The Boston Globe Citing ‘support for the Second Amendment,’ Smith & Wesson will move its headquarters from Mass. to Tennessee

[The Legion]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/citing-support-for-the-second-amendment-smith-wesson-will-move-its-headquarters-from-mass-to-tennessee/ar-AAP0cV3?ocid=uxbndlbing

Smith & Wesson, which has been based in Springfield since 1852, announced on Thursday it will move its headquarters to Maryville, Tennessee in 2023, citing an unfavorable business environment in Massachusetts.

“This has been an extremely difficult and emotional decision for us, but after an exhaustive and thorough analysis, for the continued health and strength of our iconic company, we feel that we have been left with no other alternative,” said Mark Smith, president and chief executive officer of the firearms manufacturer.

 

The company said the decision stemmed from “legislation recently proposed in Mass. that, if enacted, would prohibit the company from manufacturing certain firearms in the state.” Those products, Smith said, made up more than 60 percent of the company’s revenue last year.

The move will relocate 750 jobs to Maryville, Tennessee, a location picked in part because of “support for the 2nd Amendment,” cost of living for employees, and access to higher education institutions.

“The strong support we have received from the State of Tennessee and the entire leadership of Blount County throughout this process, combined with the quality of life, outdoor lifestyle, and low cost of living in the Greater Knoxville area has left no doubt that Tennessee is the ideal location for Smith & Wesson’s new headquarters,” Smith said.

As part of the move and consolidation, Smith & Wesson said it would close its facilities in Connecticut and Missouri. The company said the move will begin in 2023 and “not have an impact on employees’ jobs until then.”

[ReeferMac]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!

Going to apply right now!

[papa61]

2 minutes ago, ReeferMac said:

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!

Going to apply right now!

TERRIFIC NEWS!! I won't apply, I need to have some "take home pay" because I'm sure the Johnny Cash method would not work.

[Swamp ash]

Awesome.

Now we need to update our motto to: "The Smith and Wesson State"

[papa61]

1 hour ago, Swamp ash said:

Awesome.

Now we need to update our motto to: "The Smith and Wesson State"

even better, S&W need to win the mil contract. We already have Barrett with sniper rifle contract.

[Moped]

2 hours ago, papa61 said:

even better, S&W need to win the mil contract. We already have Barrett with sniper rifle contract.

Beretta too!

[bobsguns]

Wonder how many on the Globe staff thought "Good riddence" when this news came out? 

No one ever retires & moves north, as the saying goes.