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Thursday, December 27th, 2012Troy Industries Issues Statement Regarding Dick’s Sporting Goods Suspension of MSR Sales
Thursday, December 27th, 2012Troy Industries issued this statement earlier today regarding the decision by big box store Dick’s Sporting Goods to abruptly suspend sales of Modern Sporting Rifles after the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT earlier this month.
Troy Defense (Troy), a division a Troy Industries, Inc., was deeply dismayed and shocked to hear through national media outlets that Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) made the decision to stop selling the Troy Carbine along with other modern sporting rifles. DSG did not contact or inform Troy of this decision prior to notifying the public. Nor was Troy informed by DSG that cancellation letters were being sent to customers, set to arrive on Christmas Eve (a day Troy was closed).
Troy has invested millions of dollars in its facility and operations to bring its first ever modern sporting rifle to the market under an exclusive contract with DSG. In selecting DSG as the sole distributor of the Troy Carbine, Troy relied on DSG’s high sales forecasts and sales potential prior to undertaking the significant financial and corporate commitment necessary to design, develop, manufacture and bring a new modern sporting rifle to the marketplace. Based on DSG’s press release, DSG’s anti-gun stance is clear – DSG will not continue modern sporting rifle sales and Troy will sadly not see its Carbine readily available — despite the outlay of millions of dollars by Troy and its commitment to support DSG in its distribution efforts.
Troy is currently researching other channels to ensure continuous and consistent distribution for its rifles. But please note, Troy’s pricing to DSG was based upon volume sales. It is unlikely that pricing to any other outlet in the future will support the pricing granted to DSG. Troy understands the anger of certain DSG customers whose purchases have been cancelled – you got a great price from DSG. However, Troy, itself, cannot come anywhere close to offering the Carbine at the price DSG was offering it. DSG devalued and diluted Troy’s brand when it offered for sale the Carbine at a steeply discounted price during Thanksgiving week. As a result of the sale price set by DSG, DSG oversold and overpromised its inventory. Nonetheless, the current ill-will could have been avoided had DSG not terminated modern sporting rifle sales, promptly canceled overpromised orders, and forthrightly communicated with Troy.
Troy is hopeful that it will soon identify a new distribution channel for its Carbine. We ask for your patience and support during this difficult and transitory time.
Best regards,
Stephen Troy
CEO & Founder
The Troy Group
www.troydefense.com
www.troyind.com
www.troyprepared.com
SKD Asshole-Proofed PMAG Follow up
Sunday, December 23rd, 2012From SKD Tactical –
SKD LEGION, WE SALUTE YOU.
SKD fans tore through 500 ASSHOLE-PROOFED PMAGS in a few hours and together we raised $12,500 to help protect FREEDOM. We wont know the breakdown for how much went to each organization until after all the invoices are counted (likely Tuesday), but just thought y’all should know that this is what happens when people who care put their money where there mouth is. Hopefully we’ll have more mags in before the nonsense hits full throttle. Till then, SOUND OFF IF YOU GOT IN ON THE ACTION 😉
An Update From Combat Flip Flops
Friday, December 21st, 2012Combat Flip Flops has asked is to share this message with you. I have spoken at length with the CFF crew discussing the challenges of economic development in what amounts to a combat zone. While things are better economically in Afghanistan than they were 10 years ago, challenges remain.
SSD Community,
We started Combat Flip Flops with the mission of supporting a growing Afghan economy. Our goal to manufacture in Afghanistan is anchored in the belief that a strong economy will sustain the gains made over the last decade.
While our mission hasn’t changed, some things are out of our control. As international forces prepare to withdraw in 2014, the mature Afghan National Army and Police are taking the lead. Afghans are making the best financial decisions to sustain the army and police created alongside coalition forces. Footwear manufacturers in Kabul depend heavily on military contracts, so any decrease in volume has a huge impact on sustainable operations. Unfortunately, the decline came faster than expected and the CFF plant could not sustain operations on supplemental flip flop volume. We received word earlier this month that our current factory would be closing its doors on December 31 due to a lack of military boot contracts.
Although the military manufacturing sector is slowing down, the economy in Afghanistan is on the rise and we’re amazed at the progress we’ve seen over the past few years. Small businesses are booming, schools are creating empowered Afghan youth, and the most professional security services in Afghan history are in place. This wouldn’t have been possible without the opportunity created by the US military and international forces.
So what to do with 3,400 pair of raw materials? We’re bringing it home.
We’ve paid attention to the emails, blog postings, and phone calls asking, “Why don’t you make them in the USA?” Roger that. With a foundation of predictable U.S. production, CFF can withstand the delays, setbacks, and difficulties of doing business in post conflict areas. The shop will be set up in Issaquah, Washington and will begin manufacturing in January 2013. Combat Flip Flops will resume production in Afghanistan and offer a full line of U.S. and Afghan made products to our customers in the near future.
We truly appreciate our customers’ faith and support over the last year. Thank you for sticking with us and we look forward to having regular inventory for delivery this Spring.
Respectfully,
Andy, Griff, and Lee
Combat Flip Flops. Bad for running. Worse for fighting
www.combatflipflops.com
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LEAFGEAR Launches New Site
Friday, December 21st, 2012
Dutch military outfitter LEAFGEAR has launched a new website. In 2010, two former SF operators started offering high quality tactical products online in Europe. Their focus was on tactical equipment they had used during their collective 25 years in service. Today LEAFGEAR is available in four languages and offers most high-end tactical brands, including Arc’teryx LEAF, Crye Precision, Ops-Core, FirstSpear, Carinthia, Smith Elite, Source, NFM, S&S Precision, amongst others. And yes, they are shipping worldwide including Cook Islands.
To celebrate LEAFGEAR offers a 20% discount on all Arc’teryx LEAF products when ordered during Christmas, on 25 and 26 December only. Simply find, fix and strike…
Use promo code ARCLEAFRULES.
Who ISN’T Price Gouging?
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012Seems like everyone and his brother is price gouging for guns, ammo and magazines. So who ISN’T gouging customers? List the company and link in the comments section. If its a local joint put their name, city and tel number in the comments.
Don’t forget the links!
