
Goddamnit
I have to go fuck up like 3K in surefire silencers and lights now |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:16:21 PM EST
[#32]
I love it. I can't wait to see who else has given money to whom.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:16:42 PM EST
[#33]
Who's next?
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:16:52 PM EST
[#34]
WOW we need to start a database showing this info and let gun owners decide what companies they will purchase products from.
How about Palmetto State Armory? Are they safe? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:17:32 PM EST
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WOW we need to start a database showing this info and let gun owners decide what companies they will purchase products from. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:18:30 PM EST
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Wow. It really is amazing how many gun stuff companies are donating to anti gun people. Makes you really wonder, doesn't it? I have one surefire product and I'll keep it, but I'm not going to buy anything else from them. Been spreading the word around about benchmade, will spread the word about surefire. I am my friend's gun/knife nerd and they do listen to me a lot when they ask what they should buy.....and they are educated about the perils of leftist agenda (and pissed about it). Most of the "gun companies" that focus on .Gov sales first, like surfire, are not usually pro gun. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:18:32 PM EST
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Who's next? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:18:47 PM EST
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Is this just a greasing of the local politician, or ideological support? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:19:19 PM EST
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Is this just a greasing of the local politician, or ideological support? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:20:00 PM EST
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I've stated that supposedly supporting the 2nd Amendment but still working hard for those contracts with the very folks that want to take the 2nd Amendment away from us is a bad option. I'm curious where Magpul donates too. They pulled out of Colorado but still work hard to sell to places like the UK, Australia, and various locations in the US that are anti gun. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:20:08 PM EST
[#41]
Time to head over to the EE and wait for the fire sales.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:21:02 PM EST
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Well, that makes it okay, right? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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After the Benchmade debacle I figured I'd poke around on some of the other brands I had assumed were pro 2A. Official PAC Name: THE SUREFIRE PAC Location: FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Industry: Misc Manufacturing & Distributing; Fabricated metal products Treasurer: HOWARD, DOUG FEC Committee ID: C00464768 Donations from Surefire LLC (PAC) 2010 - $4,800 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2010) 2012 - $5,000 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00464768) 2014 - $556 to Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) (Link - https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00464768&cycle=2014) 2018 - $500 to DNC Services Corp (here and here) Summary - Over $10k to House Representative Loretta Sanchez Bills Sponsored or Co-Sponsored by Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) H.R.2324 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 111th Congress (2009-2010) https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2324 H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 112th Congress (2011-2012) https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/308 H.R.752 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/752 H.R.1217 - Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1217 H.R.3411 - Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015 114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3411 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:21:32 PM EST
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Fuck surefire anyways for their black friday bullshit. But good find! Now I'm not selling any of my SFs, but I'll be damned if I'm buying another. Too many competitors selling comparable products these days. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:22:31 PM EST
[#44]
Glad I only buy Streamlights.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:23:00 PM EST
[#45]
Just for the record, we don't give money to anyone.
Mostly because we don't make enough to piss it into the wind.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:23:24 PM EST
[#46]
Well, fuck.
Thank you OP for doing the legwork. I will take the benchmade approach and send my lights I have in for lifetime warranty work but my next purchase will be from somewhere else. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:23:29 PM EST
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Surefire is deep behind enemy lines, they make the most of their business with Police and Military - so they believe their revenue is secure.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:24:21 PM EST
[#48]
Good work, OP
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:24:22 PM EST
[#49]
Vista Outdoor...
https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?cycle=2016&strID=C00572156 |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:26:55 PM EST
[#50]
Thank you. I’m in the market for a 5.56 suppressor & was considering SureFire.
Not now! Why would I support a company who’s supporting politicians trying to make me a criminal? |
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