$22M Gun Factory Moves From VA To GA Over ‘Anti-Gun’ Legislation

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OffThePress:
$22M Gun Factory Moves From Virginia To Georgia Over ‘Anti-Gun’ Legislation
June 11, 2026 12:09 pm

On Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a firearms manufacturer will leave the state of Virginia over new “anti-gun legislation” and relocate to Georgia, bringing a $22 million investment and employing hundreds of residents.

“Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them,” Kemp said. “Our state’s pro-business approach, skilled workforce, and enduring support for constitutional freedoms make us an ideal home for manufacturers like Rideout Arsenal, and we look forward to their success here in the No. 1 state for business.”

Rideout Arsenal, the firearms designer and manufacturer launching the new facility, has announced it will be opening its doors in the South Georgia town of Thomasville. ...

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You just keep on stacking up the wins, don't you @GovernorVA? Wow.
Youngkin brought the state back from the edge of the abyss, and then in less than six months you plunged us into it.
6:18 AM · Jun 12, 2026

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State of Georgia press release:

Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co.

ATLANTA – June 10, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years.

“Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Our state’s pro-business approach, skilled workforce, and enduring support for constitutional freedoms make us an ideal home for manufacturers like Rideout Arsenal, and we look forward to their success here in the No. 1 state for business.”

Based in the United States, Rideout Arsenal specializes in high-performance, high-end competition pistols.

“Rideout Arsenal is proud to manufacture innovative firearms in America using a localized supply chain built around trusted domestic partners, suppliers, and skilled labor. Thomasville and the State of Georgia provide a business environment necessary for us to continue designing and manufacturing high-performance products, made entirely here in the United States,” said Travis and Kelsey Rideout, Founders of Rideout Arsenal. “This relocation was not something we originally planned to pursue. The reality is that recent anti-gun legislation in Virginia created a significant uncertainty for our company and ultimately forced us to look for a state where we could continue operating, investing, and growing with confidence. We are excited to bring new jobs and manufacturing investment to Thomas County and are grateful for the warm welcome we have already received.” ...