PTR close to leaving CT over new gun laws

[RubberBullets 65]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/04/11/connecticut-gun-maker-declares-intention-to-leave-state/

 

They have yet to make their final decision as to where, but have commitments from their 40+ employees to relocate with the company. Id love to see an actual impact over these relocation attempts sending politicians packing.

 

Anyone hear where magpul is headed yet?

[lunker 274]

I posted a "Thank You" to them on their Facebook page.

[1LtCAP 4,264]

we'll never "see" the impact their leaving will have, as the mainstream media will never publish it.

[H.M. Murdock 0]

Anyone hear where magpul is headed yet?

 

*fingers crossed*

 

hopefully Wyoming!

[checko 180]

A shame its come to this.

[jon.squared 0]

If I remember correctly, they said Texas

 

 

 

 

*fingers crossed*

 

hopefully Wyoming!

[njpilot 671]

Well, I guess they made their decision.

 

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April 9, 2013

 

PTR Industries to Leave Connecticut by Year End

 

Today, PTR Industries issued this statement and following communication.

A Statement Concerning Manufacturing Encouragement, Economic Growth, and Protection of the Constitutional Rights of Citizens.

This past week an historic and highly controversial bill was passed by the State of Connecticut which will have far reaching consequences to the state, its citizens,and businesses. The bill we refer to is Bill No. 1160, AN ACT CONCERNING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CHILDRENS SAFETY. This bill purports to reduce gun violence by banning hardware responsible for less than three percent of homicides in 2011 and claims to increase children’s safety by restricting the ability of those most responsible for it—their parents—to defend them.

As a firearms manufacturing firm, our industrial roots reach deep in the State of CT. Along with other companies in the trade, we were deeply apprehensive at the hurried process to develop new gun laws and fearful that it would generate unintended consequences for our industry. On Thursday April 4, 2013, upon reading the full text of Bill 1160, our worst fears were confirmed. What emerged was a bill fraught with ambiguous definitions, insufficient considerations for the trade, conflicting mandates, and disastrous consequences for the fundamental rights of the people of CT.

The magnitude of the constitutional and economic importance of this bill is such that the disregard for public input (in the final version), and the haphazard production of the legislation should be insulting to any citizen or business in CT. It should be a shock to us all that such landmark legislation could be written in one week, and seen by no one (including the rank-and-file legislators) prior to its emergency certification. Having been present in the deliberations in both legislative chambers, it was clear that a majority of our legislators had not even read the bill- and those that had read it had only a cursory understanding.

The process with which this legislation proceeded, along with the language that resulted gives us no confidence that this will be the last violation of our rights in our beloved home state, and we only hope that this does not set a precedent at a national level.

The rights of the citizens of CT have been trampled upon. The safety of its children is at best questionably improved from the day of the tragedy that triggered the events that lead us here. Finally, due to an improperly drafted bill, manufacturing of modern sporting rifles in the State of CT has been effectively outlawed. With a heavy heart but a clear mind, we have been forced to decide that our business can no longer survive in Connecticut—the former Constitution state.

Furthermore, we feel that our industry as a whole will continue to be threatened so long as it remains in a state where its elected leaders have no regard for the rights of those who produce and manufacture its wealth. We are making a call to all involved in our industry to leave this state, close your doors and show our politicians the true consequences of their hasty and uninformed actions. We encourage those in our industry to abandon this state as its leaders have abandoned the proud heritage that forged our freedom.

Although PTR has not decided upon a specific relocation site at this time, over the coming weeks the company will be actively considering offers from states that are friendly to the industry. We hope to have a site identified within the next six weeks, and hope to have our move completed by the end of this year. We plan to keep our business partners informed on the status of our move throughout this process in order to affect a smooth transition.

We have extended the invitation to join us in the move to all of our employees, as well as all of our vendors. We are pleased to say that we currently have commitments to move from a majority of our employees, which includes ALL of our management personnel, engineering staff and skilled gunsmiths.

It is our hope and sincere belief that this move will represent a step forward for the company;and that by bringing our expertise and core personnel to combine with the business friendly policies, and a motivated local labor force from a state that respects industry and the second amendment that we can expand our operations and not only maintain- but increase the quality and reputation of our products.

Please direct any questions or inquiries to John McNamara, Vice President of Sales, at[email protected] or by calling 860-676-1776.

[lunker 274]

Good for them. Hopefully Mossberg, Colt and Stag Arms make the exodus too. There needs to be financial repercussions to these politicians' stupidity.

[reloaderguy 30]

Good for them. Hopefully Mossberg, Colt and Stag Arms make the exodus too. There needs to be financial repercussions to these politicians' stupidity.

 

Don't hold your breath. Remington is staying in NY also.

[RUTGERS95 890]

Remington is actually investing more money in NY! I will never buy anything from them

 

Good for PTR

[410guy 5]

I believe Mossberg already manufacturers its Maverick line and has their service center in Eagle Pass, Texas. It would be poetic justice if they would move their entire production and headquarters down there as well.

[Babyface Finster 45]

I'm all for manufacturers packing up and leaving these states, but any of you guys who think the regimes in power give a squirt of piss over the lost revenue you are fooling yourselves. They'll proudly trumpet how they chased the evil makers of death out of the state, thereby ensuring the safety of the flock. This will be seen as a victory by the anti-2A forces and the rest of the ambivalent pouace will remain...well, ambivalent. Far too many Americans care only about their own rights and prosperity. As long as they have their nut covered, the rest of the world can go pound sand.

 

I can't wait until the day I can move to where more people share my values and ideals. I know NJ won't shed a tear when I leave, but I'll be smiling from ear-to-ear.

[Candide 0]

I applaud and will support the companies who move. The state govts dont care if they leave. They will just raise everyone elses taxes to make up for the lost tax revenue.