Re: PR Heritage Scopes
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was kinda thinkin the same thing. I think it would be good for Chris to come out and help clear the air. For two former employees of PH to be talking this kinda sheet, it does make you wonder what's going on at the company. I do hope all's well for all parties. </div></div>
Before this thing spins into further obscurity, I suppose I should explain some things…
First, personnel status:
Jerry Ricker and Ian Kenney are no longer employed by Premier Reticles. Out of respect for all parties involved, I will not disclose the circumstances surrounding their departure. Let’s just say that our primary mission is to produce the best possible product in a way that supports longevity and sustainable growth. As with most success stories, there tend to be casualties along the way. But I can assure everyone who reads this that Premier Reticles has been in continuous operation in this industry for 63 ½ years and as the third generation, I’d like to think that a company doesn’t last this long if they’re not doing something right. Don’t get me wrong, Jerry and Ian proved to be a very talented addition to our company during their short tenure, but our charter remains unchanged.
Second, part content:
I will begin by, not for a second responding to such a trivial discussion. Where ours or any other companies components are sourced, is considered confidential. But let’s put this into perspective...
Our Heritage scopes consist of more or less, 200 individual parts. Out of those 200 parts, more than ½ are things like orings, screws, pins, etc…So let’s say that those 100 or so parts are not sourced from a US manufacturer; does that make the product 50% American made?
When considering statutory regulations for military contracting (i.e. Buy American Act, Brady Act), 51% of the cost of the product must be of US origin. Now let’s discuss what constitutes a cost: is it just parts? NO, costs are things like R&D, direct labor, indirect labor, overhead, G&A, direct materials and other direct costs. For FTC purposes, “Made in the USA” claims must be validated with a much higher percentage content.
Suffice it to say that where our parts come from is “nun-ya”, because it really doesn’t mean shit to me and I don’t see how it should to anyone else. Let the product speak for itself.
Sincerely,
Chris Thomas, President
Premier Reticles
