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Last week, Citigroup which is an underwrite to multiple credit card and business credit products, released this statement which lays out their policy regarding use of their credit for purchasing firearms and accessories.
Announcing Our U.S. Commercial Firearms Policy
By Ed Skyler, Executive Vice President, Global Public Affairs, Citi
MARCH 22, 2018 11:30 AM
For too many years, in too many places, our country has seen acts of gun violence that have resulted in heartbreaking losses. We are all too familiar with them and there is no need to recount them here.
Over the same amount of time, we have waited for our grief to turn into action and see our nation adopt common-sense measures that would help prevent firearms from getting into the wrong hands. That action has sadly never come and as the weeks pass after the most recent mass shooting, it appears we are stuck in the same cycle of tragedy and inaction.
As a society, we all know that something needs to change. And as a company, we feel we must do our part.
Today, our CEO announced Citi is instituting a new U.S. Commercial Firearms Policy. It is not centered on an ideological mission to rid the world of firearms. That is not what we seek. There are millions of Americans who use firearms for recreational and other legitimate purposes, and we respect their Constitutional right to do so.
But we want to do our part as a company to prevent firearms from getting into the wrong hands. So our new policy centers around current firearms sales best practices that will guide those we do business with as a firm.
Under this new policy, we will require new retail sector clients or partners to adhere to these best practices: (1) they don’t sell firearms to someone who hasn’t passed a background check, (2) they restrict the sale of firearms for individuals under 21 years of age, and (3) they don’t sell bump stocks or high-capacity magazines. This policy will apply across the firm, including to small business, commercial and institutional clients, as well as credit card partners, whether co-brand or private label. It doesn’t impact the ability of consumers to use their Citi cards at merchants of their choice.
We know our clients also care about these issues and we have begun to engage with them in the hope that they will adopt these best practices over the coming months. If they opt not to, we will respect their decision and work with them to transition their business away from Citi.
We have few relationships with companies that manufacture firearms. For those that do, we will be initiating due diligence conversations on the subject to better understand what products they make, what markets and retailers they sell to and what sales practices those retailers follow to ensure adherence to the best practices outlined above. This same due diligence screening will apply to potential clients going forward.
These common-sense sales practices already have widespread public support according to recent polling and they are easy to implement. Some, like Walmart, have gone even further.
We recognize that we don’t have all the answers and that existing technology in our industry doesn’t allow for a more targeted approach at points of sale. For that reason, we would like to convene those in the financial services industry and other stakeholders to tackle these challenges together and see what we can do. This approach has worked well in areas such as sustainability, where the Equator Principles ushered in a new era of environmentally and socially responsible financing practices. We hope to leverage collective action to encourage responsible practices by all who sell firearms. As best practices evolve, we will update our policies accordingly.
We know that the actions we are taking today will invite passion on both sides. We don’t have the perfect solution but we have come to the conclusion that we must do our part to keep guns out of the hands of those who wish to do harm. And we hope our actions help achieve that vital goal.
Stevensville, MD 22 MAR 18-Zodiac Milpro will be demonstrating the capabilities of the Zodiac Hurricane H1300 Interceptor at the Sea, Air, Space Conference April 9-11 in National Harbor, MD.
Zodiac Milpro is regarded as a global leader of military and professional Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and inflatables for naval operations, search and rescue, border security, law enforcement and special applications.
The Zodiac Hurricane H1300 is a brand new platform designed as a high capacity, long range interdiction craft. Designed on a patented MACH 2 (Military Air Channeled Hull 2) stepped aluminum hull, this craft features dual consoles, reconfigurable deck spaces fore and aft, dive access doors, and advanced propulsion control/vessel positioning systems. The dual consoles are fitted with a removable roof, and foldable mast and windscreen to reduce transportation height. With the true RHIB design and high speed capability, the H1300 provides an excellent pursuit and boarding platform.
The H1300 is ready for full production as-is. All electronic components, engines, control systems, outfitting items, and deck layout may be changed at customer request. In addition, hull design changes can be considered to achieve mission specific payload/range/speed requirements.
Boat Features
Intercept speed-up to 61 knots
Range-up to 400 NM
Payload-8,800 lbs
Fuel capacity-505 gal
Maximum horsepower-up to 4×400 HP
Durarib foam collar with auto inflation
Aft quarter dive door
Triple or quadruple propulsion packages available
www.zodiacmilpro.com or +1-410-643-4141
Keene, NH – Ever wanted to be in your own action film? Samson Manufacturing, a leader in Firearms Parts & Accessories is ready to make you a movie star! Offering Direct and 90 Degree GoPro Mount Kits with your choice of M-LOK or KeyMod compatibility, giving you numerous ways to capture those shots you really want.
“In today’s culture everyone is posting videos of themselves engaged in their favorite activities and that includes shooters. With two mounts attached to their handguard, one facing forward and the other facing the shooter, they can take videos of themselves and their targets at the same time” Samson spokesman Dave Biggers said.
Samson Direct and 90 Degree GoPro Mounting Kits include the appropriate base and all the necessary hardware to attach your GoPro housing. Samson’s latest mounts are machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum and feature a Mil-spec hardcoat anodized finish for durability. Will fit any GoPro camera which uses the companies two-finger housing. Check the Samson website regularly to see even more attachment options for GoPro’s in the future.
Designed, engineered, manufactured and finished in the USA.
For more information and to see additional new products from Samson, visit www.samson-mfg.com.
Samson Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of firearms parts and accessories. Delivering quality, innovation and value to the commercial, military, law enforcement and OEM markets since 1994. Using U.S.-sourced materials, Samson products are designed, engineered, manufactured and finished in New Hampshire, USA.
KF Armory, LLC, exhibited their Modular Interlocking Ballistic Barrier System (MIB²S) at the USASOC 9th Annual International Sniper Competition. We should do a preview earlier in the week, but there are a lot of questions about what the system looks like.
Essentially, they are ballistic building blocks Which defeat up to .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) and in recent Department of Defense testing successfully stopped multiple MK 211 .50 Caliber Raufoss rounds and multiple RPG-7 HE Fragmentary rounds. You can configure them in any number of ways and as they lock together freestanding, rather than using a cement, can be easily reconfigured in order to use them in other ways, or to replace destroyed blocks.
At the US Tactical Supply I finally got a chance to check out the SAIN Defense Firearm Cleaning System In person. The amount of thought, and work, that went into this thing is impressive.
It’s available in 5.56 and 7.62 versions. Either one come packed in a Coyote or MultiCam pouch. The contents consist of:
Rod Sections for the kit are 17-4PH Stainless steel and 360 Brass (7.62 sections). (NOTE: 5.56 sections do not have bore riders due to small bore diameter. Uses standard, commercial (COTS) 8-32 male bore attachments.) Brass bore riders (softer than the bore) keep rod centered, reinforce the section joints, and keep the stainless rod off of the bore. Rod sections are knurled for assembly/disassembly with wet hands and without the use of tools. The rod is extremely strong and precision manufactured.
Picatinny Rail Interface (Patented): 6061 aluminum. Allows the rod to spin freely, forms a conventional T-handle, and also allows the weapon fore grip to be used as a handle. Also equipped with a 3/8” drive socket attachment which may be used as a weapons maintenance tool.
US Tactical Supply has both versions on GSA schedule (GS-07F-0259N).
I noticed a slight update to the Knight’s Armament Company Lightweight Assault Machine Gun we showed you last year.
The barrel remains 15″ but it’s now a heavy barrel and they added a handle. This, after user feedback, which told them that the original barrel was getting hot and some users didn’t want to have to change it out and others who said it was difficult to change without a handle when they wanted to. Knight’s made both changes.
I’ve got to tell you, it weighs under 9 lbs and carrying it outside to take a photo, it felt like a carbine rather than a belt fed.