Ruger moved from Connecticut to North Carolina and didn’t tell anyone
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc, a major American firearms manufacturer, has relocated its headquarters from Connecticut to North Carolina. The move was made on January 1, 2026, but was not publicly disclosed until May 2026. The company's new headquarters is in Mayodan, North Carolina, where it has a significant presence.
Further details about the relocation are available from the company. Ruger's history dates back to 1949, and its co-founder Bill Ruger has a connection to North Carolina, having attended UNC Chapel Hill in the 1930s.
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