After nearly a century of operation in Ilion, New York, Remington Arms, an American shotgun manufacturer, is set to close its doors.

The closure, reported by CNY Central, is scheduled for completion by early March 2024.

This decision was communicated to the Ilion employees in a memo, stating the company’s plan to cease operations at their 14 Hoefler Avenue location.

The move comes amid increasing pressures from gun control legislation passed by New York Democrats, a factor that has continually challenged the company.

This closure not only marks an end of an era for Remington in Ilion but also reflects the broader struggles businesses face in New York due to what local Republican representatives describe as “burdensome regulations, crippling taxes, and problematic energy and other policies.”

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R), Assemblyman Brian Miller (R), and Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R) jointly expressed their concerns over the closure.

They pointed out that the Ilion plant, a beneficiary of state investment and a significant local employer, is the latest victim of New York’s business environment, which they believe is driving companies away, resulting in the loss of jobs and livelihoods.

The representatives committed to engaging with state and federal officials in an effort to support the affected employees and their families during this challenging period.

Despite the closure in Ilion, Remington will continue its shotgun production at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

This shift underscores a significant change in the company’s operational footprint, reflecting broader trends in the business and regulatory landscape in the United States.

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