Weatherby Celebrates Grand Opening in Wyoming

By Daniel Terrill

Weatherby celebrated its grand opening in Sheridan, Wyoming last week in front of hundreds who gathered to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The company has been passed down through three generations since opening in 1945. Over the years there’s been a growing dissonance between Weatherby and its home state of California, so they decided it was time to set up shop somewhere else.  
“This really isn’t about the past, it’s about the future,” said Adam Weatherby, the company’s chief executive. “The future of Wyoming, the future of Weatherby, the future of the outdoor industry.”
Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon, speaking on behalf of her husband Gov. Mark Gordon, called the firearm industry an important part of growing the state’s economy.
“A ribbon cutting is always exciting, but this one is particularly so because it marks the expansion of Wyoming’s firearms industry and the creation of more jobs and wages,” Gordon said. “It’s a powerful sign of the prosperity and opportunities we have here in Wyoming.”
The daylong event opened with a public tour and other festivities. All morning, Wyomingites waited in a line that wrapped around the building to get a glimpse inside the 30,000 square foot facility and mingle with some of the

Source: Guns.com