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Dealers...Lawyers...Need input on reloads...
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I have a local guy that used to be a commercial reloader. He has supposedly loadeded for multiple law enforcement agencies as well. I'm wondering if I would be opening myself up to liability by selling his reloads in my shop.?.? Is there a way that I can sell this ammo without being liable if something goes wrong? I'd appreciate any input that I can get. Thank you!
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I am sorta in the same boat I just filed for my ffl and checked for reloading to duno if I will ever do it or not but figured 30 bucks wont hurt if I do go into it which I would like to it will only be if I can get enough insurance to cover my *.
Not that I wont be extremely carefull, but what would it take for some * to pull a bullet double load a case put your bullet back in blow up his gun lose his hand then sue you saying that it was your reload that did it?
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
I would proceed with caution...start by sampling his loads. If you put them in your shop to sell, without knowing his loads, you are vouching for him without stating it. test fire some of his handiwork, and have him show you the documantation for each load you test. If they check out ok, make him sign a contract to where you can test fire at random, any time any load, just to to assure quality and consistency with his loading practices. It may be his name on the bag, but it's your business to keep.
If you like his loads, start small of course and let some of your most trusted customers try it (or take some out to try with you there to watch) have them give you a range report...they'll know what they like and give you honest feed back...if things go good, sign him under a contract to produce the same with a low amount to start and gradually increase your orders from there.
PLus, you can always slip a "waiver of liability" into each bag, box, or case he brings in for sale. But I do wanna throw this out to you to ponder as well...I know that there are checks and quality assurances in place at the big manufacturers, but there always stands a possibility that a bad batch could get through and sold to customers before it is caught. You take that chance with every order. The biggest difference between them and the guy wanting to have you carry his loads is that they have been doing it for decades and have a well placed system...but they wouldn't have it if someone didn't give them the chance to market their product in their stores at some point. Right?
just my two cents...hope I helped.
Then again, somebody has to support the small entrepreneur if he's ever going to build the next great corporation.
Others above already have better advice than I can offer. Except maybe: talk very explicitly with your insurance agent!
A. YOU GET A COPY OF HIS MGF. LICENSE
B. A COPY OF HIS INSURANCE POLICY THAT LISTS YOU AS A 'ADDITIONAL INSURED'
I would want an iron clad indemnification agreement from the manufacturer. I would also require the manufacturer to carry TONS of insurance.
Sounds like the juice ain't worth the squeeze unless you are going to be selling boatloads of it...
Very professionally stated. Damn, sometimes I am so proud to just know you! Matt, what about the female attorney?[;)][?]
Asked and answered counselor![:D]
In case you missed the post, don't know her, and neither does my wife!
THANK YOU,Matt! I did miss the post. Any new gun in your near future?[?]
Sorry ECC, I mean, MR. MODERATOR, don't mean to hijack the thread, but in answer, I like the FN PS90. Gotta close my house deal and buy everything else under the sun for the next few months, so I'll be happy if I can afford ammo for the guns I have!!!