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The maker of high end GLOCK platform pistols — among other firearms — has been located in Cenralia, Washington. But as creeping California hoplophobia made its way up the west coast, it’s become clear in recent years that the Evergreen State is no longer a conducive atmosphere in which to do business as a gun maker.
As such, ZEV announced today that they’ll be leaving Washington behind them. As the company was acquired by SilencerCo back in 2024, gun-friendly Utah was a logical relocation choice.
Here’s ZEV’s announcement . . .
ZEV Technologies, maker of performance handguns, AR-style rifles, components, and the new Folding Defensive Platform, announces the relocation of its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Riverton, Utah. The move from Washington state was driven by the brand’s desire to conduct its business in a state that respects Second Amendment rights and fosters a positive business environment for 2A-affiliated brands. For years, no such environment existed in Washington.
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As such, ZEV announced today that they’ll be leaving Washington behind them. As the company was acquired by SilencerCo back in 2024, gun-friendly Utah was a logical relocation choice.
Here’s ZEV’s announcement . . .
ZEV Technologies, maker of performance handguns, AR-style rifles, components, and the new Folding Defensive Platform, announces the relocation of its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Riverton, Utah. The move from Washington state was driven by the brand’s desire to conduct its business in a state that respects Second Amendment rights and fosters a positive business environment for 2A-affiliated brands. For years, no such environment existed in Washington.
ZEV Technologies Leaving the Hostile Washington Business Climate for Gun-Friendly Utah
The latest company to read the room and decide that their business is no longer valued or wanted where they’re currently located is ZEV Technologies. The maker of high end GLOCK platform pistols…
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