When firearm magazine manufacturer Magpul announced they were leaving Colorado over knee-jerk magazine capacity legislation (funny how outlawing their perfectly legal product will sour a company on a state), most thought that Texas was a long-shot for them to relocate to, with Wyoming being a more likely destination.
They were half right.
Magpul is indeed relocating it’s manufacturing and distribution to Cheyenne, Wyoming, but they’re relocating their headquarters to Texas.
According to the official press release:
Magpul is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas. Three North Central Texas sites are under final consideration, and the transition to the Texas headquarters will begin as soon as the facility is selected. The Texas relocation is being accomplished with support from Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
Man, what an idiot Rick Perry is! All he does is keep bringing jobs to the state!
Perry has earned the right to crow a bit:
“In Texas, we understand that freedom breeds prosperity, which is why we’ve built our economy around principles that allow employers to innovate, keep more of what they earn and create jobs,” Gov. Perry said. “I’m proud that Magpul is the latest employer to join the ranks of companies that call Texas home.”
“Excessive government regulation undermines a culture based on personal responsibility and creates a detrimental business environment,” Magpul CEO Richard Fitzpatrick said. “Texas supports personal freedoms and our company will thrive in that environment.”
Gov. Perry has reached out to more than 30 firearm manufacturers in states across the country that are considering restricting sales and manufacturing in the industry. Magpul cited the Lone Star State’s business-friendly environment, predictable regulations and consistent respect for the Second Amendment as key elements in its decision to relocate.
Ted Cruz offers up a friendly Texas welcome as well:
Welcome to Texas! RT @Magpul_HQ: Bada bing, announcement made for those wondering. http://t.co/LhGLC76bsi
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) January 2, 2014
This follows Bold Ideas/Colt Competition moving moving to Texas from Oregon,
All is proceeding as I have foreseen.
Tags: Colorado, Guns, Magpul, relocation, Rick Perry, Texas, Wyoming