NY governor Cuomo goes after NRA; gun manufacturer Hornady fights back

Fellowship of the Minds – by Dr Eowyn

The New York Daily News reports that on April 18, 2018, New York governor Andrew Cuomo warned banks and insurers to stay away from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the gun industry because of the “reputational risk” they will incur if they do business with either.

NY Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo issued a press release with a direct quote from Cuomo:  

“I am directing the Department of Financial Services to urge insurers and bankers statewide to determine whether any relationship they may have with the NRA or similar organizations sends the wrong message to their clients and their communities who often look to them for guidance and support. This is not just a matter of reputation, it is a matter of public safety, and working together, we can put an end to gun violence in New York once and for all.”

In response to Cuomo’s threat, the president of gun manufacturer Hornady, Steve Hornady, announced on Facebook they will stop doing business with the New York state government and state agencies (source: Guns.com):

Who does Gov. Andrew Cuomo think he is, telling New York banks and insurers to blackball the gun and ammo industry?

The State of New York did one of the most despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state by asking New York banks, financial institutions and insurance companies to stop doing business with the gun and ammo industry. While it may not make a difference to New York, Hornady will not knowingly allow our ammunition to be sold to the Government of the State of NY or any NY State agencies. Their actions are a blatant and disgusting abuse of office and we won’t be associated with a government that acts like that. They should be ashamed.

In recent weeks, big-name lenders such as Citi and Bank of America have adopted new policies that could see them cut ties with partnering businesses unwilling to adopt new policies for selling firearms or manufacturing some types of semi-automatic guns — which has in turn brought calls for more regulatory oversight of the institutions with respect to government contracts.

Hornady is one of the premier ammunition suppliers to law enforcement in the country. The company recently was awarded a $19 million contract to provide a new generation of 9mm duty rounds to the FBI.

H/t Clash America

~Eowyn

Fellowship of the Minds

6 thoughts on “NY governor Cuomo goes after NRA; gun manufacturer Hornady fights back

  1. Ok, Great Hornady, now maybe you can put some of your Billions into the Real Patriot and Militia movement, and fully fund to a national level From the Trenches program…I mean now that you see how tyrannical your Government has become…”I’ll hold my breath”…Elevator music playing….!

  2. Hornady, there is only 1 side of this to be on.. hope you have your priorities right , guess time will tell
    same goes with all you others , we are watching

    oh and F. Y. Cuomo, and yer security staff ,, hopefully every supplier to them is cut off

    I would love to see ammunition and tactical gear and gun Mfg’s show Hypocrites like this who’s really boss , cut these shit heads off of supply and watch them STFU. Remember who these stuffed suits are people , show them the TERM limit we can give them
    jerkoffs like this should be dam happy I’m not in control of their security supplies , but thats what needs to happen .. they need to be de-funded and left naked on the door step to fend for themselves, bring a little reality back into their lives

  3. “The State of New York did one of the most despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state by asking New York banks, financial institutions and insurance companies to stop doing business with the gun and ammo industry.”

    Stick around.

    You ain’t seen NOTHIN’ yet!!!

  4. Cut these communist traitors off at the knees! Good on you Hornady, now let’s see every gun and ammunition manufacturer do the same. These thugs in suits will only understand the evil of their actions is when they are left standing there with nothing in their hands.

Join the Conversation

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


*