America’s oldest gunmaker is leaving New York.
Remington Arms has announced it is shutting down its plant in Ilion. Founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington, the Herkimer County site began operations in 1828.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whose district covers Ilion, is blaming New York’s stance anti gun policies for the company’s deciison.
“It is because of New York Democrats’ unconstitutional gun grab policies that the oldest gun manufacturer in the country has been run out of the state. I have spoken with local officials and Remington Arms union members in United Mine Workers of America, Local 717 about how we must stand up to New York’s failed unconstitutional gun bans. Hochul must stop her unconstitutional assault on the Second Amendment now,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
The factory is expected to shut it doors in March.
