You asked the question before we had the opportunity to reach out to everyone.
Yes you are correct, the first run of NR CMR30 rifles was authorized as NON Restricted by SFSS.
This was a verbal authorization where we used the same justification as some of the other posts on this thread.
At that time we were asked to file for a NR FRT, which is normally a streamlined process, although sometimes a lengthy one. This was all done prior to the importation of the rifles.
One of the Canadian Dist/dealers had gotten their nose out of joint over our marketing of the rifle which happens quite regularly when we steal their thunder, hence we were then asked to send one in for inspection.
At that time we were also kindly asked to stop selling the rifles until the inspection was complete at which time we were to receive a NON Restricted classification. That is why we stopped marketing them.
That was over three years ago.
We just received the sample rifle back in the last couple weeks with the rear stock destroyed. Understandably so when you beat it with a hammer.
They "SFSS" argued that because they were able to take it apart it was not considered permanent and as it was not manufactured by a licensed Manufacturer but rather altered they had issues with the NR classification even though it clearly falls within the legal definition of NR.
What the law states and how law enforcement and or the individual intrepid the law are not the same, this problem is compounded when people retire or move to other departments.
We will not bore you with the details but trust me when I say we have round tabled this extensively.
The only way this was going to work without a legal battle was to have a licensed Manufacture design and market a purpose build stock.
Surprise, IRUNGUNS is a licensed NFA manufacturer in the United States, we hold the same licensing and manufacturing capabilities as Kel Tec, Sig, Glock, Silencerco, Yankee Hill, Daniel Defense and so on.
Persistence over comes resistance....Problem solved...
That said, we will provide everyone who originally purchased a NR CMR30 a free stock and front sling mount. Please PM us with your serial number and contact information. Please note you will be responsible for Canadian shipping, we will cover the US shipping to Canada, importation, brokerage and all taxes on the stock and sling mount.
The IRUNGUNS Team
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but didn't you initially advertise the CMR30 as being NR because the rear stock was limited from being extended past a certain length? Thus keeping it NR? Something change or were you wrong in your original assessment? I've been driving around with one of the originally advertised in the back of my truck for at least 3 years