Vintage Firearms Update

SCOPE President John Elwood received a text message from Robert Donald, former owner of Vintage Firearms.  He is the subject of a lawsuit to which, as you may recall, SCOPE donated money.  The lawsuit stemmed from the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York in 2022.  Vintage Firearms was one of several being sued by the families.  

Below is the text message Elwood received from Robert Donald.

On July 15, 2025, I sat down with 10 lawyers present and 17 on video conference for approximately 6 hours and answered questions concerning the legal sale of a rifle to Payton Gendron and later used in the horrific Tops Supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY, in May of 2022.  The opposing lawyers were very professional, but almost all the questions were designed to make it appear I did something wrong.  I was truthful to the best of my recollection and did my best to answer their questions.  It was my first deposition and hopefully my last.  6 hours of answering questions is not easy and I was glad when it was over.

My attorneys will now proceed with a motion for summary judgement and a dismissal of the lawsuit as frivolous and unwarranted.  In my opinion, and many others, the legal system should never have let these actions against Vintage Firearms LLC proceed.  Vintage is still standing strong to protect your and future generations' right to own and possess firearms.

Elwood asked Mr. Donald to keep SCOPE informed on the status of his case.  This is one case where SCOPE is making a difference. 

 Thank you for your hard work in protecting, restoring, and expanding the Second Amendment for all NY State citizens.