Ruger CEO: California Microstamping Law Being Used to Deny Second Amendment Rights

Published on January 28, 2014
Duration: 6:28

Michael Feifer, CEO of Ruger, discusses the impact of California's microstamping law on firearm sales. The law requires new firearms to meet microstamping requirements, which Feifer deems technologically unfeasible and a means to deny citizens their Second Amendment rights. Ruger, along with Smith & Wesson, is unable to sell new semi-automatic handguns in California due to this law, and existing models are being removed from the approved roster. Ruger supports the NSSF lawsuit challenging the microstamping law, viewing it as a 'gun grab' rather than a public safety measure.

Quick Summary

California's microstamping law prevents manufacturers like Ruger from selling new semi-automatic handguns and is forcing existing models off the approved roster. Ruger CEO Michael Feifer states this law is technologically unfeasible and serves to deny citizens their Second Amendment rights, supporting legal challenges against it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ruger CEO on Program
  2. 00:12Microstamping Law in California
  3. 00:27Impact on Ruger and Smith & Wesson Sales
  4. 00:45Roster Restrictions and Decreasing Availability
  5. 01:19Reasons for the Law's Impact
  6. 01:54California's Strict Stance on Manufacturing Changes
  7. 02:21Unfeasible Microstamping Technology
  8. 02:32Inability to Sell to Consumers
  9. 03:06Considering Ceasing California Sales
  10. 03:12Law Enforcement Supply Dilemma
  11. 04:07Lack of Public Safety Benefit
  12. 04:20Denial of Second Amendment Rights
  13. 04:36Ruger's Support for NSSF Lawsuit
  14. 04:52Hope in Litigation: Chicago Ruling Parallel
  15. 05:25Anticipating Further Anti-Gun Moves
  16. 06:17Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary impact of California's microstamping law on firearm manufacturers like Ruger?

California's microstamping law prevents manufacturers from introducing new semi-automatic handguns to the state's approved roster. It also forces existing models off the roster, drastically reducing the number of firearms available for consumers to purchase in California.

Why does Ruger's CEO consider the microstamping law a denial of Second Amendment rights?

Ruger's CEO, Michael Feifer, argues that the microstamping technology is unfeasible and serves as a pretext to ban semi-automatic handguns, thereby denying law-abiding citizens their constitutional right to bear arms.

Is Ruger taking legal action against California's microstamping law?

Yes, Ruger supports the lawsuit filed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) challenging the microstamping law. They are also involved in other legal actions aimed at overturning such restrictive legislation.

Does the microstamping law apply to law enforcement firearms in California?

No, law enforcement agencies in California are exempt from the microstamping standard. This exemption leads Ruger's CEO to question the law's stated purpose of enhancing public safety.

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