Ready! Aim! Relocate!

 

Embarking on his own economic development mission of sorts, South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC 3rd District) is encouraging  production relocation to the Palmetto State by one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers.

In a letter dated January 23 of this year, Congressman Duncan encouraged George Kollitides, the CEO of the parent company for Remington Arms, to consider relocating the company’s New York production facilities to South Carolina in light of New York’s recent decision to adopt increased gun restrictions.

In his letter, Congressman Duncan highlights South Carolina’s business climate, pointing out the fact that companies like Boeing, BMW, Michelin, Amazon, Bridgestone, and ZF have all invested heavily and created jobs in the Palmetto State. “But beyond our sterling business environment lie the reasons that sparked this letter – reasons you know better than anyone,” Duncan wrote citing second amendment and free commerce issues.

“We believe in the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our state welcomes any individual or business who believes the same,” he wrote.

Duncan added, “It would be an honor to welcome you and America’s oldest gunmaker to the Palmetto State.”

In addition to the letter to Mr. Kollitides, Congressman Duncan sent another letter to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley encouraging her to approach other companies in the firearms industry to relocate their operations to South Carolina.

“In South Carolina, we believe in the right to keep and bear arms,” Duncan wrote the Governor. “We need to encourage other businesses who share those beliefs to relocate to the Palmetto State.”

Read Congressman Duncan’s letter HERE.