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Posted: 5/12/2015 4:18:24 PM EDT
Way to go, steamroller Dave! You kick ass!
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Posted: 5/12/2015 4:53:12 PM EDT
Hats off to you, sir.
Hope some NYC peeps arm up as a result. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 4:55:33 PM EDT
Damn! You go Dave! Any way to lobby Ares to give you one for your efforts?
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Posted: 5/12/2015 5:23:39 PM EDT
Congrats on winning your fight
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Posted: 5/12/2015 5:33:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/12/2015 6:03:37 PM EDT
Nice job Dave. If ARES had half a brain they'd give you an SCR for your efforts and enjoy the free publicity.
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Posted: 5/12/2015 7:09:17 PM EDT
Good job dude, I am not going to lie, I didn't think you would get far. I thought it was fruitless not because there was something wrong with you but because NYC is just NYC and close to impossible to deal with. You did win a massive victory for the 2A in that liberal bastion. Congrats!
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Posted: 5/12/2015 8:19:17 PM EDT
UnFuckingBelievable |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 8:21:00 PM EDT
Good job dude! Congrats.
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Posted: 5/12/2015 8:27:22 PM EDT
Awesome!
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Posted: 5/12/2015 8:35:14 PM EDT
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Nice job Dave. If ARES had half a brain they'd give you an SCR for your efforts and enjoy the free publicity. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Nah...I did it more because the NYPD needs to realize that they can't legally ban any gun they want. More out of frustration than anything. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:15:50 PM EDT
Quoted: I was asked not to plaster it all over the internet...but it's not like it should be a secret. Ha! What a crock of shit. We wouldn't want AMERICANS to actually exercise their Constitutional rights, now, would we? Don't plaster it all over the internet? Fuck that. Broadcast it far and wide, baby. FUNYC. Awesome work, Dave! It's sad that the citizen has to demonstrate that something is legal under the letter of the law, rather than the government having to justify its arbitrary use of power. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:21:39 PM EDT
They sent a letter confirming?
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:33:22 PM EDT
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They sent a letter confirming? No but I got a direct phone call confirming it is now 100% legal and registerable in nyc..I wasn't calling them asking some random clerk a question...they called me. But should I ask for a confirmation letter? I mean even a letter means nothing if they change their minds and arbitrarily ban it. Or should I just scrounge together the $800 and buy one...then post a copy of the approved registration? |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:36:07 PM EDT
Awesome! Good work!
Unfortunately I'm sure few if any employees who work the phones & desk at the rifle/shotgun section know this has happened, and would still give an absolute "NO!" if they were asked about it's legality. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 10:55:03 PM EDT
Dave, I'm in for $250 for the cause. Moments like this should be celebrated.
Let me know where to send it. I'll get a check out same day. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 11:09:38 PM EDT
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Ha! What a crock of shit. We wouldn't want AMERICANS to actually exercise their Constitutional rights, now, would we? Don't plaster it all over the internet? Fuck that. Broadcast it far and wide, baby. FUNYC. Awesome work, Dave! It's sad that the citizen has to demonstrate that something is legal under the letter of the law, rather than the government having to justify its arbitrary use of power. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I was asked not to plaster it all over the internet...but it's not like it should be a secret. Ha! What a crock of shit. We wouldn't want AMERICANS to actually exercise their Constitutional rights, now, would we? Don't plaster it all over the internet? Fuck that. Broadcast it far and wide, baby. FUNYC. Awesome work, Dave! It's sad that the citizen has to demonstrate that something is legal under the letter of the law, rather than the government having to justify its arbitrary use of power. Agreed! I think they thought I was doing this to be selfish and "get mine" - and that if I spread it online it may force them to backtrack. I didn't do this to get it for myself...I did this to prove that they are wrong and doing something unconstitutional that they should be ashamed of. I did it for my fellow gun owners behind enemy lines. I doubt they feel ashamed but I can at least make them think twice before arbitrarily making up the rules as they go. This isn't a gift that they gave me...it is what SHOULD have happened from the start. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 11:13:56 PM EDT
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Awesome! Good work! Unfortunately I'm sure few if any employees who work the phones & desk at the rifle/shotgun section know this has happened, and would still give an absolute "NO!" if they were asked about it's legality. They have all been directed to speak with their higher ups when it comes to the SCR according to my phone call...and I was told if I had any problems it would be straightened out. So I think it's safe to say it's legal. |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 11:15:35 PM EDT
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Dave, I'm in for $250 for the cause. Moments like this should be celebrated. Let me know where to send it. I'll get a check out same day. So I can buy the SCR? I could never accept any money. But seriously thank you for the offer. I will get the money together myself and buy one soon though! |
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Posted: 5/13/2015 7:26:44 AM EDT
I'm in for $100.
Dave, seriously, good work! 
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Posted: 5/13/2015 10:21:23 AM EDT
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So I can buy the SCR? I could never accept any money. But seriously thank you for the offer. I will get the money together myself and buy one soon though! Hell Yeah to get the SCR. 
Don't think of it as a gift, think of it as my way of getting in on some of the FU DiBlaBlaBla, and FU Bloomturd, which I wouldn't be able to otherwise. 
I already have my Three Ares Amigos, I named them Andy, Chuck, and Dean. Andy is going to stay at home, Chuck is going to hang out at the office, and Dean is there in case someone gets sick and calls in. I haven't taken them to the range yet, still considering optics. You can name yours Bill or Mike, or simply The Mayor to cover all the bases.
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Posted: 5/13/2015 10:28:42 AM EDT
Nice Dave thanks for the info. I can't swing one either, not sure if I really want one
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Posted: 5/13/2015 1:56:01 PM EDT
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No but I got a direct phone call confirming it is now 100% legal and registerable in nyc..I wasn't calling them asking some random clerk a question...they called me. But should I ask for a confirmation letter? I mean even a letter means nothing if they change their minds and arbitrarily ban it. Or should I just scrounge together the $800 and buy one...then post a copy of the approved registration? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They sent a letter confirming? No but I got a direct phone call confirming it is now 100% legal and registerable in nyc..I wasn't calling them asking some random clerk a question...they called me. But should I ask for a confirmation letter? I mean even a letter means nothing if they change their minds and arbitrarily ban it. Or should I just scrounge together the $800 and buy one...then post a copy of the approved registration? Definitely ask for it in writing. One tactful way to do it would be to send a letter to the guy who called you: "Dear Det. Stahppenfrisk This letter is sent as a follow-up to our telephone conversation on [DATE] regarding the legal status of the ARES SCR. During our conversation, you stated...[whatever he told you]. I interpret your statement to mean that the ARES SCR is legal to register and posses within New York City limits with a valid NYC rifle permit. Can you confirm that my understanding of this matter is correct? Eternally Yours, Dave" |
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Posted: 5/14/2015 2:26:27 AM EDT
Im in for 50 on your SCR dave....lets get this shit in the open.
Fuck NYPD FUCK NYS and FUCK the SAFE ACT |
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Posted: 5/14/2015 2:35:12 AM EDT
also sent this into TTAG...i hope everyone hears about this.
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Posted: 5/14/2015 9:46:11 AM EDT
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also sent this into TTAG...i hope everyone hears about this. Ha awesome. Maybe I am just being modest here...but I don't see this as a huge win still...The SCR is simply not illegal in NYC...it has no banned features, and is not banned by name. It isn't for military-only purposes, and isn't any more "dangerous" than any other gun in the world. It's not like I "won one over" on the NYPD...this is what SHOULD have happened from that start, ya know? Now if we got a court to rule against the NYPD's "power" to ban anything they want arbitrarily on a whim, THAT would be a win. |
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Posted: 5/14/2015 10:40:57 AM EDT
But you as a citizen, kept them from just making shit up as they go along. "Because"
Now go find a SCR!
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Posted: 5/14/2015 11:31:51 AM EDT
OP, you MUST get this in writing from them before ruffling their feathers by shouting it from the rooftops.
Otherwise they are guaranteed to deny every saying it was legal. |
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Posted: 5/14/2015 12:28:46 PM EDT
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OP, you MUST get this in writing from them before ruffling their feathers by shouting it from the rooftops. Otherwise they are guaranteed to deny every saying it was legal. I agree and I will get one... But Ares just posted on Facebook that the NYPD has confirmed that the SCR is legal as well. So at least we have 2 parties that have verbal confirmation...one being the manufacturer. But honestly, who cares if they give me a letter saying "Yeah the SCR is registerable." They could change their minds and arbitrarily ban it tomorrow for no reason, and the letter would be meaningless. I'd sue them based on having such an arbitrary power based on no set legal wording or standard...but that is another story... |
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Posted: 5/14/2015 7:16:11 PM EDT
Yuuutttttt!
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Posted: 5/15/2015 1:43:53 AM EDT
Sweet.
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Posted: 5/15/2015 3:06:51 PM EDT
It looks like ARES is coopting your victory.
http://www.ammoland.com/2015/05/nypd-authorizes-registration-of-ares-scr-rifles-in-nyc When they completed their review yesterday, they ruled in favor of allowing registration of the ARES SCR Rifle by qualified residents of New York City.
“Today’s positive news is a significant turn of events, brought about by the diligent efforts of members of the NYPD who worked tirelessly for a fair outcome in a challenging environment.” said Geoffrey Herring, President of ARES Defense and designer of the ARES SCR rifle.
He continued, “I was personally consulted by members of the License Division during their investigation and the professionalism displayed by the NYPD detectives as well as others at NYPD who were involved with this positive decision is second to none. I am very pleased with the outcome and I expect that gun owning residents of New York City will be too. The professionals at NYPD demonstrated that the process works when given a chance. I personally feel a deep sense of gratitude for their tireless efforts and fairness in this matter and would like to thank them for their determination.” |
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Posted: 5/15/2015 3:20:13 PM EDT
It sounds like an incredible amount of a$$ kissing on Ares' part, which is understandable seeing as it opens up 8 million people to buying their product.
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Posted: 5/15/2015 9:23:15 PM EDT
Holy shit, man, I think I love you!
Congrats on fighting the good fight and winning! I may have to finally get a city gun. |
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Posted: 5/15/2015 11:08:48 PM EDT
I really don't care if they take credit...I know I initiated the entire endeavor...and continued it for 6 months...communicating with and lighting a fire under both Ares and the NYPD.
And it was absolutely my final letter, sent at the request of Detective Novins, that actually proved the gun to be legal. I have the emails to prove it...and the only time any progress was ever made during the 6 months was when I got the ball rolling. Geoff, the owner of Ares, even called me directly, to discuss the situation...we spoke for almost 35 minutes... So I'd like to think I was at the center of it all... But really what does it matter...we need to strike these laws down in court. That will be a real win. |
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Posted: 5/15/2015 11:35:40 PM EDT
Quote History Quoted: Im in for 50 on your SCR dave....lets get this shit in the open. Fuck NYPD FUCK NYS and FUCK the SAFE ACT |
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Posted: 5/16/2015 7:37:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/17/2015 1:40:42 PM EDT
Quote History Ha...I like it. Hell I'd like to now challenge why they ban ALL AR variants...and a ton of other guns they call particularly suitable for military and non sporting purposes... They can't even define that term...and I asked them to! This is just the beginning. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 4:05:25 PM EDT
Called up the rifle/shotgun section today. They gave me no issue when i asked about the ARES SCR. Within 2 minutes i had a yes answer, well done Dave, well done.
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