Benchmade Knives - Anti-gun

[Water Monkey]

looks like benchmade knives assisted Oregon State Police in destroying firearms slated for destruction. Igram has been on fire over it.

People did some digging and found out that benchmade knives has been donating to a well known anti-gunner politician in Oregon.

https://www.instagram.com/benchmade...tm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1qgw9mj23mzkx

 

[Elbert Garrett]

They`re getting an ear full on FB....

I left them a message on their page...(You probably should have given it a little more thought! "Who buys our knives and will we miss them?")

 

[meanstreak]

We never now who might be on the opposite side. They walk amongst us.

 

[CaddmannQ]

follow the $

 

[carbinemike]

It isn't helping Benchmade's cause that they have donated a heap of money to democrats over the years. Also, Oregon law permits the police to decide to sell or destroy forfeited guns. The police said they were ordered to be destroyed. Of course Benchmade could have just said sorry but we can't help you. This kind of publicity is hard to overcome with gun owners. Social media sites for places like Dick's Sporting Goods are still full of pro gunners voicing their grievances.

Original Police Post

The Police follow up:

Good evening,
We understand some of our followers are upset with Benchmade knives because of a recent post we put out. The post did not give everyone the full story on why the guns were required to be destroyed.We receive guns that are turned in from community members that they no longer want the guns and want them destroyed. We also have guns that are evidence and when a case is adjudicated the guns are ordered by the court to be destroyed.
These guns were required to be destroyed. We reached out to Benchmade to do us a favor at our request. Benchmade is a strong supporter of law enforcement and the Oregon City community. We were present when the guns were cut and we took them for final destruction.
We apologize for not informing everyone on the initial post. Benchmade is an excellent company and we urge everyone that had said they no longer support Benchmade to reconsider once they have all the information. Again, we apologize for not informing everyone with our recent post.
Respectfully,
Chief Jim Band and Mayor Dan Holladay

Benchmade is aware of the recent post from our local Oregon City Police Department.
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We apologize for the confusion and concern that this post created. These were firearms that the Oregon City Police Department had to destroy in alignment with their policies. Oregon City Police requested the use of specialty equipment within the Benchmade facility to follow these requirements, and as a supporting partner of our local police force, we obliged the request.
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Benchmade is a proud and unwavering supporter of both law enforcement and Second Amendment rights. These are commitments that we do not take lightly and will continue to support well into the future.
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When asked for clarity from Oregon City Police Department, Chief Jim Band made the following statement: “When property is to be destroyed, it is the policy of the Oregon City Police Department to destroy property, including firearms, in accordance to our procedures and ORS. The Oregon City Police Department does not sell firearms.”

-Benchmade

 

[Water Monkey]

It isn't helping Benchmade's cause that they have donated a heap of money to democrats over the years. Also, Oregon law permits the police to decide to sell or destroy forfeited guns. The police said they were ordered to be destroyed. Of course Benchmade could have just said sorry but we can't help you. This kind of publicity is hard to overcome with gun owners. Social media sites for places like Dick's Sporting Goods are still full of pro gunners voicing their grievances.

Original Police Post

The Police follow up:

Apparently a local junk yard was doing the dirty deed for the police. Benchmade may have lobbied to do it or when asked jumped at the chance. PR move that went full retard. Makes sense based on the donations they went the small bus route.

 

[meanstreak]

They are always repentant when things go south.

 

[Water Monkey]

Here's a discussion on a radio show "Gun Talk" with Benchmade's marketing director:

https://guntalk.libsyn.com/tom-talk...ons-and-ita-failures-gun-talk-radio-spotlight

 

[meanstreak]

My opinion,for what it's worth... They got caught, now they are sorry. They support dems because they are in a blue state, all the more reason to not support dems. That is why it's a blue state. He had very little insight on the ITA. I get it, he works for Benchmade. It's just politics as usual. You grease my palm and I'll help you along said the politician to the business.