Oklahoma rifle maker acquires ArmaLite

[drmitchgibson]

From Surgeon Rifles FaceBook:

Phoenix, AZ July 23, 2013 â€" Strategic Armory Corps (“SAC”) announced today that it has acquired ArmaLite, Inc. ArmaLite is a leading manufacturer of a complete line of semiautomatic rifles, including the M15 and AR-10 lines, and an expanding line of advanced bolt action rifles in a wide range of calibers from .308 Winchester through .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, and .416 Barrett to the massive AR-50A1 .50 caliber rifle. Mark Westrom, the seller of ArmaLite, will remain as an investor in SAC and will serve on its board of managers.
The ArmaLite Division of the Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Company was the original developer of what has become known simply as the “AR”. In fact, “AR” actually stands for ArmaLite. There have been many variations of the original rifle, and today’s ArmaLite produces some of the highest quality firearms in the market. ArmaLIte will continue to operate out of its facility in Geneseo, Illinois which houses approximately 90 personnel.
Strategic Armory Corps manufactures precision bolt action rifles under the name Surgeon Rifles, high quality firearm suppressors under the name AWC Silencers, and match grade ammunition.
“ArmaLite is a tremendous addition to our group of outstanding companies and broadens our product line so we can better meet the needs of our customers”, said Mark Johnson, SAC President and CEO. “The history of Mark Westrom over his 19 years of leading ArmaLite will provide a wealth of industry knowledge to our leadership team and allow us to further expand our ability to meet the ever increasing demands for the highest quality products by our customers and the marketplace.”
For additional information regarding Strategic Armory Corps, ArmaLite, Surgeon Rifles, or AWC Silencers, contact John Piscione 623-780-1050, [email protected]

 

[The Antichrome]

They should move out of IL.

 

[Feegee]

Dam just got rid of my Armalite.

 

[kaiserb]

They should move out of IL.

Many firearms companies should move.

Armalite IL
Springfield IL
Smith and Wesson MA
Stag Arms CT
Winchester Arms CT

If they did it would send a message to the States with crappy rights.

 

[okorpheus]

My only concern when the manufacturers move is will that have unintended consequences in Washington? When the company leaves, certainly many of its workers do as well. Are the representatives from any of the districts where the factories are located more pro gun than the state as a whole? Does the district sometimes elect 2a friendly us representatives? I don't know the answer, just a thought I've had and hope I expressed clearly.

 

[mike cyrwus]

surgeon didnt buy armalite, sac owns surgeon, and other holdings. Its a big company and its out of Arizona, I think, not oklahoma.

 

[jtischauser]

I didn't know Surgeon wasn't locally owned Oklahoma company.

 

[brandt9913]

I didn't know Surgeon wasn't locally owned Oklahoma company.

They started out that way. They were also purchased by SAC less than a year ago.

 

[Matt1911]

I want a surgeon rifle. Does anyone want to buy one of my kidneys?

 

[usmc1986]

I didn't know Surgeon wasn't locally owned Oklahoma company.

Prague Ok. Preston is a good guy.

Sorry Jesse, Misread your post.

 

[Josh Beauchamp]

I want a surgeon rifle. Does anyone want to buy one of my kidneys?

I don't think one kidney will cover it. Might have to sell one of the family jewels also.

 

[Matt1911]

Those got lost when a ring was put on my finger.