Gun ID legislation may trigger exodus of gunmakers

[OakRidgeStars]

From FOX News

Two venerable American gun manufacturers — Remington and Colt — could head for the West their weapons helped win if New York and Connecticut force them to implement microstamping technology.

Microstamping, or ballistic imprinting, is a patented process that uses laser technology to engrave a tiny marking of the make, model and serial number on the tip of a gun’s firing pin to allow an imprint of that information on spent cartridge cases. Supporters of the technology say it will be a “game changer,” allowing authorities to quickly identify the registered guns used in crimes. Opponents claim the process is costly, unreliable and may ultimately impact the local economies that heavily depend on the gun industry, including Ilion, N.Y., where Remington Arms maintains a factory, and Hartford, Conn., where Colt's manufacturing is headquartered.

“Mandatory microstamping would have an immediate impact of a loss of 50 jobs,” New York State Sen. James Seward, a Republican whose district includes Ilion, said, adding that Remington employs 1,100 workers in the town. “You’re talking about a company that has options in other states. Why should they be in a state that’s hostile to legal gun manufacturing? There could be serious negative economic impact with the passage of microstamping and other gun-control laws.”

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[ShotgunBlast]

“That’s the new threat: to move where that [gun] friendly state is,” she said. “It’s unfair of them to resist sensible regulation to save lives. It does not impact lawful gun ownership at all.”

I say they should pass the regulation and see what they do. They're welcome to come down this way!

[FiremanBob]

Message to Colt and Remington: Come on down to Virginia! Fluvanna county would love to have your business here.

[skeeterss0]

I would love to see Colt come down here to VA.

[Reverenddel]

I think ALL the gun manufacturers should move to the SOUTH!

Because why would you remain in "hostile" lands if you can find tax breaks, "At Will" work laws, and willing citizens to not only BUILD your product, but legally OWN your product!

[scott9050]

New York Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, a Democrat and the chief sponsor of the microstamping legislation on semiautomatic pistols that was last considered by the state’s full Senate in 2010, said she believes Remington’s vow is merely a threat.

“Their main product isn’t even semiautomatic guns; the main thrust of what they do are long guns and military contracts,” Schimel told FoxNews.com. “As a former businessman, it would be foolish for them to leave the New York market. They are getting a lot of money from the state.”

Yep, let's see what happens when one of those industry starved Midwestern states offers them something like no taxes for 20 years. These people are idiots.

[newdovo]

New York Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel... said she believes Remington’s vow is merely a threat.

That statement makes me miffed... just sayin'.

[dorminWS]

“Their main product isn’t even semiautomatic guns; the main thrust of what they do are long guns and military contracts,” Schimel told FoxNews.com. “As a former businessman, it would be foolish for them to leave the New York market. They are getting a lot of money from the state.”


How stupid can you be and still know when to breathe in and when to breathe out?
They can take their factory to a state with an amicable tax and regulatory climate and still serve "the New York Market". Chances are that inertia is the only reason they haven't already moved south.

[Jakeiscrazy]

The better question is why the hell have they been in NY for so long anyways!

[Reverenddel]

I remember when NYC claimed "Oh! Phillip Morris wouldn't DARE move their corporate headquarters out of NYC! REEEEAALLLY!"

(blinks)

Yeah, they're sitting on Broad, and Glenside now...

The "Come Heres" that came with it, from what I have met, were GLAD to get the hell out of NYC... the taxes ALONE were eating them alive!

Never under estimate the South, we may not forge a frontal attack, but we "guerrilla" fight like no one's business!

[gman]

I would love to see Colt come down here to VA.

Yes. VA - friendly to businesses and to gun owner/manufacturers.