New Neighbor

[M_conrad_0311]

Every evening, on my drive home from work, I have noticed progress on a new building being erected. It is a large building. Today I noticed a sign out in front of it and was quite happy to see who that was responsible. It looks like Smith and Wesson's headquarters and I will now share the same hometown. I can't lie. It makes me a little sad that they will be moving from their historical home.

 

[S&W ucla]

Like a Good Neighbor, S&W is There!

 

[Bret]

Given the high taxes and how Massachusetts treats the products they sell, it's a wonder it took them this long to move.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

It makes me a little sad that they will be moving from their historical home.

I pro'ly can't say what I'd like, here. I'd get a ding, or worse.

 

[Protocall_Design]

They're still making revos in the original place. Kind of fitting, the old factory making the "old" style guns. I think they should give New England states the heave ho and move everything somewhere else. Not my call.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Don't fret.
Massachusetts still has it's historical S&W's manufacturing base. Their plastics plant in Connecticut and warehouse in Missouri are the plants closing and moving to your neighborhood.

 

[LostintheOzone]

All I'm interested in is their service department.

 

[Semiotto]

Where in Tennessee are you? I might move up there for a chance at working for Smith & Wesson

 

[murphydog]

Where in Tennessee are you? I might move up there for a chance at working for Smith & Wesson

Here you go, look for the reference to Maryville, TN at the top of the page:

Career Center | Smith & Wesson

 

[Model5]

I read they were making the move to Tennessee a few months ago. Seems our state has become a haven for firearms manufacturer refugees.

 

[Model5]

Good for your residents and especially for those who have become/will become employed. My county welcomed Kahr with open arms when they moved here.

It's a great time to be in skilled trades.

 

[Protocall_Design]

It was a great location for the moonshiners, ought to be good for S&W, too!

 

[cadmike]

I think they should give New England states the heave ho and move everything somewhere else. Not my call.

Please don't lump "the New England states" into what Massachusetts has going. The freedoms we're allowed to enjoy in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are a far cry from what goes on in Massachusetts. Smith & Wesson still operates the Houlton plant and is one of the larger employers up there.
New Hampshire is home to Sig Saur and Ruger. No need for manufacturers to leave northern New England.

 

[Bret]

The freedoms we're allowed to enjoy in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are a far cry from what goes on in Massachusetts.

At the risk of perhaps overanalyzing your wording, the mindset of this sentence is wrong. Don't accept that government allows your freedoms. The purpose of government is to protect your freedoms. It would be correct to say that the freedoms of those in Massachusetts have been violated far more than the freedoms of those in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

 

[cadmike]

At the risk of perhaps overanalyzing your wording, the mindset of this sentence is wrong. Don't accept that government allows your freedoms. The purpose of government is to protect your freedoms. It would be correct to say that the freedoms of those in Massachusetts have been violated far more than the freedoms of those in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Agreed. Im just trying to stick up for northern New England. We have constitutional carry, no foolish magazine bans, no ammo restrictions, no crazy "approved list".

 

[PALADIN85020]

It seems to me that MA has become a real ingrate to the firearms industries there. I don't blame S&W for pulling up stakes. I would have done so long ago.

John

 

[Borderboss]

Maryville is on my list to take a look at in a couple of weeks as I tour Tennessee looking for a place to move to from Illinois.

 

[Road Rat]

I pro'ly can't say what I'd like, here. I'd get a ding, or worse.

New England has been the firearm manufacturing headquarters since the beginning of our nation. The Colonies fought for freedom from England only so they could treat citizens like slaves. Every year they dictate more restrictions.

Makes me feel good that they are all moving out - no more tax money for the commies.

 

[pmanton]

Maybe they'll give out free samples to their neighbors.

 

[.38SuperMan]

Every evening, on my drive home from work, I have noticed progress on a new building being erected. It is a large building. Today I noticed a sign out in front of it and was quite happy to see who that was responsible. It looks like Smith and Wesson's headquarters and I will now share the same hometown. I can't lie. It makes me a little sad that they will be moving from their historical home.

I just live 20 minutes away in Loudon Co. and my brother lives in Blount Co. I'm sure I've driven by there but need to drive over and take a look. I'm headed to Blount tomorrow to pick up some peaches and see what's new or old at Bills Outpost and will take a look.

I hope their repair and custom shops are relocating here. I also hope they relocate revolver production here too. We have plenty of highly skilled machinists here.