Pistols pulled out.

AuthorTuccille, J.D.
PositionFirearms makers exit California - California's firearm microstamping policy - Brief article

CALIFORNIA'S EFFORTS to regulate firearms out of easy availability continue to bear fruit. Smith & Wesson has announced that it's not willing to comply with Sacramento's latest round of rules, effectively removing most of its pistols from the state market. The specific snippet of red tape that went too far for the company is a requirement that new pistols (including modifications of existing firearms) incorporate controversial "microstamping" technology intended to leave unique markings on fired cases that link them with specific guns.

In a January press release, the gunmaker explained its position: "Smith & Wesson does not and will not include microstamping in its firearms. A number of studies have indicated that microstamping is unreliable, serves no safety purpose, is cost prohibitive and, most importantly, is not proven to aid in preventing or solving crimes."

Ruger Firearms also announced that it won't...

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