Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that Rideout Arsenal is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years.
Who is Rideout Arsenal? Currently based in the United States, Rideout Arsenal is a firearms designer and manufacturer, specializing in high-performance, high-end competition pistols.
What lawmakers and key figures are saying:
- Gov. Kemp: “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them. Our state’s pro-business approach, skilled workforce, and enduring support for constitutional freedoms make us an ideal home for manufacturers like Rideout Arsenal, and we look forward to their success here in the No. 1 state for business.”
- Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner (GDEcD) Pat Wilson: “Investments like this also strengthen integrated supply chains, creating additional opportunities for local businesses, workers, and communities throughout the region. We’re excited to see the positive impact this project will have both locally and across Georgia’s manufacturing ecosystem.”
- Thomasville Mayor Scott Chastain: “Today, we welcome Rideout Arsenal to Thomasville. This includes new, highly skilled jobs, new partnerships, new careers, and new momentum for our community. Most importantly, we welcome the Rideout family to our community.”
Context: The State of Georgia and the City of Thomasville were attractive to Rideout Arsenal because they provide a business environment conducive to home production.
The new Rideout Arsenal facility will be located within the Plantation Oak Industrial Park, with additional buildings planned throughout the next few years. Rideout Arsenal will be hiring for production, engineering, administrative, and management positions.
Assistant Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment Tina Herring represented the GDEcD on this competitive project in partnership with the Thomasville-Thomas County Payroll Development Authority (PDA) and Georgia Quick Start.
Georgia attracts businesses from all over because we work with them, not against them. While other states are enacting laws that create harmful government overreach, we proudly welcome freedom-loving job creators like @RideoutArsenal to do business in the Peach State.…
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) June 10, 2026
