A representative for the Second Amendment Foundation explains why the move to Tennessee will work better for the gun manufacturer.
Smith & Wesson recently made a historic move from Massachusetts to Tennessee – and it is sure to serve them better as a result.
The company, which was established in 1852 and has become one of America’s most noteworthy gun manufacturers, previously found itself in the midst of strict gun laws in the state of Massachusetts, leading management to make the move to Tennessee – where the laws are a little more its speed (including Concealed-Carry).
“Congratulations to Smith & Wesson on their grand opening in Tennessee. This move is a testament to their enduring legacy, their commitment to firearm excellence, and to the importance of preserving America’s gun industry and Second Amendment rights in a fair environment,” NRA Executive Director of Advancement Tyler Schropp told Fox News Digital.
The move is historic, if only because it will provide a boost to Tennessee’s economy with more jobs, while at the same time taking a major asset away from the Democrat-led state of Massachusetts. In the face of the Second Amendment being defended now more than ever, it’s a lesson that’s sure to hit the state financially.
Joining us now to discuss the importance of the move is a representative for the Second Amendment Foundation. They have a firm understanding of every American’s right to bear arms, so their expertise will certainly be welcome in this matter.
Q&A:
- Do you think Smith & Wesson’s move from a state with strict gun laws to a state with more relaxed gun laws is one for the better?
- Why do you think Massachusetts continued to go after Smith & Wesson, even with the Second Amendment in place to protect the rights of private gun owners?
- How will the move affect Massachusetts financially? By comparison, do you believe it will provide a bigger job market for Tennessee?
- Where do you see Smith & Wesson’s business going over the next few years as a result of the move?
- Could manufacturers like Smith & Wesson likely continue to catch flak from President Biden and his fellow Democrats as they attempt to pass more restrictive gun laws in the future?
- Why is Concealed-Carry so important in this day and age? Mainly due to the growing number of “active shooter” events?
- Where can we learn more about the Second Amendment Foundation and its members?
- Those interested can visit http://www.saf.org/.
Second Amendment Foundation/CCRKBA spokespersons available to be your guest:
ABOUT CHRIS CHENG (In Pacific Time)
Chris Cheng serves on the advisory council to the Second Amendment Foundation’s Board of Trustees. He is the History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion and author of the book “Shoot to Win.” Cheng is an Asian D&I advocate in the gun community; a former Google employee who went from self-taught amateur to pro shooter.
ABOUT CAM EDWARDS (In Eastern Time)
Cam Edwards is the editor at Bearing Arms-dot-com and hosts the popular podcast Cam & Company that focuses on Second Amendment news and information. Cam is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has worked in radio, television, and online media for over two decades. He currently lives on a small farm with his family near Farmville, Virginia, and is a member of the board of Citizens Committee to Keep and Bear Arms.
ABOUT MARK WALTERS (in Eastern Time):
Mark Walters is a member of the board of directors for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. As a nationally syndicated host of two talk radio programs, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense, Mark is heard on hundreds of stations weekly across the country. Mark is the co-founder of Armed American News and the recipient of the 2015 “Gun Rights Defender of the Year award.” In addition, Mark Walters is co-author of three books, including Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America, and Grilling While Armed.
ABOUT LEE WILLIAMS (In Eastern Time)
Lee Williams is also known as The Gun Writer and has been writing about the Second Amendment, firearms, the firearms industry, and the gun culture for more than ten years. He is the Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Reporting Project and is a frequent contributor to Ammoland News and Armed American Radio. In addition, Lee serves as a board member of Florida Carry, Inc. He was also an editor for a daily newspaper in Florida. Before becoming a newspaper editor, Lee was an investigative reporter in three states and a U.S. Territory. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a police officer. Before becoming a cop, Lee served in the Army. Lee has earned more than a dozen national journalism awards as a reporter and three medals of valor as a police officer.
ABOUT DAVE WORKMAN (In Pacific Time):
Dave Workman is an award-winning career journalist and senior editor of TheGunMag.com. He writes for Liberty Park Press, Conservative Firing Line, and is communications director for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He has authored Op-Ed pieces in several major newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and co-authored seven books with Second Amendment Foundation Alan Gottlieb. Workman’s beat is firearms, from politics to the outdoors. He is widely considered an authority on firearms, concealed carry, and gun politics.
The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing, and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 700,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.
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