I totally agree. So as little as it matters I will not ever buy from Williams directly again. Sucks because I like there sights. There is nothing on there site stating it but the guy I spoke with said a note hangs by the register. Im going to call back today to talkto someone else. He named a few other states too. I e had the same problem with knives. I used to order fr knives plus out of Texas. But the stopped shipping here too because of NYC.

I love it too when someone says you voted for them or even better just move out of NY. Just what I want to do. Uproot my family move away from all my other family and friends. Plus leave the area I love for all its hunting,fishing, etc.

There is a mentality out there that says, "If we don't sell to California or New York, or Maryland or where ever, then they'll change their laws." as if the gun buyers are the ones passing the (anti)-gun laws.

exact same laws the locals must endure. Sounds good to me - I'm tired of the "exemptions" the politicians regularly attach to laws. Apply them equally or not at all.

That said, other retailers are backing out entirely for a several different reasons. One, they really don't want to try and figure out which laws apply to CA, NY, NJ, etc., not to mention city regs. Two, like Ruger, they are selling everything as fast as they can get/make it. No need to address the extra headache. Hopefully, that will ease up soon as the panic subsides. I think it is subsiding a bit as AR component prices are dropping - the pipeline is finally filling up.

Also, FFL dealers are largely NOT gun people; they are just trying to make a living. They can quote day-to-day prices on items and yet still describe different finishes as "black" and "silver" instead of blued/stainless. Their grasp of changing gun laws is tenuous at best, so some are just erring on the side of caution.