Will people stop Buying EdGuns because Russian made ?

[heavy-impact]

I would hope not as I am willing to bet that most Russian citizens probably think their leader is a total DB but remember they can’t do anything or say anything about it. That country as a whole has a GDP just a touch over what the state of Florida has. I don’t think we as airgunners woukd hurt them.

Most people only know what they hear on news outlets so they have no clue. There are 3 or 4 sides to this story and even though it's painful for all it needed to be settled, the problems have drawn on for many years now. Outsiders are not helping but making it far worse and causing needless deaths. Talk to the ones living it to find the truth. Some have done very bad things on each side but we should not be distracted by those who put a spin on it.

Please don't take my comment as argumentive, I'm only trying to help people educate themselves without being political. I speak Russian and have Ukrainian family.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

I would hope not as I am willing to bet that most Russian citizens probably think their leader is a total DB but remember they can’t do anything or say anything about it. That country as a whole has a GDP just a touch over what the state of Florida has. I don’t think we as airgunners woukd hurt them.

Most people only know what they hear on news outlets so they have no clue. There are 3 or 4 sides to this story and even though it's painful for all it needed to be settled, the problems have drawn on for many years now. Outsiders are not helping but making it far worse and causing needless deaths. Talk to the ones living it to find the truth. Some have done very bad things on each side but we should not be distracted by those who put a spin on it.

Please don't take my comment as argumentive, I'm only trying to help people educate themselves without being political. I speak Russian and have Ukrainian family.

Well said, @heavy-impact

 

[markT]

Putin ain't making air rifles... Same swamp in RU and in DC.. Only difference, one man has all the say... 

 

[bigHUN]

Most people only know what they hear on news outlets so they have no clue. There are 3 or 4 sides to this story ...

Exactly, and ppl with a shallow=single sided view shall really refrain from commenting what is already heard from mainstream media.

btw heavy I am also talking several languages, and with a beer I may pick a courage for couple more

 

[Redtick12]

I will not boycott Edgun. I do not believe Ed is anymore accountable for the actions of his leader than I am accountable for the actions of mine. In fact I at least had the opportunity to vote for my leader, I don’t think votes in Russia really mean much. 

 

[El_Teacher]

No.

 

[ohiochuck]

Are Edguns made in Estonia? If so Estonia is a member of NATO

Anyone have any contact with Ed since January 2022?

 

[bigHUN]

Today everyone - or most everyone is effected whatever is happening around us and looks like we are sinking deeper in this globalization mess.

A lot of roadblocks on every "here and there" steps and not easy to keep our hobby on level and running.

No one is smart enough to know all the tricks, we need the World Wide community knowledge how to share and avoid crashing into problems.

Even asking questions could be marked "politics" ... so sensitive topic.

Cultures and Languages as so different and translated to English sometimes resulting rough meaning to natives in the field.

 

[Mojoatomic]

I'd worry about parts supplies in the short term. Personally, I have no argument with the Russian people - just their leaders. It's not like it is here - you don't get to say what you think over there. 

Having said all that, I doubt the invasion will help Russian business, obviously. 

 

[steve123]

As far as the regular person, or small business, we are all for the most part just normal people living out our lives the best we can with honesty and trying to do what is right by God and our fellow man.

Our gov's, no matter the country, are for the most part deeply and nefariously corrupt to the very core, and we the people suffer from that, so I say why punish the regular man for something that they have had nothing to do with.

 

[Guest]

I though Ed moved the factory out of Russia awhile back to ease exports,.....correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[bigHUN]

I don't care who - and how - and where - the Edgun is Made In, I am seeing a really high value - in many aspects - to the airgun community.

If you feel any issue in the supply chain, Edgun pls contact me I am here and I will see how can we Help.

Attila

 

[markT]

This topic is a legit concern about their Edgun rifles... Some people might know something to save these guys a purchase that may not be supported someday due to a politician. Scratch that: Due to let's call it "current times."

I wish no harm to Ed. He should move to USA and build his fine rifles. 

 

[jkingrph]

IMHO every little bit helps. Right now and for the foreseeable future I will not knowingly buy anything Russian, from Belarus or China if I can help it. Yes such a ban boycott is intended to hurt their economy and thankfully it looks like that is working. It is hurting the standard of living there, but what they have done is also hitting us. Look at the price of fuel, my pickup is diesel, two weeks I filled up at about 3.50/gal, last Sat it was 4.79. I'm retired and working part time and it is going to hurt. We are going to have our grandson over from Jackson, Ms next week. I just did some quick calculations and depending upon how I drive it's going to cost me 75-80 dollars more this week compared to next for a one way trip to take him home, as compared to next week, probably will be more than when we actually make the trip. From my standpoint this is not political hitting my pocketbook is economic.

 

[ivant67]

I'm curious as to what impact the falling value of the Ruble against the US dollar would have on the prices for EdGuns

 

[bd2021]

Stirring the pot

 

[Elbowgrease]

If parts do become an ongoing issue then I will be looking to sell my EDs. I love them but things break (mainly the valve) and do not want to run into the hassle. I was pondering this once this all started and even ordered up a few extra parts. But yeah. My EdGuns could soon be used to fund something else. 

 

[woogie_man]

If you have an EdGun that you want to get rid of because of all this ..... send me a message and I will give her a good home.



In short.... No. The people are different than the government, much like here. To punish a small business is stupid and only going to hurt the workers and not the government in any way.

 

[douger]

lets just keep shooting 

 

[heavy-impact]

IMHO every little bit helps. Right now and for the foreseeable future I will not knowingly buy anything Russian, from Belarus or China if I can help it. Yes such a ban boycott is intended to hurt their economy and thankfully it looks like that is working. It is hurting the standard of living there, but what they have done is also hitting us. Look at the price of fuel, my pickup is diesel, two weeks I filled up at about 3.50/gal, last Sat it was 4.79. I'm retired and working part time and it is going to hurt. We are going to have our grandson over from Jackson, Ms next week. I just did some quick calculations and depending upon how I drive it's going to cost me 75-80 dollars more this week compared to next for a one way trip to take him home, as compared to next week, probably will be more than when we actually make the trip. From my standpoint this is not political hitting my pocketbook is economic.

I hope you didn't base your opinion on the news because everything about this on the news is 100% spin and none of the truth. Did you know that MrP has had about 150 talks with the other side over the last 8 years and the other side backed out of their agreement every time. Even when it was their terms. That's why he said it's maddening and enough is enough. The one affecting fuel prices is way closer to home. I paid $5.40 a gallon for diesel today in Tennessee. Almost $700 for 3/4 of a tank. Russia doesn't want N missiles pointed at it from every border sames as we didn't want them on Cuba. Why is the standard different for another country. We can't discuss all the real reasons here so I'll just say I support Edgun all the way.