Personally, I find it scandalous that left-handed, bolt-action rifles are "rare" at all. Why isn't there a left-handed version of every right-handed model out there? Are southpaws the only remaining minority group that doesn't rate any consideration whatsoever?
The issue is that we have not made enough of stink (or paid enough politicians) to become a protected class. Yes, Left Handers are discriminated against. Unfortunately, it is perfectly legal to do so. Several years ago, I thought it might be interesting to investigate a class action law suit against firearms manufacturers to force them to offer the same selection of options in LH rifles as are offered in RH rifles, and to offer them at the same price as RH rifles. But, after thinking about it, one of the potential outcomes would be that some of the manufacturers might simply fold up shop rather than litigate. Since the goal would be to INCREASE selection, an option that might DECREASE selection is probably not the best curse of action.
But, yes, it sucks that we are openly discriminated against, without any recourse.
