Numerous sources are reporting Saturday that gun manufacturer Remington Outdoor is bringing as many as 2,000 jobs to Huntsville, Ala. The company is expected to make the announcement Monday.
The Military Times reports that Remington Outdoor is purchasing a 500,000 square foot facility to help meet “unprecedented demand” for its products. It also reports that the company was courted by no fewer than 24 states and localities. It’s unclear yet what effect the expansion will have on the company’s existing facility in Ilion, New York.
Last year, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act, which created an assault weapon registry and banned magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds. This January, Magpul announced that it would be pulling out of Colorado and moving its operations and manufacturing to Wyoming and Texas, following the passage of comprehensive gun control measures in that state.
Any guesses on whether the "SAFE ACT" played a role? http://t.co/ctYnkhNV27
— PD Precision, LLC (@PDPrecision) February 15, 2014
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Possible Cuomo spin re:Remington "Well, you could say the streets won't be as crowded so we helped in that regard, right?" #WhatWillCuomoSay
— Steve McLaughlin (@SteveMcNY) February 15, 2014
Ha. Hahah. BREAKING: Remington Bails on New York for Alabama http://t.co/HR2vIe0bXQ
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 15, 2014
Governor Cuomo gets his wish. #SonOfSfacim http://t.co/2eZglvQnne
— Rick Shaftan (@Shaftan) February 15, 2014
.@BobLonsberry Remington headed to Alabama? Thank you Andy! Another 2,000 jobs lost. http://t.co/K29E3OoSwN @CuomoWatch @NYGovCuomo
— Ed (@Pa2ed) February 15, 2014
Congratulations, @NYGovCuomo, on sending Remington to Alabama! Who needs jobs in New York?
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) February 15, 2014
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