Orrrcr oF THE GovnnNon RICK PERRY GOVERNOR February 7,2013 Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick President Magpul Industries Corp. 400 Young Court, Unit 1 Erie, Colorado 80516-8441 Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick: A number of states in the United States are seriously considering restrictive laws impacting firearms manufacturers. While I support the efforts of law enforcement to identify, apprehend, prosecute and punish criminals who use flrrearms in the commission of their crimes, I do not felieve that imposing additional requirements or restrictions on businesses is the correct your options for responding to unwarranted government intrusion into yoY, is business, you may choose to consider relocating your manufacturing operations to a state that ,oor" br?irress-friendly. There is no other state that fits the definition of business-friendly like i?:"sider Texas. consultants who specialize infinding the best business location for their clients Site selectors voted Texas the top state for buiiness climate in2011.. For the eighth year in a row, CEO -magazinereported in )O t t that Texas is the best state in the nation for doing business. Throughoutz11z,Te{as has continued to be the leader in job growth, due in largepart to our health! business ?limate. That business climate includes low taxes, a fait legal system, and reasonable regulations, a well-trained and skilled workforce and unmatched transportation communications infrastructures. In addition to these inherent advantages, Texas also offers an extensive list of financial incentives to businesses consideringielocating to a Texas community. Those incentives include low'interest cash grants, sales tax exemptions and refunds, employee training programs and loans. Posi O?nce Box 12428 Ausrnv, TuxAS 78711 (512)463-2000 (Vorce),/DIAr 7-L-'l' rcn R?rev Ssrurcrs Vrsrr wv.Tnx?.sOlt?n.colvl trr Orncur'W'ss SlrE or ?lE Snrt or Tnxrs Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick February 7,2013 Page 2 Another advantage of doing business in Texas is that we are a right-to-work state. As you consider the best path for the future of your company, you might want to consider the savings in real dollars that would accrue to your bottom line were you to take advantage of the lower labor costs in Texas. are interested in discussing moving your manufacturing operations to a state that respects business and that has created the best environment in which to do business, please contact Keith Graf, my off?ce's Director of Aerospace, Aviation and Defense, at (5I2) 415-0487 ot at keith.graf@governor.state.tx.us. Mr. Graf will be pleased to help you make the right decision If you conceming the future of your company. Sincerely, ?*2"*: Rick Perry Governor RP:lsp