Dave Licht has written a protest letter to Caspian Arms, which requires gun dealers to complete an affidavit attesting:
Pursuant to California’s 2001 DANGEROUS WEAPONS CONTROL ACT, section12125, paragraph a, I hereby declare that the Caspian Arms pistol receiver(s) I am purchasing will not be sold in California, will not be kept for sale in California, will not be exposed for sale in California or given as a gift or loan within the state of California.They have another affidavit for "Only One" exceptions:
Pursuant to California’s 2001 DANGEROUS WEAPONS CONTROL ACT, Chapter 1.3 Unsafe Handguns, section 12125, subdivision 4, I hereby declare that the Caspian Arms pistol receiver(s) I am purchasing are to be legally transferred to sworn member of Law Enforcement or the Military as described in subdivision 4.The company, of course, can point to California law necessi
Pursuant to California’s 2001 DANGEROUS WEAPONS CONTROL ACT, Chapter 1.3 Unsafe Handguns, section 12125, subdivision 4, I hereby declare that the Caspian Arms pistol receiver(s) I am purchasing are to be legally transferred to sworn member of Law Enforcement or the Military as described in subdivision 4.The company, of course, can point to California law necessitating these actions. Mr. Licht points to the industry example set by Ronnie Barrett.
Why do they do it? Probably because the business helps keep them in business.
How many others do the same? I don't know. I'm relying on knowledgeable WoG visitors to educate us all.
What should you do about it?
Contact them if you want them to know your views, and/or if you're interested in what they have to say.