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Posted: 3/19/2013 8:08:55 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Glad you like your mountains, they are beuatiful. But you can keep them, the rest of us will keep our guns and mags

I'll be keeping my guns and my mags, just as I would do if I was still in VA and laws like these were passed.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:09:40 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

This was my thoughts too. They'll relocate to another solidly conservative mountain state in the West. Maybe UT since it has easier access than MT or WY. Moving to TX, TN, etc would not fit with their culture and lifestyle. I wonder too if they can relocate the Mfg portion but keep some of their admin type work in CO so they don's lose some people or force them to relocate.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:12:27 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:13:30 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Glad you like your mountains, they are beuatiful. But you can keep them, the rest of us will keep our guns and mags

I'll be keeping my guns and my mags, just as I would do if I was still in VA and laws like these were passed.

Good on you, enjoy your state. I'll never come there.....

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:13:37 AM EDT

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Rick Perry stated specifically today that they had "definitely" contacted Magpul abotu relocating to Texas. That doesn't mean they will, but he dropped their name without provocation when he and GB were talking about 2A issues.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:21:09 AM EDT

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Once they pencil out how much this is going to cost, they may change their mind. Moving a business is expensive. Not just the physical moving of assets but the down time, retraining new employees, set up, lost production, finding new suppliers, etc.

I would agree on the expenses, but their motivation is fueled by making a political stand as well.

I haven't read the defective piece of toilet paper that they call a bill, but I thought I had read in another thread here that the bill also restricted manufacture unless it was for LEOs? That would make moving kinda mandatory, at least for the mag operations.

That being said... NW IN has plenty of empty factory space waiting to rev back up again, a lower state income tax than CO, several nearby steel mills for spring steel, and a Republican supermajority in both houses.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:22:57 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:23:31 AM EDT

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Who cares. They aren't going to your neck of the woods and they aren't going to hire you and they aren't going to give you free shit when then do move.

Well they're moving to someone's neck of the woods. But you're right, enough already. Magpul's not doing their research in GD.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:26:32 AM EDT

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So that's the answer to my question? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

You were given quite a few answers, but none of them satisfied your "TN FUCK YEAH!" attitude.

One final example: CO is ranked #50 in obesity rates. We have the lowest in the United States. TN is ranked #16. 29.2% in TN compared to 20.7% in CO. (Adult rates FWIW.) This has been linked numerous times to the outdoor activity level of folks in CO because we have much more focus on it here.

You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:35:34 AM EDT

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So that's the answer to my question? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

You were given quite a few answers, but none of them satisfied your "TN FUCK YEAH!" attitude.

One final example: CO is ranked #50 in obesity rates. We have the lowest in the United States. TN is ranked #16. 29.2% in TN compared to 20.7% in CO. (Adult rates FWIW.) This has been linked numerous times to the outdoor activity level of folks in CO because we have much more focus on it here.

You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

I wasn't showing my TN FUCK YEAH attitude...not in this thread anyway.

The only answers given were higher mountains...more snow.

And I could see CO having a low obesity rate. Anyone that can use their brain would know that it had to be one of the lowest. You can say that it's due to the outdoor lifestyle. In most cases, I'm sure that plays a big part. Could also have to do with altitude. But I'm not here to argue who's state is fatter (the South claims this without a doubt).

I'm not trying to twist your panties and say CO sucks. I'm really not. I just found it odd that one would say TN was less outdoorsy and felt the need to correct it.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:38:15 AM EDT

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I love how the CO leg wrote in the exception for Magpul. In other words, they can still make the evil 30 rounders that are used to kill women, children, puppies, but they cannot sell them to anyone is CO. Typical libtard crap.

If I had to guess, Magpul will set up multiple operations. They have become quite a bit larger than they were 5 or so years ago, and this may be the perfect opportunity for them to expand their business. I think Texas would be in the running, but I would guess that they will probably put the HQ in Wyoming. At least that is what I would do if it were me. They may expand manufacturing plants into several states, just depends on cost and what they have on hand to invest. Be interesting to see what they do, but I agree with other posters that they really have to leave now. They have come out publicly and promised to leave if the bill passed. They have also said they will leave behind a small operation in CO just through the 2014 elections to serve as a reminder of what CO lost.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:38:31 AM EDT

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You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

I'm a huge fan of the White Mountains up here , the North Appalachian chain . . . it is drop dead gorgeous year round , however the Rockies have them beat solidly . I-70 out of Denver through Frisco and Veil is a beautiful drive .

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:39:36 AM EDT

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So that's the answer to my question? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

You were given quite a few answers, but none of them satisfied your "TN FUCK YEAH!" attitude.

One final example: CO is ranked #50 in obesity rates. We have the lowest in the United States. TN is ranked #16. 29.2% in TN compared to 20.7% in CO. (Adult rates FWIW.) This has been linked numerous times to the outdoor activity level of folks in CO because we have much more focus on it here.

You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

I wasn't showing my TN FUCK YEAH attitude...not in this thread anyway.

The only answers given were higher mountains...more snow.

And I could see CO having a low obesity rate. Anyone that can use their brain would know that it had to be one of the lowest. You can say that it's due to the outdoor lifestyle. In most cases, I'm sure that plays a big part. Could also have to do with altitude. But I'm not here to argue who's state is fatter (the South claims this without a doubt).

I'm not trying to twist your panties and say CO sucks. I'm really not. I just found it odd that one would say TN was less outdoorsy and felt the need to correct it.

I don't think you corrected it. It's very different out here. Most US public lands are in the west. There is a lot of space to do a lot of things on in the west. Like I said, I like the Smokies and there's no reason someone cant like both but the Rockies and the American West offer some other outdoor opportunities.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:42:45 AM EDT

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Magpul has agreed to take up operations in my moms basement. As soon as I move out of course

We cannot possibly wait that long for more p mags

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:43:07 AM EDT

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It's not going to matter to most. Larue resides in my state, but I don't get any more free stuff from them than anybody else does. Oh, and I get to pay sales tax thanks to them residing here.That being said, I'm proud that they're here.

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:52:48 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

Technically, thats exactly right. Surface area and all

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:54:30 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

Technically, thats exactly right. Surface area and all

....Damnit!

Posted: 3/19/2013 8:57:14 AM EDT

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It comes down to this.... I just can't imagine that a company that chose to make Colorado its original home would willingly choose to relocate to TN as opposed to UT, WY, etc.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:05:07 AM EDT

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It comes down to this.... I just can't imagine that a company that chose to make Colorado its original home would willingly choose to relocate to TN as opposed to UT, WY, etc.

Me either...see one of my earlier post. I wasn't trying to make a case for Magpul coming to TN. Just a slow day at work and felt like hamming it up.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:21:42 AM EDT

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LaRue and MagPul like the same peas in a pod.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:21:50 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

Technically, thats exactly right. Surface area and all

....Damnit!

Calm down, children. What's next, my dad can beat up your dad?

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:32:44 AM EDT

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They will most likely stay close. Unless they get a significant tax break or grant from another state, it's cheapest and easiest to move a short distance. Probably Wyoming.

Yep. My guess is Cheyenne

Only a one hour or so drive from Boulder. Close enough to commute for some folks. I can see them using subcontract manufacturing facilities in Wyoming and Nebraska to replace all the subs they use in Colorado.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:35:15 AM EDT

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Cheyenne WY. Done deal

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:45:38 AM EDT

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Who cares. They aren't going to your neck of the woods and they aren't going to hire you and they aren't going to give you free shit when then do move.

Well someone's a little pissy today aren't they?

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:55:11 AM EDT

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If it were me, I probably wouldn't move operations to Texas - and I'm a Texan! Texas is undergoing such a boom, that there is not a large surplus of qualified labor looking for work. The lack of income tax is attractive at first glance, but they make up for it in sales taxes and property taxes - it's close to a wash there. Infrastructure is stretched, the road systems can't handle the traffic any more.

And lastly, Texas isn't Boulder. If you love topography and Mountains, Texas isn't it. It sort of has them, but not really.

I do worry that Texas is such a magnet, there is a real risk of it being Colorado'd over time.

If it were me, I'd move operations to Utah - and I expect that is exactly what they are going to do.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:55:22 AM EDT

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Mexico. They are moving to TJ, Revolution Street, Here We Come.

Posted: 3/19/2013 9:59:58 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Tennessee doesn't have mountains and our doors? and no state taxes too.

Posted: 3/19/2013 10:13:57 AM EDT

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They are going multi state. Good call. TX., FL., LA., for starters???

Posted: 3/19/2013 10:19:10 AM EDT

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It's settled. Wilson, Wyoming. they've already contacted me to be their mag tester at the Jackson Hole range.

Tennessee is a fine place. however, when I was standing on top of Clingman's Dome, I was 300' lower than where I sit in my living room. the atmosphere is unnecessarily thick down there.
also, tenisea is too hard to spell.

Posted: 3/19/2013 10:20:51 AM EDT

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Rick Perry stated specifically today that they had "definitely" contacted Magpul abotu relocating to Texas. That doesn't mean they will, but he dropped their name without provocation when he and GB were talking about 2A issues.

I'm sure he will be rounding-up illegals to work for them too.

Posted: 3/19/2013 10:44:40 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

The Smokies are indeed mountains and are far older than the Rockies. In their glory they were as high as the Rockies or the Alps. The Rockies are children compared to them.

Having said that I lived in Colorado for several years and understand the lure of the Rockies. I love them and the west to be honest about it. But I love the applachians and the south too. I think some people are taking offensive at that some posters are disparging the applachians/TN at the expense of Colorado.

It might have been better to say you prefer the terrain or lands in the West than the terrain in the east which would be less inflammatory.

Posted: 3/19/2013 11:30:45 AM EDT

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So that's the answer to my question? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

You were given quite a few answers, but none of them satisfied your "TN FUCK YEAH!" attitude.

One final example: CO is ranked #50 in obesity rates. We have the lowest in the United States. TN is ranked #16. 29.2% in TN compared to 20.7% in CO. (Adult rates FWIW.) This has been linked numerous times to the outdoor activity level of folks in CO because we have much more focus on it here.

You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

You need to compare racial/economic diversity per state to the obesity rates and you will see the real driver. CO is not that more active it's population decides it. LA is one of the highest along with MS but if you lived here for awhile and watched the diet of this culture you would see the other driver. Our traditional food here is beyond good but not very good for you.

Posted: 3/19/2013 11:32:52 AM EDT

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So that's the answer to my question? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

You were given quite a few answers, but none of them satisfied your "TN FUCK YEAH!" attitude.

One final example: CO is ranked #50 in obesity rates. We have the lowest in the United States. TN is ranked #16. 29.2% in TN compared to 20.7% in CO. (Adult rates FWIW.) This has been linked numerous times to the outdoor activity level of folks in CO because we have much more focus on it here.

You can like TN - that's great. I have been there and it is beautiful, no doubt. But it is no comparison to the American West, and, since we're discussing it here, Colorado.

You need to compare racial/economic diversity per state to the obesity rates and you will see the real driver. CO is not that more active it's population decides it. LA is one of the highest along with MS but if you lived here for awhile and watched the diet of this culture you would see the other driver. Our traditional food here is beyond good but not very good for you.

So y'all are fat because you eat too much and don't exercise enough. Simple.

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I was fat too, and it was for that exact reason. So I made a change. It's much easier to be active here than almost anywhere else I've been.

Posted: 3/19/2013 11:39:36 AM EDT

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Columbia SC. FN is in an industrial park area, plenty of land next door and they can build a conveyer belt into FN's building to supply new M4's and M16's.

Posted: 3/19/2013 11:48:34 AM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/47/112647-004-9AB7A065.jpg

Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

you guys are so full of your self and your 14'ers there, you start your climbs at like 8k ...it's much harder to go from sea-level to 12k than it is to go from 6k to 14k, plus your mountains are just weak, you want some rugged glaciers and shit come here or go to AK, don't get me wrong the Rockies are ok and the snow is great, but guys' attitude about other places shows your ignorance......the Rockies ain't all that they're made out to be...john denver is full of shit.

Posted: 3/19/2013 12:06:53 PM EDT

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I understand and respect their decision to boycott Colorado but they leaving Colorado is giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle. I don't see them moving someplace like Texas, Tennessee or someplace like that. A conservative mountain state makes sense. I always thought it odd that they set up shop in Boulder of all places.

I have brought this up often. There's about 0 chance of the guys from Magpul wanting to move to SD or TN or TX or pretty much anywhere east of CO.

They've said before that they love the Colorado lifestyle - outdoors, etc.

Yeah...because TN has no outdoor lifestyle...

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Compared to CO? No. Y'all have some nice hills, and it's pretty, but it's nothing compared to the mountain west.

I agree. The Smokey Mountains are nice but the Rockies are different. I'm not saying you can't like and enjoy both but just because you have some outdoors there it isn't the same.

Sure it's different, but what can you do in the Rocky's that you can't do in the Smokies?

And just to add, I'm not making an arguement for Magpul to come to TN...just wondering why TN isn't 'outdoors' friendly?

Climb a 14er.
Climb 3 14ers in a day.
Get above treeline.
Ski from 12,000'
etc.

This. The Smokies are not mountains. They are big hills compared to the Rockies. To me mountains are a place that has snow on top of them all year round.

So that's the answer? Because the mountains are taller and have snow year round means it's more "outdoors" than the Smokey Mountains...got it.

you guys are so full of your self and your 14'ers there, you start your climbs at like 8k ...it's much harder to go from sea-level to 12k than it is to go from 6k to 14k, plus your mountains are just weak, you want some rugged glaciers and shit come here or go to AK, don't get me wrong the Rockies are ok and the snow is great, but guys' attitude about other places shows your ignorance......the Rockies ain't all that they're made out to be...john denver is full of shit.

Our mountains would kick your mountains ass in a street fight!!

Posted: 3/19/2013 12:11:25 PM EDT

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Once they pencil out how much this is going to cost, they may change their mind. Moving a business is expensive. Not just the physical moving of assets but the down time, retraining new employees, set up, lost production, finding new suppliers, etc.

Deciding to not move and stay behind enemy lines could prove to be very expensive as well. How many customers would go elsewhere just on principal alone?

Once the panic stops, very few.

Posted: 3/19/2013 12:18:26 PM EDT

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There appear to be a lot of ARFCOM members are laying in bed at night having wet dreams about Magpul moving to their state...

Posted: 3/19/2013 12:23:02 PM EDT

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