Surefire-Behind The Scenes Suppressor Manufacturing

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Interesting look at the technology, automation, and processes involved in manufacturing Surefire Suppressors.
I'm kind of surprised they're still operating in California.

[hotrodder636]

Interesting, neat video. I too am surprised they are still operating in Cali.

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The cost associated with relocating a business like that would be enormous.

[sinister]

It's manufacturing. California was once a global high-tech manufacturing hub (especially for precision and aerospace). If you ignore that it's a weapon part the stuff they make is just machines and machine parts.

RCBS is still in California. Sierra bullets left a long time ago, as did Bar-Sto barrels. Those outfits are tiny compared to Lockheed, McDonnel-Douglas, and Hughes helicopters.

Illinois' political insanity is driving many of gun valley's companies out (LMT and Les Baer across the river to Iowa) -- just as the northeast did to many others.

[hotrodder636]

I guess in the grand scheme of things that all makes sense and relocating a business like this would cost tons. That all said, still interesting to me with the political climate out there.

It's manufacturing. California was once a global high-tech manufacturing hub (especially for precision and aerospace). If you ignore that it's a weapon part the stuff they make is just machines and machine parts.

RCBS is still in California. Sierra bullets left a long time ago, as did Bar-Sto barrels. Those outfits are tiny compared to Lockheed, McDonnel-Douglas, and Hughes helicopters.

Illinois' political insanity is driving many of gun valley's companies out (LMT and Les Baer across the river to Iowa) -- just as the northeast did to many others.

[Five_Point_Five_Six]

I guess in the grand scheme of things that all makes sense and relocating a business like this would cost tons. That all said, still interesting to me with the political climate out there.

The "political climate out there" really has no bearing on a company like SF.

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Wonder what the gov to civilian sales ratio is?
Could SF survive on gov only sales? They probably could...

[hotrodder636]

Just said it was interesting to me knowing how ‘anti” CA is. I don’t claim to fully understand politics and business, LOL.

The "political climate out there" really has no bearing on a company like SF.

[JiminAZ]

California has tons of businesses that manufacture items that are selectively illegal in CA. The off-road and automotive/side by side/4 wheeler/motorcycle aftermarket parts and tuning business thrives there.

Interesting video thanks for posting it.