The Austin Gun Show has been shut down as of January 19th, 2010 due to pressure from the state, specifically the Austin Police Department and the ATF, to comply with “recommendations” that only Federally Licensed Dealers (FFLs) be permitted to sell guns at the event, a requirement which blatant violates Texas law.
Darwin Boedeker of Texas Gun Shows explains here how he was strong-armed by the state to comply with their illegal requirements, and how in doing so would destroy his business. While the APD and ATF's reason stated behind this is to prevent arms trafficking to Mexico, which in itself is a lame excuse, this whole thing smells a lot like protectionism to me. And with the NRA nowhere to be found, and Texas Governor Perry up for reelection (and endorsement) this has the components of a typical government transaction – shady.
Member of LOLA Austin, Rita Quinnl has called a strategy meeting to form a plan of action. The meeting will be held Wednesday, January 20th at 6:30pm at the Spider House Cafe in Austin. For more information, contact her at me@ritaquinn.com
LOLA Katie Brewer will also be addressing this on her radio show, Liberty's Brewing this Friday, January 22nd from 6-8pm. Listen live at rulesoflawradio.com
- Leah Patrick
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