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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

After Restrictive Legislation In Maryland, What's Next For Beretta?

In the 1980s, Maryland looked like a logical place for Beretta U.S.A. to do business. When the 500 year old Italian company began establishing their American made brand image, they found the Old Line State most hospitable. D.C. is a short drive north. Virginia, with its federal agencies and long sporting traditions, is close on the western and southern borders. Beretta chose Accokeek, a area ripe for expansion with a readily available workforce and a history of firearms production.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

No big deal just another 500+ jobs lost. Welcome to the welfare state.

Anonymous said...

What a brilliant closing statement. "We don't need to be punished by a state because of someone's misconduct". Beretta, if I were you, I would leave Maryland in a heart beat. You have a great product and a great reputation.