Troy Industries Leaves Massachusetts for Tennessee
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U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- Massachusetts state legislators have thrown a straw on the camel’s back and forced 75 jobs to pull up roots and head to the Volunteer State. Citing the Bay State’s “changing climate for firearms manufacturers,” Troy Industries is leaving for Tennessee.
Troy’s announcement highlights the growing hostility from Massachusetts lawmakers towards the firearm industry. Legislators introduced
legislation to ban outright the production of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) that are to private citizens – even those outside the commonwealth. Troy Industries, a manufacturer of MSRs, magazines, and other firearm accessories will instead spend $7.2 million to relocate. Tennessee’s gain is Massachusetts’ loss.