In the aftermath of Colorado’s post-Newtown civilian disarmament legislation, the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is joining Magpul, Hi Viz, the Ourdoor Channel and thousands of hunters in telling Colorado to piss off. Here’s the presser [via ammoland.com]:
Organizers of the Rocky Mountain Western States Regional IDPA Championship, initially scheduled to take place July 4-6 2013 in Montrose, Colorado, have announced that the match is being canceled in the wake of Colorado’s recently passed gun control laws. An estimated 300-plus shooters from the neighboring states and across the country were expected to attend the three-day competitive shooting event. This is the second shooting competition to abandon the state after a recent announcement by firearms maker Ruger that it was moving the 2013 Ruger Rimfire Challenge World Championship out of Colorado . . .
“With these new Colorado laws going into effect July 1, and based on the ambiguous way in which they were written, we have decided to cancel the Rocky Mountain Western States Regional IDPA Championship,” said event organizer Walt Proulx of Grand Junction.
“Due to the growing number of hunters and shooters choosing to boycott Colorado, and the risk that these laws as written will turn law-abiding citizens into criminals, we were left with no other choice but to cancel what was planned to be one of IDPA’s major regional championships, and one strongly supported by Montrose-area businesses.”
Cancellation of the Rocky Mountain Western States Regional adds to the negative economic impact resulting from the passage of Colorado’s recent gun control legislation. Already, Colorado-based firearms accessories manufacturer Magpul Industries Corp. has announced its intention to leave the state, and Michael Bane, an independent producer for the Outdoor Channel, has said he will cease production of four of the channel’s popular shooting programs in Colorado.
Hunters and shooters, as well as the firearms industry, play a major role in Colorado’s economy. According to data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, over $590 million in annual economic impact is generated by the firearms industry in the state while Colorado’s 259,200 hunters spend another $465 million annually.
For more information on IDPA visit www.IDPA.com. You can also follow the latest news from IDPA via @OfficialIDPA on Twitter, ShootIDPA on Facebook, IDPA TV on YouTube, and IDPA’s official blog, the DOWN ZERO Blog.
Read more at Ammoland.com: http://www.ammoland.com/2013/04/colorado-shooting-competition-canceled-in-wake-of-new-gun-control-laws/#ixzz2PJVhYb2D
Feel bad for the business that will be hurt and who probably don’t support the new laws but they need to put pressure on their reps to fix their stupid laws or be more proactive to begin with so these don’t get passed.
A lot of those “little guys” probably voted for the status quo. I will reserve my sympathy…
We have proven many times over that Americans will not fight. Since we refuse to fight the bullies keep pushing and pushing!!
Where are the real men that this nation needs right now???? We have lost the battle without even throwing a punch.
Go on and keep talking about what guns will work in the absence of modern semi-automatics. Why not trade cookie recepies while you are at it?!?!
This is a good reason why the next US president must withdraw the United States out of the United Nations.
Forget ALL that crap. What slave state gun owners should think about in terms of weapons and tactics is bringing in the NRA, starting class action lawsuits and slapping down these idiotic POS bits of legislation in the courts. Also, get off the couch and campaign to REMOVE these fools from office! Elect pro-gunners ONLY. There comes a time when voters need to choose which issue is most important and then vote on that ONE ISSUE. Do not settle for neutered Constitutional rights! These laws are unconstitutional and I wouldn’t abide by them for ten seconds.
NY resident here. Short term = 12 gauge for the house, Garand for SHTF scenarios. Long term = VA, NC, FL or TX. All I need to put my house on the market and get moving is a job…and I am looking.
If one of these UN gestapo people comes on my property they DIE
Maybe Colt should take a hint and move to TX before their employees are arrested for touching an AR
Yeah, there is something undeniably ….romantic about the idea of calling the Garand back to service on the home front, especially given the circumstances. I think John Garand would approve, seeing how the Government never paid him a dime for his work.
The best tactical ideas don’t undermine Operational Security. Proceeding with the “Behind Enemy Lines” ideal, you have to get with the program of being high covert and mobile.
I do think with FMJ that bigger is better but 1911s offer more steel easily recognized as a gun and if your shirt coming up on accident is likely to get you court time I would certainly go with a smaller gun. I don’t like 9mm FMJ for defense but a Kahr P9 is far easier to hide than most 1911s. Same idea carries for mags if they print or fall out of a pocket. Smaller is easier to palm and hide if you slip up.
Rifles, get a break open shotgun to start for price and raw power. It depends on preference otherwise. A couple articles mention the Remington 750, lever guns…it lies in your defense desires. But a scattergun needs a place in any home.
I can tell you, from personal experience, that the people behind Promatic are an outstanding group of people.
Ehh, I ‘d rather watch Kyle aka FPS Commie Soviet from Georgia blow shit up…
I’d like to say something about Rep. Cornyn, he’s one of the good guys, he’s my rep with Cruz and while Cornyn is a rank and file republican, he’s as honest and forthright as they come, I’ve had a bunch of dialog back and forth with Rep Cronyn over the years and even though I disagree with probably half of his stances, I can’t say enough good things about him.
You are wrong. There is a time to force a peaceful person to do something through the force of government. For instance, I know a lot of peaceful deadbeat fathers who don’t pay their child support for the kid that they made. I’m sure that other instances could be thought of if one thought long enough.
“As much as I love uns, I just know I’m gonna prefer the bourbon. “
Was that supposed to be “guns” or a rather-obscure Al Bundy sub-reference?
While the hometown hunters may be happy for they will likely have more elbow room, and the politicians will be happy as they got what they thought they wanted, the financial reality may come back to bite the state in the @$$. Yes, gun stores will likely go out of business, furthering the Pols agenda, but as the gun store fares-so will others. Gun shows will split, as well as regional competitions because what’s the point? Follow that up with the financial struggle of the businesses that while not connected directly to guns, get a boost whenever something happens which is gun related. Be it the guides, the hotels, the convention centers, the restaurants, the sporting goods supply shops, the wildlife preserves, the private hunting grounds, the gun ranges, auto rental companies. The potential for the list of those on the losing end can be quite long. Add to this the companies who have already made a statement of intention to leave and those who have not smelled the coffee as of yet, removing jobs as they seek out greener pasture. Now envision the loss of sales and or income taxes that goes with the reduction of turnover. While the politicos and anti-2A folks may currently be patting themselves and each other on the back, the day of reckoning on their decision is bound to eventually rear its ugly head. When it does they will have none other to blame than the face in the mirror. Then they will likely have to face the wrath of the voter-who will know EXACTLY whom to blame, allowing those responsible to join the unemployment lines that they themselves created.
Very accurate rifle,have a “build rifle”,a Surplus Arms & Ammo lower,with a Palmetto State Armory lower parts kit,the upper is a Sherluk heavy barrel M-4,A-3,with front post sight,red dot sight,and fold down rear sight,shoots just as good as any other big name rifle I have shot,as long as it is Mil-Spec they shoot alike,but some gun snobs will beg to differ!Keep your powder dry.
I’m disappointed by the lack of real advice…
For bump in the night home defense many consider a pistol superior to a shotgun because it allows you to open doors, FBI carry a flashlight or herd non-combatants with your off hand. 1911 or a wheel gun would do the trick.
For bunkering a pump shotgun but only if you’re willing to put in enough time to run it effectively.
Battle rifle M1 Garand or M1A1
Not really a battle rifle but still semi-auto BAR or Mini-14
For bugging out a take down Ruger 10-20
As for strategic retreat, there’s no dishonor in depriving the anti’s of your economic effort or your headcount for the electoral college. If you live in a solid blue state like NY your presence helps the antis no matter how you vote.
I wouldn’t commit to moving until SCOTUS reviews NY SAFE. I believe it will not pass the common use threshold of Heller. I haven’t looked at CT’s law.
I guess she was on the clock and younguns will always talk too fast but a valiant effort. Well done.
TTAG,
For you and your readers, if interested, here is the totality of this 138-page legislation that CT is voting on today. It’s a long read, but worth it. It has been said that the CT General Assembly didn’t receive this until 7:30 am his morning. And they are to vote on it today. Sound familiar?
It is Bill No. 1160- An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety. Sadly enough, this will not bring back the dead children nor will it prevent more of them. CT is lost, TTAG. Lost.
Linkage: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/TOB/s/pdf/2013SB-01160-R00-SB.pdf
So, is Hickenlooper channeling the Anschluss from 1938? This looks like the first step in abdicating local governance to the Feds. What does the governance model of a federally administrated ‘state’ look like. Will the Obama administration supply them with their new state constitution all at once, or a piece at a time? When will
PutinObama be appointing Countycommissarscommissioners.What’s it worth to you? For $25 an hour, you got a deal.
Yes. I love this site and I won’t leave but I do not believe you should give spree killers the fame they want.
I would like to leave my field (IT) and get into this industry.
the needle on my pissed meter just broke the fuk off.