I recently had an auction and was selling a First Samco combat vertical grip. Ebay cancelled the auction. What they're saying is pretty much anything that can go on an "assault weapon" they will no longer allow for sale on ebay. I guess I can't sell tape.
These people have gotten so out of their minds lately it's not even funny. How pathetic.
From the e-mail:
These people have gotten so out of their minds lately it's not even funny. How pathetic.
From the e-mail:
Your listing was for a AR-15/ M16 Combat Vertical Grip. eBay has
recently revised its Firearms Policy so that the sale of any assault
weapon-related parts or accessories will no longer be permitted. This
will apply to all parts and accessories related to any firearm defined
as an "assault weapon" by either Federal or California law. In addition,
the sale of any firearm receiver or firearm frame will not be permitted.
While this policy has always been in place, this ban will now also
include complete receivers and frames, components and parts of receivers
and frames, "cut", "80%", or "partially complete" receivers.
The primary reason that eBay has changed its policy is that various
state and federal laws are particularly complex when it comes to
regulating, and even defining, assault weapons parts and accessories.
What is legal in one jurisdiction may be illegal in another, and as the
category grew, it became increasingly difficult for us to enforce a
consistent policy. To keep our community from inadvertently violating a
firearms law, and to simplify our enforcement into a policy that would
be fair and consistent to all sellers, we took the step of banning all
parts and accessories related to assault weapons. This decision was made
purely to help protect our community from inadvertently violating
firearms laws, and for enforcement reasons. eBay takes no position on
the gun control issue. eBay will continue to allow the sale of hunting
rifle parts and accessories because the laws surrounding the sale of
these items are much simpler and thus easier to enforce.
We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter, and
wish you continued success on eBay.