MagPul Pulling up Stakes?

[StPatrick]

Here's a letter (via another websitea9 which they posted on their Facebook page:

 

Magpul Letter

 

It seems that if the state they love (HQ'd in Boulder, CO) insists on running them out of the state, they'll comply and leave.  I'm inviting them to TN.

[StPatrick]

The little missive I sent to magpul@magpul.com:

 

To whom it may concern,

I hope your efforts regarding stopping the recent anti-freedom bills
introduced in the CO legislature bear fruit.  Should they not, we'd love
to have you here in Nashville, TN.  No state income tax, a built-in
workforce of skilled tradesmen and women, right to work laws, and a
populace and legislature that would support your endeavors.  Also, easy
access to Fort Campbell, wherein you'll find many Magpul fans and
therein eager testers of new products for the military and civilian
markets.  I'd further mention the high number of carry permits issued in
the state to demonstrate TN's commitment to 2nd amendment rights for
all citizens, as it is a shall-issue state.


You'll note I did not mention the mountains, white-water rivers,
hunting, fishing, camping, music, et. al.  Come to Nashville and they're
all within reach.  Sure, your mountains are bigger, and you can ski and
board for months on end out there, but here you'd be welcomed while you
do your day job.  Look into Williamson County, TN and you'll like what
you find.  Nissan did, as have hundreds of other businesses, ranging
from startup bio / pharma operations to larger interests such as Mars,
Ford Credit, and multiple major healthcare providers.  Speaking as a
resident, we are open for business and would love to have yours.


For employees concerned about transferring, within a 35-mile radius
of Nashville you'll find any kind of place a person might enjoy, from
the truly rural all the way to urban, with plenty of options in
between.  If schools are a concern, the various county school districts
are easily searched for student success data.  Williamson is the best in
that respect, but the surrounding counties have made great strides the
last many years to catch up.  Sumner County is well on its way to
equaling Williamson Co. Schools.  Excellent private schooling is
available in every county.


We get new and interesting restaurants on a regular basis, and
several local brewers have only recently opened up shop here.  We don't
have a Flying Dog or an Avery here yet, but good craft brew is being
made at Yazoo, Jackalope, and  we have a brand new brewery in East Nasty
that is getting good reviews.


Bottom Line:  We can give you much of what you have in Boulder,
minus a few things: You have better mountains, especially when it comes
to boarding or skiing.  Regarding that,  Southwest flies direct to DEN
cheaply.  I'm actually taking one of their flights tomorrow to go get
some POW! at Vail.   You also have tons of wannabe-hippies all over the
place, who lately have been questioning why you should be allowed to
exist at all.  Sadly, some of them have been elected to high office.


What you maintain: an NHL team that will make the playoffs, being
surrounded by decent people.  What you gain: Music, 24/7, all over the
city, anytime between 3:00 and the next 3:00.  It's not all country, and
even the country you'd hear down Broadway  isn't any top-40 BS.  It's
by mostly-serious pros doing old songs their own way.  You'll like it. 
In addition, there's a good rock scene here, and plenty of venues for
various indie bands as well.  Name 'em, they've played Nashville. Hell,
the Black Keys moved here (though from Canton, not Boulder, so it was
probably easier in that respect).


Here in Nashville, the hippie population is low and very focused. 
Last I checked, their deal was more organic veg at the Farmer's Market. 
Since they're unorganized and starving, I doubt they'll be any kind of
an issue for an organization such as MagPul.  Many TN hippie-types own
guns, after all.  They're into the spiritual side of hunting - good on
'em.


Anyways, as a fan and customer, I figured I'd write in and make an unofficial Nashville sales pitch.

One ast thing, ladies and gentlemen: PLEASE don't go to Austin.  The
denizens say it's not Texas, and they're right.  After Fort Hood, they'd
hate you 2nd.


Regards from a TN MagPul fan and customer,
I hope you find your way southeast soon, should CO not come to its senses,

Patrick

[TGO David]

That's an awesome letter.  Nicely done.

[geekitupsum]

High Five!

[ShaunM]

Awesome!!!

[DaveS]

Awesome letter!

 

Dave S

[Lumber_Jack]

Very well done! It would be awesome to see a company pull up, relocate and succeed in a state that won't restrict it's products.

[RAJTENN]

Great letter. Send a copy to you state representative and see if the State will contact Magpul and offer incentives to relocate here.

[tennessee01tacoma]

I would love to see them here, I would love to work for them, I'm almost done with my Mechanical engineering degree.

[Seabeejason]

I liked it, but you need to change one thing.


They need to move to the Knoxville area. They'd like it better out here.

[tennessee01tacoma]

I liked it, but you need to change one thing.


They need to move to the Knoxville area. They'd like it better out here.

X2 closer to what mountains we have, and if they set up around Knoxville I already work in Knoxville.

[hipower]

A hearty "Well Done" to you, Sir!

[LagerHead]

Fantastic. Maybe they could move near Barrett and partner with them to make mags for the big guns too. Hell we need to get all of the firearms companies out of states that hate them like New York and Massachusetts and get them down here where we love them. 

[KaNuckles]

Fantastic. Maybe they could move near Barrett and partner with them to make mags for the big guns too. Hell we need to get all of the firearms companies out of states that hate them like New York and Massachusetts and get them down here where we love them. 

And then refuse to sell to any of the commie states/feds. Talk about molon labe. 

 

That's a great letter St. Patrick. I've been following this issue on their Facebook page. Honestly I hope CO does the right thing. But if not I hope we can make a case to bring them here. I'm sure that letter got someone's attention. 

[Caster]

I'm gonna rip some of that off and send them a similar letter. Along with a resume!

[ShamGlock]

I really think they'd be happiest in Chattanooga. We have the fastest internet in the nation. We are close to the Ocoee, and the mountains. We are right in between Nashville, Knoxville, and Atlanta. And we are about as far away as you can get from Memphis in this state!

[Spook]

Nice job.  Let us know if they send you any free samples.

[Caster]

Wonder if they'd respond to a TGO "email beggin campaign"?

[TGO David]

I'm gonna rip some of that off and send them a similar letter. Along with a resume!

 

Nothing gets my attention faster as an employer / interviewer than plagiarism.

[KaNuckles]

This just showed up on their Facebook page. I don't think they are joking. 

 

 

"Leadership team is at the Capitol again today, holding the line. Regardless of a manufacturing exemption or not, if HB1224 passes, we have to go. We can't disappoint our customers nor ignore our convictions. Anyone who votes in favor of this bill votes to drive over 600 jobs out of CO. We'll have some contact information for some further assistance coming up soon."

 

http://www.facebook.com/magpul

[Worriedman]

Fantastic. Maybe they could move near Barrett and partner with them to make mags for the big guns too. Hell we need to get all of the firearms companies out of states that hate them like New York and Massachusetts and get them down here where we love them. 

We will have to get a new governor first...I have been trying to get our Lt. Gov. to start wooing these people for the lat 4 years to no avail.

[GoneBallistic]

Well done StPatrick!!! I hope CO comes around but if they don't, I would LOVE for them to come here!!!!

[East_TN_Patriot]

I think the letter sucks. Magpul needs to come to Knoxville. :-)

[vontar]

let us know if they reply

[Rowdy]

Well, for the record, west TN is the only place you can dig a foundation and not have to blast rock. This would be an ideal location and a nice change from all those mountains in CO. :)