r/canadaguns • u/Disastrous-Panic-87 • Aug 13 '26
News / Politics / Activism Dlask Arms Corp. BC
I might have missed the train on that one, but I just learned that Dlask Arms Corp. Closed around 6 months ago.
I red that it was because the owner was retiring, but I can't help it, it feels to me that the political climate might have helped it a bit...
They were my Go to business for high end Ruger custom 10/22 rifles. I built 3 so far using their components.
I saw there was only a few receivers left in stock where they now sell all their remaining inventory. Couldn't help myself and I grabbed one.
I wish the owner a nice retirement, even though I am sad of seeing another firearm store closing amidst this weird era.
Note: picture of two of my previous 10/22 builds. All lasers.
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u/KorporalKarnage Aug 13 '26
I've been seeing Joe since his first shop on Annacis Island. I'm pretty sure I helped put his kid through school with the amount of $$ I spent in that place.
I remember walking in on the RCMP that were inspecting his books over his importation of "flare" launchers the popo didn't approve of. They looked at me and asked if I had anything to do with whatever the heck they were doing and I said "nope!" and walked out lol. Just more fishing expedition bs gunshops gottta deal with I guess.
I think I grabbed one of the first shorty 870's he made. The receiver was from a police surplus gun from QC. This was way before the market was flooded with turk clones. Had a lot of finger wagging and "that's a sawed off!" comments until they caught on. Ah, memories...