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Law Weapons Inc. — Dealer Program Terms, Conditions, & Agreement
Effective Date: Upon acceptance.
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Authorized Dealer of Law Weapons Inc. ("LWI"). These Terms and Conditions constitute a binding agreement between LWI and the Authorized Dealer ("Dealer"). LWI maintains a strict, zero-tolerance policy regarding compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as the preservation of our brand integrity.
By submitting an application and placing an order with LWI, Dealer agrees to be fully bound by these terms.
1. Dealer Eligibility, Application, & Required Documentation
To be considered for Authorization, Dealer must submit a complete application package. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. LWI reserves the absolute, sole discretion to approve or deny any application for any reason, with or without cause, and without liability to the applicant.
Dealer must provide the following current and unexpired documentation prior to approval:
- Federal Firearms License (FFL): A clear, legible copy of the Dealer’s valid Type 01, 07, 08, or 10 FFL.
- Business License: A copy of the Dealer’s valid State or Local Business License / Tax Certificate.
- Sales Tax / Resale Certificate: A valid State Resale or Exemption Certificate.
- Government-Issued Photo Identification: A clear copy of the Driver’s License or State ID of the individual signing the application and responsible for the dealer account.
2. Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy & Brand Protection
LWI strictly enforces a Unilateral Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Policy to protect the premium value of our products and ensure fair market competition.
- Advertising Restriction: Dealer shall not advertise, display, or publish any LWI product at a price lower than the current MAP set forth by LWI. This applies to all media, including print catalogs, flyers, email blasts, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, GunBroker, GunsAmerica), and third-party marketplaces.
- "Add-to-Cart" Loophole: Dealer shall not utilize "See Price in Cart," "Email for Price," or "Call for Price" tactics to circumvent this MAP policy. Any displayed price, regardless of the step in the checkout process, must not fall below the MAP.
- Bundling: Dealer shall not circumvent MAP by bundling LWI products with high-value free items (e.g., "Buy LWI Item for $X and get a free optic/magazines") to effectively reduce the net cost of the LWI item below MAP.
Consequences of MAP Violations (Strict Enforcement):
- 1st Violation: Immediate written warning and a 30-day hold on all pending orders.
- 2nd Violation: Immediate revocation of Dealer status, permanent ban from purchasing LWI products, and forfeiture of all allocated inventory discounts.
- LWI reserves the right to immediately terminate Dealer status upon the first violation, depending on the severity of the infraction.
3. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) & Restocking
NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A VALID RMA NUMBER.
Dealer must contact LWI Customer Service to obtain an RMA number within 14 calendar days of the delivery date. RMAs expire 15 days after issuance; items received after this window will be refused and returned to the Dealer at the Dealer’s expense.
Non-Serialized Products (Accessories, Magazines, Parts, Optics):
- Returns accepted only in 100% new, unused, uninstalled, and resalable condition.
- Must include all original packaging, manuals, and accessories.
- Subject to a mandatory 20% Restocking Fee (minimum $25.00).
- Return shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the Dealer.
Serialized Products (Firearms & Receivers):
- STRICTLY NON-RETURNABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Once a serialized item has shipped from our facility, title and risk of loss transfer to the Dealer. We do not accept returns for "changed mind," "customer backed out," or "cosmetic blemishes."
- Warranty Claims: For defective serialized items, Dealer must contact LWI for warranty evaluation. Do not return firearms to LWI without prior warranty authorization. LWI is not responsible for firearms seized, damaged, or lost by common carriers.
NFA Items (Suppressors, SBRs, Machine Guns):
- All NFA item sales are FINAL. No returns, refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be accepted once the Dealer submits the ATF Form 3 or the end-user initiates the Form 4.
4. Limited Warranty
Law Weapons Inc. warrants its firearms against defects in materials and workmanship under its Limited Warranty. Defective serialized items must be submitted for warranty evaluation and receive authorization before being returned (see Section 3). Dealers and end-users may register a rifle and submit warranty or service (RMA) requests through the ARC Rifle warranty portal:
Warranty & Service (RMA) — arcrifle.com/warranty/service
Register a Rifle — arcrifle.com/warranty/register
5. Initial Opening Order & Re-Order Requirements
To establish a productive partnership, all new Dealers must place a minimum Initial Opening Order of five (5) ARC rifles (any combination of models) at dealer wholesale pricing. Once a Dealer is established with LWI, there is no minimum on subsequent rifle re-orders — established Dealers may purchase as few as one (1) rifle at a time. Accessory-only orders are subject to a $500.00 minimum.
6. Payment Terms
All orders are prepaid in full before shipment, unless LWI has otherwise approved the Dealer for in-house credit terms. Accepted payment methods are provided on the invoice. Dealer pricing is confirmed by invoice and is subject to change until an order is accepted by LWI.
7. Shipping, FFL Transfers, & Risk of Loss
- Shipping: All orders are shipped FOB Shipping Point (Law Weapons Inc. facility). Title and risk of loss pass to the Dealer upon delivery to the common carrier. LWI is not responsible for carrier delays, misrouted packages, or theft after shipment.
- FFL Refusals / Failed Transfers: If an end-consumer’s FFL refuses to accept a transferred firearm for any reason (including magazine capacity restrictions, state compliance, or the FFL’s internal policies), the Dealer is solely responsible. The firearm will be returned to LWI, and the Dealer will be charged a 25% Restocking Fee plus all applicable round-trip shipping costs.
- Pickup by End-User: Dealer agrees to inform their customers that they must pick up transferred firearms within 14 days of arrival at the Dealer’s shop. Dealer assumes all liability for storage and compliance regarding abandoned firearms.
8. Dealer Responsibility & Indemnification
Dealer agrees to conduct all sales in strict compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including the Gun Control Act of 1968, the National Firearms Act (NFA), and all ATF regulations.
- Proper 4473s: Dealer is solely responsible for the proper completion, filing, and retention of ATF Form 4473s and NICS background checks for all transferred firearms.
- Indemnification: Dealer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Law Weapons Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Dealer’s handling, storage, display, or transfer of LWI products; (b) Dealer’s violation of any applicable law; (c) Dealer’s negligence or willful misconduct; or (d) any representations or warranties made by Dealer to end-users that exceed or conflict with LWI’s limited warranty.
9. Termination for Cause
LWI reserves the right to immediately terminate this agreement and revoke Dealer status, without prior notice, for any of the following reasons:
- Violation of MAP Policy.
- Failure to maintain a valid, unexpired FFL.
- Revocation or suspension of Dealer’s State Business License.
- Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal business practices.
- Transferring LWI products to unauthorized third-party resellers or drop-shippers.
- Any action that, in LWI’s sole judgment, brings the Law Weapons Inc. brand into disrepute.
Upon termination, Dealer shall immediately cease all advertising, display, and sale of LWI products and must remove all LWI branding and imagery from their website and social media.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. Dealer consents to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the state and federal courts located in Kane County, Illinois, for any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LWI’s total liability arising out of or relating to this agreement or any product shall not exceed the amount paid by Dealer for the specific product giving rise to the claim. In no event shall LWI be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits or business interruption.
12. Modification of Terms
LWI reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without prior notice. The most current version of these Terms will supersede all previous versions. Continued placement of orders following any changes constitutes Dealer’s acceptance of the updated Terms.
BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION AND PLACING AN ORDER WITH LAW WEAPONS INC., DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
