Glock wants restrictions on Blue Gun Glocks?

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 13:03

Check out the top of this link:

http://www.blueguns.com/default.asp

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Glock has recently issued a New Contract with Ring's Manufacturing Inc. (BLUEGUNS) to manufacture Glock Blueguns as we have been doing for the past 10 years. This new contract states that Glock restricts the sale of Glock Blueguns to the Public. We are restricted to selling Glock Blueguns to the Police, Military, Trainers, Police Distributors, or Holster Manufacturers. We ask that our customers abide by these rules and refrain from offering Glock Blueguns to the Public on the Internet, Publications or General Catalogs. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support.

It seems a very odd choice on their part. I am curious what the reaction in the general gun community will be to this one. I carry a Glock nearly everyday, but I am under no illusion that they would ever be a staunch RKBA advocate.

pizza_pablo · 02-01-2013, 14:42

His is this different from previously?
No more Blue label guns from Ed's and such?

DocWills · 02-01-2013, 14:46

not blue label guns blue colored training guns.

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 14:47

No, this is a restriction on selling those blue, single block of plastic, non-firing training guns like this:

misunderestimated · 02-01-2013, 14:48

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Originally Posted by pizza_pablo

His is this different from previously?
No more Blue label guns from Ed's and such?

The Blue gun he is referencing is a plastic replica of a gun that is blue in color, its a tool for training

The other guns are actually Blue Labeled guns that are meant for LE sales . They were discounted from regular pricing and came with 3 magazines

misunderestimated · 02-01-2013, 15:04

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Originally Posted by red headed stranger

Check out the top of this link:

http://www.blueguns.com/default.asp

It seems a very odd choice on their part. I am curious what the reaction in the general gun community will be to this one. I carry a Glock nearly everyday, but I am under no illusion that they would ever be a staunch RKBA advocate.

I am sure Gaston may not be aware of this as Gaston Glock in his annual message from the founder article in the 2013 Glock annual spoke of there continued expansion thru first time buyers and how Glock is standing at ready to assist them with there training needs. This is kinda going away from the training aspect of it.

Apparently there are some changes happening at Glock. they recently un expectantly discontinued a Glock armorers purchase program that allowed a person who had successfully completed the course to have the ability to order up to 2 guns at the LE discount direct from Glock to your FFL.

This is a press release for the new guy at Glock, I was told he was responsible for the elimination of the armorers discount gun purchase program and the re alignment of sales areas

http://www.ammoland.com/2012/05/gloc...#axzz2JgkSFmpa

No one like change

Capt Rick Hiott · 02-01-2013, 15:26

This is stupid...

,,,,,why not just make your own?

TSAX · 02-01-2013, 15:58

, cant wait to hear the reason behind this

mrsurfboard · 02-01-2013, 16:03

Who cares

Mattkcc · 02-01-2013, 18:48

If you make holsters for a hobby you would care.

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 18:54

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Originally Posted by mrsurfboard

Who cares

Apparently, you cared enough to click and comment.

I thought the "general glocking" section on a site called Glocktalk would be the place to discuss Glock business decisions that affect people who use Glock-shaped dummy guns.

Moreover, I was hoping some of the more "in the know" members might have some insight into the rationale behind such a decision.

mrsurfboard · 02-01-2013, 19:05

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Originally Posted by red headed stranger

Apparently, you cared enough to click and comment.

I thought the "general glocking" section on a site called Glocktalk would be the place to discuss Glock business decisions that affect people who use Glock-shaped dummy guns.

Moreover, I was hoping some of the more "in the know" members might have some insight into the rationale behind such a decision.

The only people that use these dummy guns are cops, trainers and holster manufactures and they aren't effected. So again, who cares.

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 19:14

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Originally Posted by mrsurfboard

The only people that use these dummy guns are cops, trainers and holster manufactures and they aren't effected. So again, who cares.

People such as myself (and many others) who train using these tools. Dummy guns are an exceptionally safe way to practice a variety of important skills.

Andy W · 02-01-2013, 19:18

Anyone know what problem they are trying to address with this?

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Slotback · 02-01-2013, 19:25

Very interesting turn of events.

mrsurfboard · 02-01-2013, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Andy W

Anyone know what problem they are trying to address with this?

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Maybe because painted black, the look very realistic.

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 20:03

I had thought about that, but there are a lot of cheap airsoft guns that are already black, look more realistic and cost a fraction of a Bluegun.

Bruce M · 02-01-2013, 20:14

Who would want one other than a trainer or a holster maker both of which seem to be allowed based on the message?

red headed stranger · 02-01-2013, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Bruce M

Who would want one other than a trainer or a holster maker both of which seem to be allowed based on the message?

Anyone who signs up for one of the many training classes that has a dummy gun on the list of required equipment, or anyone that would want to practice skills taught in those classes. I'm not sure why a gun owner wouldn't have a dummy gun.

Andy W · 02-01-2013, 21:15

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Originally Posted by mrsurfboard

Maybe because painted black, the look very realistic.

Trying to hold someone up with a fake Glock is a good way to get ventilated by someone who has a real one. Problem solved. No action needed by the company.

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mrsurfboard · 02-01-2013, 23:44

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Originally Posted by red headed stranger

Anyone who signs up for one of the many training classes that has a dummy gun on the list of required equipment, or anyone that would want to practice skills taught in those classes. I'm not sure why a gun owner wouldn't have a dummy gun.

If you are by yourself, just use your real gun. If you are that irresponsible, that you cant use a safe, unloaded gun for practice, then maybe you shouldn't have any guns at all.

GLJones · 02-02-2013, 02:19

Such a lack of tolerance for people to freely purchase what they want or need that doesn't affect you in any way. I see you are from NJ mrsurfboard...leave the NJ attitudes and "I must control others" politics in NJ.

silversport · 02-02-2013, 05:29

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Originally Posted by mrsurfboard

Maybe because painted black, the look very realistic.

but even painted black, they're plastic...who would try to hold up anyone with a plastic gun...

Bill

Bren · 02-02-2013, 06:11

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Originally Posted by pizza_pablo

His is this different from previously?
No more Blue label guns from Ed's and such?

Blue guns are plastic training guns from Rings.

Black&TAN · 02-02-2013, 06:33

I've used Blue Guns to help introduce some new shooters to safe practices, before putting the real deal in hand. Seems to take the edge off, particularly for ladies who spend a lot of time in front of the TV.

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