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February 22, 2013, 08:39 AM | #51 |
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The problem with this is the same types of legislators who are typically anti gun also do not care about private business. They vote to keep hiking taxes, the minimum wage and to pass other anti business measures. Unless you are a State/City Worker, in a Union or a part of a select few mega corporations who give them huge campaign contributions They don't and won't give a darn unless you FORCE them to by getting some of these yahoo's thrown out of office come the next election.
An even more powerful message that voting a pro gun R in and an anti gun D, would be if these anti gunners start losing in primaries to pro gun candidates from their own parties. I hope Magpul finds a new home soon but this is going to disrupt the supply chain, you don't just move a huge manufacturing company overnight. If they move as far away as say Texas, or Arizona then some of the skilled workers will not follow. It could be 1-2 years before they are up and running at full capacity after a move. I imagine it will be a gradual change, with Magpul moving PMAG Manufacturing first and slowly moving the other stuff so they don't have a big disruption. Its gonna be a rough ride for 30 round PMAGS though, I am so glad right now that I stocked up on PMAGS!
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February 22, 2013, 09:41 AM | #52 |
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Bring them jobs to the free state of Florida...
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February 22, 2013, 11:09 AM | #53 |
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yeah, I agree with what Tom Servo just said about hyperbole.... it is getting a bit thick.
I travel to many cities in California on business, including LA, San Francisco, and San Diego. I also travel to Dallas and Austin. Now, Austin may not be as conservative as Midland, or Abilene, or Lubbock, but it is nothing like San Francisco. Nothing. I rather like Austin, and when I visit, there is no doubt that I am in TEXAS... as an outsider, Austin feels as much like TEXAS as Dallas, or Houston... but with better music and nightlife . A lot of Californians are on our side... probably more than 30%... given the size of California, that is a huge number of people. Either Wyoming or Nebraska seem like logical choices for Magpul. That would be an easy move for Magpuls existing workforce... they would still be close to their family ties in the Boulder area. |
February 24, 2013, 10:29 PM | #54 |
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Why Nebraska? Their roads suck. My gravel roads are smoother than their state highways. Kansas gets no mention even though we have great incentives for businesses, right to work laws, and a good work ethic as evidenced by our low unemployment rate. Otherwise this place sucks but it would be good for business. Plus you can't get more centrally located than in Kansas.
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February 25, 2013, 05:19 PM | #55 |
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If I were planning the move I'd take them to Cheyenne, Wy.
It's not very far so the move wouldn't take long and there's even the possibility that some of the same workers could make the transition without even moving out of their homes (I'm not sure about this though). And Cheyenne is right on two major interstates so it's well served in terms of transportation. And besides, I might like to work there :-) (my commute would be slightly better than what I do now) |
February 26, 2013, 03:24 PM | #56 |
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The presses they use are probably relatively small. Maybe a few large ones for their stocks. They should be able to move with less expense than you might think.
I'd buy a Pmag with a Lone Star on it and I'm not even a crazy Texan(They said I was too short to get residency). Last edited by johnwilliamson062; February 26, 2013 at 04:15 PM. |
February 26, 2013, 07:00 PM | #57 |
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Well, if they go, hopefully, they'll go to Cheyenne, so their employees can keep jobs.
The guy who installed my heater was also doing duct work for magpul, so the economic loss will go far beyond just the plastics industry.
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February 26, 2013, 07:21 PM | #58 |
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As close as Cheyenne is, it is still a long move for most with families. Some would be able to make it though. I might have sent them a CV a few hours ago...
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February 27, 2013, 09:55 AM | #59 | |
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From Magpul Industry's FB page last night:
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Kudos to Magpul for sticking to their principles.
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February 27, 2013, 10:35 AM | #60 |
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I find it amusingly ironic that I've been contemplating buying some 10 round magazines for the range. And that I haven't been able to get them as an impulse buy while shopping for reloading supplies because the stores don't carry them.
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