Beretta USA Chooses Tennessee for New Factory

Breitbart.com ^ | 1/29/2014 | AWR Hawkins

[rktman]

On January 29th, Beretta USA officials joined with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (R) to announce the firearm manufacturer will be opening its new plant in Gallatin, TN.

Beretta had been looking for a location for its new facility after deciding to leave Maryland over the draconian gun laws that state implemented in spring 2013.

[rktman]

Waa waa waa waa. Goodbye maryland. Hello Tenn.

[Pecos]

To the tune of 300 jobs, and the creation of additional jobs those 300 will cause because more people will have more money to spend. Trickle-down economics? How could that possibly work? I'm also galad they avoided Virginia. The new governor hasn't met a gun ownership restriction he didn't like.

[MHGinTN]

we welcome them with open holsters ... I only own two Berettas, but looks like I will be acquiring more.

[ltc8k6]

I didn’t see anything in the press release about closing the MD factory. This was described as an expansion, not a move.

[rktman]

WHAT! Did I miss something? Will Beretta have a “blem” outlet shop at the manufacturing site???? LOL!

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Excellent!

[ResisTyr]

Awesome! Wish it was SC, but we’re very happy for TN :)

[dfwgator]

[ResisTyr]

Nothing like having a Beretta hidden in every room for ultimate safety...& helping the local economy. Congrats :)

[MHGinTN]

I’m kinda interested in those Beretta pistol caliber carbines ... maybe a companion for my 8045? Share magazines.

[AdamBomb]

the timing of this announcement was especially delicious as Obama is visiting Nashville today....just a few miles south of where the new Beretta plant will be built

And Obama is visiting to talk about jobs...

Nice move by Tennessee’s gov by announcing this yesterday.

[MasterGunner01]

What the major US arms and ammunition manufacturers need to do is shutdown sales of product, spare parts, tech training, and any other sales to CA, CO, NY, CT, MD, MA, NJ and other anti-2nd Amendment states that deny their citizens’ rights. Let the state agencies worry about getting new equipment or repairs or training or ammo or any other form of assistance until they restore their citizens’ Constitutional rights.

[BatGuano]

I don’t own one but I have always thought that their PX4 Storm Compact .40 S&W with 12 round mag would make a nice addition to my stable.

[MHGinTN]

Just personal note, but I believe the pistol is too light for the round. Does it spit lead pellets when you pull the trigger? Yes, but try making repeated double taps. Therein you get a good measure for how effective you will be with that particular weapon system. I cannot make good second shots, quickly, with any 40 cal I have ever shot, except the Taurus OSS DS. But that one is too big for personal carry in the 5 inch barrel model. Again, personal opinion, I think the Bersa Thunder 9 UC Pro is possibly the most perfect balance of rounds and controllability for a carry pistol. For home defense the Beretta 8045 makes me smile ...

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Maryland “Freak State” PING!

[RedMDer]

This should be big news in the Democrat news letter I mean the Baltimore Sun papers. /s

[Bigg Red]

Once again, OweMalley chases jobs out of Maryland.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Pravda on the Patapsco.