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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Beretta To Stay In Maryland, At Least For Now

Gun-maker Beretta has decided to stay in Maryland for now despite tough new restrictions on firearms signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley, but the manufacturer says it will continue to look into moving to other states.

Officials in Texas, West Virginia and Illinois have written to Beretta executives in hopes to woo the gun giant to their states. Beretta Holdings owns three companies in Maryland and employs about 300 people at its Accockeek plant.

Maryland's law -- which makes it illegal to purchase assault weapons and ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 bullets after Oct. 1 -- affects many of the firearms and accessories Beretta manufactures. Lawmakers amended O'Malley's bill at Beretta's request to allow gun manufacturers to continue to make, sell, possess and transport banned items. But the company still issued a statement calling the law "offensive."
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    All bark,no bite.

    Kinda like the companies that said they would move out of Salisbury if Ireton got re-elected.

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Pansies...all talk. I'm guessing they got a kickback or two to stay in MD.

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  3. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    O,Bammy dont care he has ARMED state police to cover his A//

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  4. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Im moving this is just one of many reason to leave tHE COMMUNIST state of Md..i work in va anyway just.married to a local salisbury girl is the only reason im even here

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    They need to "stick to their guns", but I expect moving 3 facilities and researching many other states would be a lot of work. They certainly don't want to make this mistake twice!

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  6. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Don't think they won't move. These things take some time.

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  7. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Here's why, right from the article:

    Lawmakers amended O'Malley's bill at Beretta's request to allow gun manufacturers to continue to make, sell, possess and transport banned items.

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  8. DrewMay 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Just like the companies that cry they will reduce their work force because of Obama care. When push comes to shove it is all crying that the sky is falling.
    People on here going to move out of Maryland for this reason or that, all temper tantrum.

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  9. ginnMay 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I don't own a Beretta and now I never will. Too many other manufacturers who support my beliefs, I'll buy their products.

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  10. THE BRADY ANTI-GUN PEOPLE SMOKE DOPEMay 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    It is my understanding the NRA has filed suit and this law has been placed on hold pending Court review...

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  11. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    ginn said...
    I don't own a Beretta and now I never will. Too many other manufacturers who support my beliefs, I'll buy their products.

    May 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Ahh, isn't it wonderful to be able to choose which firearm you own?

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