Vice Works, LLC

10/20/2026

Glad to now be a part of the ever-growing TelsonOptics team! My ARC 2.5-15x44 came in today and we were able to play with it in the shop. This thing is built for hard use. I guess we need to decide on a build to make for it now.

10/18/2026

10/16/2026

We would like to congratulate Mrs Suzie Dupree on winning the Biometric safe donated by The Armory Project in an effort to spread awareness on what the program does in efforts to increase su***de prevention awareness and add safe fi***rm storage options for those who need it, no matter the reason.

If you are an FFL and are interested in learning how you can be a part of The Armory Project, don’t hesitate to to contact them or even myself or other partners near you!

10/15/2026

At the Cenla Delta Waterfowl Banquet and representing The Armory Project tonight!

10/15/2026

All dressed up and ready for the banquet!

10/12/2026

Due to recent changes to federal law and guidance issued by the ATF, tax stamps are no longer required to legally possess a suppressor for your fi***rm. Given these changes, if your suppressor is legally possessed, and it is attached to a fi***rm that is legal for the season you are hunting, you are not violating state law and you are clear to use it to hunt.

Learn more: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-explains-how-agents-will-handle-suppressors-this-hunting-season

10/09/2026

As per ATF guidance TODAY suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs are NO LONGER on the NFA and can legally be transferred with a normal 4473!

10/07/2026

I regret to inform everyone that as of today, Vice Works will no longer be selling Leupold products. This will be our policy until Leupold changes theirs.

If you would like us to mount Leupold products on your fi****ms, we will gladly do so, but you will have to supply them. If you would like to know why, here is the reason…..

Like most everyone, I’ve been a fan of Leupold optics for a long time. Today, that changed. As my customers know, my business is a grassroots, home-based shop that started on my kitchen counter. I work a full time job in Law Enforcement, and work in my shop on the evenings and Saturdays to ensure that my customers are taken care of as if they were family (the ones you like, not the other ones).

After being denied as a dealer and never told why, I finally called a month ago and was told it was because my storefront was on residential property. I was advised to change my application from “storefront” to “gunsmith” and that would resolve the problem. I did what was asked of me and heard nothing for a month.

Today I called Leupold and was told that I should be getting an email. 5 minutes later, I get the email attached below. Out of confusion, I called to see the exact reason I was denied and was told by their dealer representative that their company policy was that since they are a “premium brand” they would “rather their products in shops that were opened full time”, 8 or more hours a day, “so more customers see their products”.

If I had an Amazon shop, eBay store, or had an online retail store, they would sell to me. If I was opened full time they would sell to me. But because I’m not a “normal business hours” shop on commercial property, I’m not good enough to sell their products. I sold and mounted over $3,500 of their products last month alone in my little 384sq ft, part-time shop.

Leupold seems to forget that they started somewhere too. I’ve spoken to several friends and business owners about this matter and they feel the same as I do. I’m sorry if this inconveniences any of our customers, but this is about principles.

Sincerely,
Thomas Vice

10/05/2026

We will be holding a Louisiana CHP Class on October 24, 2026 in the Prospect/Bentley community. Class is $125 for singles and $200 for couples. Recertification is $75 or $125 for couples. If you are interested, please message, call, or text (leaving your name and that you are interested) and you will be added to the list.