Breaking : Smith & Wesson relocated its headquarters from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Maryville, Tennessee, where a grand opening ceremony was hosted

Recently, Smith & Wesson relocated its headquarters from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Maryville, Tennessee, where a grand opening ceremony was hosted on Saturday. Following Iegislative uncertainty, the company announced it would move operations to Tennessee nearly two years ago.

Smith & Wesson’s relocation plans include a $125 million investment and approximately 750 created jobs. The company had resided in Massachusetts since its founding in 1852, and executive Ieadership noted the decision to move was not an easy one. However, in the face of anti-gun legislation, Smith & Wesson had to act in the best interest of the company’s operations.

This has been an extremely difficult and emotional decision for us, but after an exhaustive and thorough anaIysis, for the continued health and strength of our iconic company, we feel that we have been left with no other alternative.

Stated Mark Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, citing legislation proposed in Massachusetts at the time that could prevent the company from manufacturing certain firearms in the state.

32-Year-Old Woman Attacked by Polar Bear After Entering Enclosure at Berlin Zoo

If you’ve ever been to a zoo, you’ve likely noticed the signs reminding visitors not to feed or approach the animals. These rules exist to protect both the visitors and the animals.

Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and in some cases, people deliberately put themselves in harm’s way. Such was the case with 32-year-old Mandy K., a teacher who reportedly became desperate after struggling to find a job.

During a visit to the Berlin Zoo, Mandy made the shocking decision to enter the polar bear enclosure. To do so, she climbed over a fence, passed through a line of hedges, and scaled a wall. She then jumped into the enclosure while the bears were being fed—a particularly dangerous time.

Tragically, one of the bears quickly attacked her, leaving her with severe injuries, including deep bite wounds.

Fortunately, a zoo employee managed to intervene and scare the bear away, ultimately rescuing Mandy. However, she suffered significant injuries to her arm, leg, and back.