“To all retail customers:

On January 2010 American Tactical Imports Inc received official notification from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and explosives that the original barrel shroud (aka: fake suppressor) supplied with your GSG 5 SD model must be replaced. It has been determined that this shroud is regulated under the National Firearms Act. American Tactical will provide a replacement shroud at no charge for each GSG 5 SD model sold or currently in inventory.

Consumers in possession of a GSG 5 SD model with the original shroud in place on the firearm are now in violation of the NFA. To avoid continued violation of the NFA, ATI asks that all persons in possession obtain a replacement shroud as soon as possible. We anticipate arrival of the new shrouds to begin by the middle of February 2010.

IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL SD MODEL SHROUD MUST BE RETURNED ACCOMPANIED BY THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE A REPLACEMENT SHROUD IS ISSUED. THE DIAMETER OF THE SD SHROUD IS 1-9/16″. DO NOT RETURN THE SMALLER CARBINE SHROUD.

WHAT TO DO:
If possible return your old shroud to the dealer where purchased and show him this notice. The shroud will be returned to ATI along with a list of serial numbers from the guns that the shrouds were removed. ATI will send replacements to the dealer for pick up at your convenience; ATI will be sending replacements as fast as logistics allow. If your dealer is out of business or difficult to reach, or you purchased your gun used, from a consumer, return the shroud directly by US mail or UPS to American Tactical Imports Inc. 100 Airpark Drive Rochester, NY 14624.

PLEASE TRY NOT TO CALL US. We will provide comprehensive information on our web site or by e-mail to atiexchange@americantactical.us

REMEMBER, INCLUDE THE FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER WITH EACH SHROUD OR A REPLACEMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This action IS NOT being instituted through any fault and is strictly due to NFA compliance. American Tactical will assume the responsibility to satisfy the requirements in an effort to minimize the impact on our customers and protect your investment.
We at American Tactical Imports Inc. sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unfortunate situation.

Sincerely,
Anthony DiChario
President C.E.O.”

I first found this info here and a google search turned up the same info on many other site.  However, it does not appear on the ATI website so it’s probably best to contact ATI via email if you own one.

Their proposal includes a 2 tier licensing system.  A possession license would require a 5 hour lecture which, according to the proposal, would cost $75 to $100.  This training is similar to the NRA first steps course.  An optional concealed carry permit would require 16 hours of training in defensive tactics and laws and according to the proposal would cost $150 to $200.  This training is similar to the NRA personal protection outside the home I, II and III.

Renewal fees would be limited to actual cost which would be under $50.

The proposal does include some good points such as a provision in the penal law to allow hands on training during the training and removal of the “proper cause” clause for issuing a permit.

I think this proposal creates unnecessary added costs to an already expensive application process.  It also adds more burden on licensing agencies that are already months behind and although permit holders will fund the renewals, it does not address funding the added cost of vetting candidates under the two tier system.  I don’t think this is a good starting point for a pro gun organization to accept regarding this legislation.  I would rather support NYSRPAs position of opposing any renewable pistol license legislation.

The two page document containing the proposal can be viewed here.  Page 1 and page 2.

For more details, including contact information to make an appointment with your representative is available in the flier from NYSRPA here.  Please schedule an appointment with your representative beforehand.  Also please let Senator Kolb know you will be attending.  NYSRPA has driving directions on their site.

Take a look at this blog post on the Snowflakes in Hell website which has a nice summary of their proposal with some thoughts on each point.

Yet another proposal that addresses actions that are already illegal and has as much gray area as any law we already have.

There are five main points described in the press release.

1. The Gun Trafficking Prevention Act makes it illegal to traffic or assist in the trafficking of a firearm, making it unlawful to deliver or receive two or more firearms where the individual knows or has reason to believe that the firearms are being, or will be, used in a felony.
2. The legislation establishes stiff penalties that are a much-needed deterrent to gun trafficking.  Under this bill, traffickers could face up to twenty years in prison and be fined a significant sum of money.
3. The Attorney General of the United States and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are empowered to impose heightened restrictions, levy tough financial penalties, and suspend or revoke the license of any corrupt gun dealer.
4. Provides ATF with the resources that it desperately needs to inspect all federally licensed gun dealers and further investigate high-risk gun dealers.
5. The legislation upholds the Constitution and protects the rights of law-abiding gun owners.  Specifically, the bill provides a defense for an individual seller who obtains a background check on the person to whom he or she is selling prior to the sale.

It looks like #5 is a lame attempt to appease legal gun owners while not really accomplishing anything.

You can contact Kirsten Gillibrand through her website here.  You can contact Carolyn McCarthy through her website here.

The full text of the decision is available here.

H&K had filed an infringement lawsuite against German Sport Guns GmbH and its U.S. distributor, American Tactical Imports, Inc.  The suit and all counterclaims have recently been settled.

Terms of the settlement are that production and import of the GSG-5 rifle cease by 10/9/2009 and all remaining units can be sold until 1/31/2010.

If you want a GSG-5 you had better get one soon.

ATI is located at 100 Airpark Drive, Rochester, NY.

Read the article here.  There is a video of the segment on the website.

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