Metcalfe courting gun makers.

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Grove and Metcalfe Roll Out Welcome Mat to Gun Manufacturers: ‘We Are Passionate About Defending the Second Amendment in PA’


HARRISBURG — State Representatives Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Seth Grove (R-York) announced today that they are reaching out to encourage several leading out-of-state firearms and weapons components manufacturers, including Beretta, Magpul and Remington, to relocate their facilities and bring hundreds of jobs to Pennsylvania.

“With America’s single largest per capita representation of National Rifle Association members and more than one million licensed hunters and anglers contributing billions of dollars annually into our state and local economies, Pennsylvania is a natural fit for any of our nation’s major producers of guns, ammunition or accessories that are currently looking for a new home due to the imposition of senseless, gun-grabbing legislation by their state or local governments,” said Metcalfe, who is the prime sponsor of the Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (House Bill 357).

Final enactment of House Bill 357 would make any new federal gun control laws unenforceable within the Commonwealth.

“Pennsylvania is known all over the country for clinging to its guns, and it’s time that we use this reputation to our advantage,” Grove added. “By enticing these three companies to Pennsylvania, we are sending a clear message that we welcome their industry, and we also welcome the hundreds of jobs and multi-million dollar economic impact this would bring to the Commonwealth.”

In February, news reports indicated Maryland gun manufacturer Beretta had begun considering a relocation of its headquarters – and its 300 jobs – to a state where its product hasn’t been made illegal. Its principal location is in Prince Georges County, Maryland, and the Maryland state legislature is advancing a ban on assault weapons. Beretta has a history of relocating operations, as evidenced by moving a significant facility to Virginia after Maryland’s previous attempt to restrict the Second Amendment.

“Recent reports have indicated that gun manufacturers are disappointed with the actions of the federal government and several state governments which want to enact legislation undermining the firearms industry,” Grove said. “We wholeheartedly believe in defending our Second Amendment rights, and if other states are looking to legislate an industry out of existence, then we should capitalize on this opportunity to deliver to our constituents good, family-sustaining jobs.”

Metcalfe and Grove are also interested in attracting Magpul, a manufacturer of weapons components and high-capacity ammunition magazines, from its headquarters in Colorado, and Remington Arms Company, a New York-based gun and ammunition manufacturer.

Magpul has threatened to leave Colorado if the state bans individuals from owning magazines with more than 15 rounds. Magpul employs 200 people directly and works primarily with contractors in the state where it is located. Currently operating a manufacturing plant with more than 1,000 employees about 90 miles west of Albany, Remington may also decide to leave the Empire State in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing into law a regulatory package that he called the “toughest gun control laws in the nation” on Jan. 15.

“In Pennsylvania, we are passionate about upholding Article 1, Section 21 of our state constitution which declares in no uncertain terms, ‘The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state shall not be questioned,’” said Metcalfe. “This has been the case since 1776 when Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to adopt a formal guarantee of our God-given right to keep and bear arms and this foundational heritage of individual liberty and freedom will only continue to expand with final passage of House Bill 357.”

Metcalfe and Grove are also calling on all Pennsylvania citizens who support Constitutional liberty to attend Pennsylvania’s annual Second Amendment Action Day on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda, and to sign the all-new Armed Pennsylvania: Say to No Gun Control petition by visiting RepMetcalfe.com.



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[FlcnDawg]

Yeah just woke up and read this myself, it gave my wood wood. I love the basic idea. "Your home state going full retard come to PA, we know that 2A is important thats why we secured it first."

Of course we all know that Texas will be another location they will all consider.

[tsafa]

Every encouraging.

[46and2]

I really like this guy. I'm glad I signed up for his newsletter. Good guy.

[DClan]

I'm all for it, but Casey, the A.G., and Philthydelphia's asshat control squad worry me if they stick their noses in it.

[PSUWaz00]

Im all for it. Bout damn time if you ask me. Esp Berreta...its just up the road a bit...


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[PAMedic=F|A=]

Write your reps, ask them what they are PERSONALLY doing to bring Firearms, ammunition and accessory manufacturers, with their jobs and taxes to our Commonwealth. Ask them if they think it is important.

The Hornady protect your rights / contact you reps allows you to write your own message. This makes it easy to get ahold of them. A wave of snale mail can't hurt.

http://www.hornady.com/in-the-news/protect-your-rights

The link below gives you their other contact info.

http://cqrcengage.com/smith-wesson/findYourRep

[brsims]

Write your reps, ask them what they are PERSONALLY doing to bring Firearms, ammunition and accessory manufacturers, with their jobs and taxes to our Commonwealth. Ask them if they think it is important.

The Hornady protect your rights / contact you reps allows you to write your own message. This makes it easy to get ahold of them. A wave of snale mail can't hurt.

http://www.hornady.com/in-the-news/protect-your-rights

The link below gives you their other contact info.

http://cqrcengage.com/smith-wesson/findYourRep

My rep (Brad Roae) was asked at his recent (and final for the year) town hall meeting here in Meadville. His response...."Nothing." Mr. Roae does not feel it is his job to represent the area outside of his puppet practice on the legislative floor. Thank the gods he have other representatives like Metcalf to pick up the slack. Makes me wish I already lived in Butler county....

[jesemd]

Everyone should write to their representatives...We need the jobs.

Mention bringing Beretta here by name and don't forget ADCOR in Baltimore and LWRC on the Eastern Shore.

[PAMedic=F|A=]

Magpul has officially stated they are looking for a new home due to Colorado's unconstitutional restrictions of firearms and accessories.

(http://www.facebook.com/magpul?fref=ts)

Several other Firearms and ammunition manufacturing companies are have expressed extreme displeasure at the States where they are currently located - a large portion of them located are very close to our State. Many of these are not small, companies, but are literally household names such as:

Beretta - Maryland;
Remington - New York;
Sturm & Ruger - Connecticut & New Hampshire
Colt - Connecticut;
Mossberg - Connecticut;
Stag Arms - Connecticut
In Connecticut alone the firearms industry accounts for $1.75 billion in economic activity and 7,340 direct and indirect jobs.

The town’s mayor, John Stephens, said at a rally last month in Albany that Remington directly employs 1,300 people and has an economic impact of $150 million.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/industrie...consider-bans/

Given this, I would like to know what you are specifically, personally doing to bring these companies their jobs and taxes to our Commonwealth.


My letter, signed Sincerely and Deeply Concerned,