{"id":192870,"date":"2023-10-09T15:43:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=192870"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:43:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:46:16","slug":"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith &#038; Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" title=\"Smith &#038; Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"CEO of Smith and Wesson at ribbon-cutting ceremony.\" class=\"wp-image-192875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Smith-Wesson.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mark Smith, the president and CEO of Smith &amp; Wesson spoke to local media at the ceremony.  (<em>Photo: ABC 6<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-new-chapter-in-tennessee\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">A New Chapter in Tennessee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-nra-applauds-move\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">NRA Applauds Move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-investing-in-pro-second-amendment-states\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">Investing in Pro-Second Amendment States<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-record-breaking-grand-opening\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">Record-Breaking Grand Opening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-history-and-future-align\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">History and Future Align<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-considerate-employee-transition\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">Considerate Employee Transition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-navigating-through-changing-legislations\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">Navigating Through Changing Legislations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-preserving-history\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\" data-level=\"2\">Preserving History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iconic firearm manufacturer, Smith &amp; Wesson, inaugurated its new 650,000-square-foot headquarters in Maryville, Tennessee, last week.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-chapter-in-tennessee\"><strong>A New Chapter in Tennessee<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith &amp; Wesson, once rooted in Massachusetts, commemorated the opening of its expansive Tennessee headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebrated event marks the company&#8217;s strategic move amidst Massachusetts&#8217; restrictive gun laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nra-applauds-move\"><strong>NRA Applauds Move<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Opens New Headquarters\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V6fHM-XheaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wate.com\/news\/blount-county-news\/gun-safety-advocates-protest-opening-of-smith-wesson-facility-in-maryville\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">highlighted<\/a> the anti-gun protesters who turned up. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Rifle Association (NRA) lauded the move as a commitment to upholding America\u2019s Second Amendment and firearm excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive Director Tyler Schropp highlighted the event and the NRA\u2019s instrumental role in the enactment of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Congratulations to Smith &amp; 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\u2019s gun industry and Second Amendment rights in a fair environment,&#8221; Schropp told <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/retail\/smith-wesson-officially-moves-headquarters-blue-state-tennessee\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">Fox News Digital<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investing-in-pro-second-amendment-states\"><strong>Investing in Pro-Second Amendment States<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO Mark Smith emphasized Tennessee&#8217;s gun laws and collaborative local leaders as pivotal factors in the seamless relocation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sen. Marsha Blackburn echoed the state\u2019s unwavering stance on the Second Amendment, welcoming the significant investment in Tennessee&#8217;s economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/folding-9mm-carbine-smith-wesson-mp-fpc-reviewed-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">Folding 9mm Carbine! Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P FPC Reviewed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In Tennessee, we know that the Second Amendment is non-negotiable and are pleased to officially welcome Smith &amp; Wesson to Maryville,&#8221; she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Their significant investment in our state is a testament to our pro-business policies, and we look forward to their continued partnership to bolster our economic development and exceptionally skilled workforce,&#8221;  she continued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-record-breaking-grand-opening\"><strong>Record-Breaking Grand Opening<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congratulations, NRA World Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jerry_miculek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">@Jerry_Miculek<\/a>! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Smith_WessonInc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">@Smith_WessonInc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AUrB7l2GFp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">pic.twitter.com\/AUrB7l2GFp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NRA (@NRA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NRA\/status\/1710812932068483490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-celebrates-new-tennessee-headquarters\" title=\"Smith & Wesson Celebrates New Tennessee Headquarters!\">October 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrations peaked as competitive shooter Jerry Miculek astoundingly set an NRA record, hitting six steel plates in just 1.88 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NRA saluted Miculek\u2019s impressive feat, standing in unity with marksmen shaping the future of competitive shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-history-and-future-align\"><strong>History and Future Align<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in Connecticut in 1852 and later moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, Smith &amp; Wesson aligns its rich history with a forward-thinking move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new headquarters nestled on 230 acres near McGhee Tyson Airport, the company anticipates building a museum and retail store in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-considerate-employee-transition\"><strong>Considerate Employee Transition<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the move, announced in 2021, is profound, Smith &amp; Wesson ensures substantial support for affected employees during the transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee relocation, financial, and logistical assistance, alongside enhanced severance and job placement services, were provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-navigating-through-changing-legislations\"><strong>Navigating Through Changing Legislations<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith cited proposed Massachusetts legislation that threatens the manufacture of certain firearms as a driving force behind the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relocating 750 jobs and significant operations to Maryville reflects a necessity to preserve the company\u2019s future amidst regulatory challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preserving-history\"><strong>Preserving History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the juxtaposition of preserving history and navigating through legislative hurdles, Smith &amp; Wesson finds a new home in Tennessee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst celebrations and a salute to marksmanship, the company engraves its legacy into the heart of a pro-Second Amendment state, ensuring the continuance of its iconic presence in America&#8217;s firearm industry.  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