I guess now that we have opened pandoras box it is worth a response.
First, I would like to say we have never criticized or bad mouthed another dealer or Manufacturer, nor would we ever. Our post was factual, it was not meant to stir the pot, it was there to address an issue that was of concern.
Should we have not received that phone call from the RCMP I would not be writing this.
We did not call out Blueline, nor was their name mentioned during that call. I know this to be the case because I was the one who personally received the call from the RCMP.
I was enlightened to the fact that another exporter had reached out to the BC COF and had implied there were differences in the two platforms and the ATI variant was not the same. The word prohibited was used.
You can imagine this phone call coming as a complete surprise given that we received NR clearance on the rifle on Aug 1, 2019.
On March 12, 2019 both the Blue Line and ATI GSG-16 rifles were prohibited.
IRUNGUNS submitted a technical data package to SSFS and imported one rifle for further inspection should it be needed. We also obtained technical drawing and schematics on the rifle.
On Aug 1, 2019 we were advised that the ATI GSG-16 firearm was Non Restricted. One of our customers was the first in Canada to receive a GSG-16 as he was the first person who inquired about its admissibility.
He received the original firearm that was imported for the Technical Data Package. This firearm was not required for inspection due to the detailed information that was provided in the TDP.
It is perceived that obtaining an FRT or having a firearm classified is a life changing event, this process does not cost thousands or take years to do. It's the cost of the firearm and diligence in providing the right information. If that was indeed the case try submitting a new platform to the ATF, and afterwards, let us know your thoughts.
We made a post on CGN
August 1, 2019 at 3:02pm IRUNGUNS announced the introduction of the rifle.
On Aug 1, 2019 at 4:41pm Blue Line did the same.
This can be verified should you look at the original posts made by both Blueline and IRUNGUNS.
I can understand their frustration as we stole their thunder. Evidently, they were not aware we had also submitted a Technical Data package on the same rifle.
IRUNGUNS has taken its share of hits regarding this platform and bringing it to the Canadian market. Not only here in Canada but also in the US.
Never have we seen such hostility, its almost comical.
There are a lot of things that have gone unannounced since the NR version of this platform was made public.
Blueline was very vocal in their multiple voicemails and emails to ATI.
Blueline’s frustration even caused GSG in Germany to reach out to ATI to find out what going on.
It was stated IRUNGUNS had ruined the market, that we were selling the rifle way too cheap, furthermore it was strongly implied that we should be put on the DNS list as Blueline had a substantial investment and years of work into this.
I can attest to this as factual as I was also the one who took that call.
In closing,
We are here and will continue to bring happiness and joy to all firearm enthusiasts.
Jason Lane
President
IRUNGUNS
