S&W moving to TN

[GunnyGene]

Story from TTAG:

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/nssf- ... un-rights/

From the NSSF . . .

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, noted that the announcement from Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., of their plan to move their headquarters and a large portion of their operations to Tennessee is just the latest of a series of firearm and ammunition manufacturers moving to states with strong Second Amendment traditions.

Smith & Wesson announced their plans to relocate headquarters and assembly operations from Springfield, Mass., to Maryville, Tenn.

“This follows a pattern of firearm and ammunition manufacturers that are migrating to states that respect the contributions of the firearm industry and respect the Second Amendment rights of those who purchase their products,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

“The decision to expand production by any firearm manufacturer is indicative of the strong and vibrant market of lawful gun ownership. Firearm sales have been at record levels for more than 18 months and this investment in the future shows that the leading firearm manufacturers see a market with continued room for growth.”

Smith & Wesson’s new Tennessee home is familiar with firearm manufacturing. Earlier this year Troy Manufacturing announced it was moving production from West Springfield, Mass., to Clarksville, Tenn. Beretta U.S.A. Corporation moved production from Maryland to Gallatin, Tenn., in 2016 and Barrett Firearms is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Smith & Wesson will add 750 jobs to the state and invest over $125 million to build a new state of the art facility. The firearm industry already employs nearly 7,800 people in Tennessee through direct or indirect jobs and contributes over $1.07 billion in economic impact. The firearm industry pays $130.5 million in federal and state taxes annually and contributed an additional $22.1 million in excise taxes that benefit wildlife conservation.

[Vaquero]

Heck Yeah!!! Bring it on.

RP

[Headhog]

Wahoo. Great news for S&W. This should be a good move that builds a stronger company.

Paul

[John E Davies]

Good news, I grew up in Nashville, but I did not know where Maryville is. It is a suburb of Knoxville. Very pretty country to live and work in, but crazy busy if you enjoy RV camping. What is the Cost of Living like there?

Best of luck to S&W, I still won’t buy one of their products but all gun manufacturers need to move where they are welcome.. FYI, for those who do not remember.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/re ... troyed-it/

John Davies
Spokane WA

[JEBar]

that's great to hear .... hopefully one day we will get to take a road trip and tour their plant

[fortyshooter]

Well looks like everybody is moving there! Far as I know Tenn. has no State Income Tax but as more people move there and put a drain on the system of roads,schools and housing they might have to.

[GunnyGene]

Well looks like everybody is moving there! Far as I know Tenn. has no State Income Tax but as more people move there and put a drain on the system of roads,schools and housing they might have to.

We need to get our Governor on the ball here. All we've snagged so far is Winchester Ammo and that was 10 years ago.

[Centaur]

Good for both S&W and Tennessee.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

Smart move on their part after being not appreciated where they were at.

[The Wiz]

I feel for the people who are losing their jobs in Mass. Not that S&W cares. Bottom line is what matters.

[GunnyGene]

I feel for the people who are losing their jobs in Mass. Not that S&W cares. Bottom line is what matters.

Here's the full press release from S&W. They will do what they can re: relocation, job placement, etc. for effected employees.

https://ir.smith-wesson.com/news-releas ... -tennessee

[The Wiz]

As a "victim" of two such relocation's, I find that such press releases to be so much BS. Today's corporate america cares little about the people that make their companies. Again, it is the bottom line that matters.

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[Redthies]

I feel for the people who are losing their jobs in Mass. Not that S&W cares. Bottom line is what matters.

I know not everyone is able to just up and move, but I’d take Tennessee over Mass 99x out of 100. Hopefully they will assist those who want to move in doing so. I think it’s good for the arms companies to move where they are appreciated. I wonder how long Henry will stick it out in Bayonne? NJ is not exactly firearm friendly either.

[cooperhawk]

I wonder how long Henry will stick it out in Bayonne? NJ is not exactly firearm friendly either.

Henry already has plants in the Midwest. Wisconsin I think.

[Redthies]

I wonder how long Henry will stick it out in Bayonne? NJ is not exactly firearm friendly either.

Henry already has plants in the Midwest. Wisconsin I think.

Rice Lake Wisconsin. They’ve had that plant for a while. My point was, how long will they keep the head office and Bayonne plant open, before they expand the Wisconsin facility and shut down NJ?