Went to the online site for a knife. Seems that the CEO Tom Yearsley like to discriminate against Californians. See red typing on picture. He claims it's because of the 1985 prop 65 clean water act. How you may ask? Well I did ask....here is my chat C-A-L ranch stores CEO (6/2018)Tom Yearsley decided that his stores started in (10/2018)won't sell any products to Californians. As you see in red. He is citing 1985 Prop 65 clean water act. Now the interesting part is, The corporate located in Idaho with stores in Arizona, Oregon, Nevada as well Idaho. Doesn't manufacture (my example photo) Gerber Knives (manufactured in Portland Oregon) How would this have anything to do with California clean water act of 1985? I did chat with a person, and the last ending paragraph directs me to make purchases on their website...which I'm not allowed to....I don't know what kind of political thoughts the CEO has, but if he's conservative then he punishing all of us conservatives, and if he's liberal, than he's punishing all of the liberals. In any way you look at it, both sides of the fence this guy is wrong and discriminating against a whole state....here is my chat log...
You
What does prop 65 have to do with selling knives in California?
Quinton
Hello, Thank you for contacting CAL Ranch.
One minute while I check on this for you.
Hello, I can send you a link with the information if you would like.
You
The clean water act of 1985? These knives are made in Portland your stores are in Idaho, how does this translate to clean water in California
Jennifer
Honestly, I have no idea. Our CEO has stopped all shipments to CA
You
Is it just knives or all products
Jennifer
All products
I am really sorry
I am not sure where you are in CA but we do have a store in Yuma AZ and one in Carson City NV also. Not sure if you are close to those or not.
You
So us Californians are being punished? For.....
Jennifer
I guess the laws your state passed. Sorry!
You
What is the CEO NAME please? There is nothing in our laws that prevents from selling or buying knives..
Jennifer
Our CEO's name is Tom Yearsley
You
When did your store stop Californians from buying?
Jennifer
I believe it was the end of October, but I could be wrong about that.
Is there anything else I can do for you?
You
Obviously not, since you're not allowed too.
Jennifer
I do apologize. I hope you can find what you are looking for somewhere in CA
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