[Wayne07]

For those who prefer to read:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/beretta-moves-all-manufacturing-out-of-md-after-state-passes-new-gun-bill/2071229/

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Gun maker Beretta U.S.A. will move all of its manufacturing out of Maryland to a new factory in Tennessee, the company announced Monday, after protesting Maryland’s strict gun law passed last year.

The company met with employees Tuesday to tell them that 160 manufacturing and related jobs would move. Beretta’s headquarters, including about 95 administrative and executive jobs, will stay in Accokeek, Maryland.

Previously, the company had said it would use the new Tennessee plant only for making new products. That plant will be an expansion for the company and may eventually employ 300 people, said Jeff Reh, Beretta’s general counsel.

“We are fairly upset about even having to consider a move,” Reh said. “Our preference would have been to stay and grow in Maryland for decades to come.

“But we have to be prudent about our future, and we have more chance to expand and grow in a state that is more positive to the second amendment,” Reh said.

Beretta was active in lobbying against Maryland’s Firearm Safety Act of 2013, considered one of the nation’s most restrictive gun laws. It bans 45 types of assault weapons and prohibits buying ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds. Gun buyers must be fingerprinted and licensed before buying a handgun.

[sauropod]

I don’t blame them.

[1Old Pro]

It bans 45 types of assault weapons and prohibits buying ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds. Gun buyers must be fingerprinted and licensed before buying a handgun.

Sounds like NYS.

[No.6]

THAT’s a Beretta 500th anniversary event to celebrate!

[paulcissa]

Beretta’s headquarters, including about 95 administrative and executive jobs, will stay in Accokeek, Maryland.

I hope these folks see the writing on the wall...I would bet within two years HQ is gone too.