Beretta Leaving Maryland

[Mike Irwin]

WTOP (Washington, DC) news this morning had a brief bit on Beretta.

They reported that NO DECISION has been made whether the company will leave Maryland or not.

 

[Buzzcook]

The only reason a large company moves is if there is an economic benefit.

 

[Punisher_1]

What ever happened to tariffs to keep companies from leaving for other places?

 

[fragtagninja]

I live in MI and we need jobs. If Colt or Berreta need a new place to call home we are pretty 2nd amendment friendly. Texas is probably their safest bet though. I say this is exactly the kind of thing that needs to start happening.

 

[357 Python]

From where the Berettafactory is located in Maryland it would not be a long trip to Virginia. I understand they already have a warehouse in Virginia. Why not a factory too?

 

[Pilot]

Moving any business, especially manufacturing operations is a very expensive proposition. If Beretta moves, the economic must make sense, meaning the state and town in which they move must offer enough financial incentives to make it work. Tax abatements, low interest loans, grants, etc can be used an incentive, all if there is enough job creation in the new jurisdiction. End of story.

 

[Dr Big Bird PhD]

The linked article doesn't say Beretta is leaving, just considering leaving and where their next investments will be. Sounds more like a plea to begin the "tax break/support race" than a call that they are leaving.

I find it preposterous and immoral that our politicians implement laws that must be circumvented for their sake but not the peoples.

 

[zincwarrior]

If that annoys you, don't look at the fine print of most laws...

 

[g.willikers]

Doesn't Beretta already have a facility in Texas?

Of the 64 counties in Colorado, the sheriffs of 54 of them have recently joined in a law suit against the new anti-gun laws.
The fat lady hasn't quite sung her last note there, apparently.
Here's the story:
http://kdvr.com/2013/05/16/majority-of-colorado-sheriffs-bringing-lawsuit-against-gun-control-laws/

 

[Evan Thomas]

There's a thread here on the sheriffs' lawsuit; if people want to discuss it, that's the place. It's off-topic for this thread.

 

[bikerbill]

"Coyote Slayer" Perry and our AG have been beating the bushes for gun companies to move to Texas .. blv they have attracted a few smaller ones, would love to have Beretta in the neighborhood ...