Gun manufacturing up 82% in Montana for the past year.

[btg3]

This overwhelmingly out paces the <5% overall manufacturing growth for the state during the same period.

Problem: not enough skilled machinists to support the growth. But tech schools are getting aligned and efforts are underway toward making Montana a hub for gun manufacturing.

Good report! Wish it was my state.

The full story is linked here: http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=145309332&m=145309317

 

[ShawnC]

I don't know much about Montana, but didn't they pass a law within the last few years regarding firearm sales within the state not having to meet federal regs? A smart manufacturer, a smart retailer, and a smart consumer might find a way for all to benefit from that. What are the taxes like?

 

[M91/30]

That's pretty neat, I don't know how many jobs will be produced due to the skill level needed. Regardless, more guns being made is good. Especially for the MT residents who will have quality goods in state.

 

[Marlin60Man]

Wow...

I like guns, I use to study at a machine shop. Too bad I don't want to move to Montana...

Do you have a link to a text article?

 

[cleardiddion]

Love it. Hoping WY catches up and also disposes of all this god forsaken wind for good measure.

 

[kozak6]

I seem to recall a similar article about Ruger wanting to expand, but not doing so due to an uncertain political climate.

I don't know much about Montana, but didn't they pass a law within the last few years regarding firearm sales within the state not having to meet federal regs?

Yeah, the Montana Firearms Freedom Act. I don't see it holding up in court, but good luck.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_Firearms_Freedom_Act

 

[Catshooter]

Are there actually people in Montana purchasing firearms from FFLs and not filling out 4473s?

Don't get me wrong, if so I applaude them, I'm just curiours.


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