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1/16/2013 4:34:48 AM EDT
[#1]
Also sent an email. Screw them.
1/16/2013 4:45:57 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I put this on Cabela's page.

Your sponsorship of the Eastern Sports Show needs to end immediately. They have banned all tactical weapons and accessories.
I have purchased thousands of dollars worth of gear from your company over the years, but I will not spend one dollar more at a
business that does not have unconditional support of the 2nd Amendment.


Understand the sentiment but I don't think I would boycott someone like Cabelas for sponsoring an outdoor show when they probably agreed to this a long time ago.  They should be aware of it and if they have any backbone they will respond to the show managers.

But give them the benefit of the doubt.  Especially, since they have not stopped selling black rifles in their stores.  

1/16/2013 4:51:52 AM EDT
[#3]
Well I guess I'll have an extra range day and save a few bucks. I will not be attending!
1/16/2013 5:22:56 AM EDT
[#4]

Fuck 'em

1/16/2013 5:33:04 AM EDT
[#5]
Email sent to those phags
1/16/2013 6:10:40 AM EDT
[#6]
they tryed that at the gunshow and we asked for money back on tables as all I sell is hunting ar15s aks and standard cap 30 rd mags.they backed off.we won here
1/16/2013 6:17:40 AM EDT
[#7]
I wonder if they will get rid of the laser tag course where (gasp) children shoot other children with lasers (gasp).
1/16/2013 6:22:17 AM EDT
[#8]
I am not going to any gun show that bans guns which are not already banned, not paying any fees, nothing.  And I'll seriously question buying anything from companies who sponsor events that do that.

This is absolutely not a time for people any type of firearms ownership to be assisting with the lies of gun control.
1/16/2013 6:24:28 AM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:


Trash there Facebook page by letting them know how you feel.



http://www.facebook.com/EasternSport  


Wrong link- that one is in Africa. This is the right Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EasternSports?fref=ts

 
1/16/2013 6:26:45 AM EDT
[#10]
Private assembly, they can do what they want.


Granted, after one show they'll reverse course quickly due to low turnout.
1/16/2013 6:27:23 AM EDT
[#11]
I last went to that 14 years ago and it was full of fudds and overpriced fudd shit.
1/16/2013 6:29:11 AM EDT
[#12]
Extremely disappointing.

I go every year and spend time (and money) in the archery arena and love just hanging out watching the 3-D competition.  I meet up with my dad and some family and we have a nice day out.

ETA: Email sent, including a tally of the revenue that they lost just on me and my family.
1/16/2013 6:31:46 AM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
Here are the corporate sponsors....[div]

Progressive & Comcast are HUGE antis.

emails sent.
1/16/2013 6:35:21 AM EDT
[#14]

nobody needs a 30 round banana clip to hunt deer.
1/16/2013 6:36:43 AM EDT
[#15]
Clearly, we strongly support the 2nd Amendment.


Uh, clearly you don't.
1/16/2013 6:37:22 AM EDT
[#16]
It's sad when people are ashamed of their rights.
1/16/2013 6:38:15 AM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
contact information for the organizer.  TELL THEM HOW WE FEEL

Show Management
Chris O'Hara
Event Director
717-368-7487
[email protected]

Steven LaRoche
Sales Director
203-840-5343
[email protected]


Reed also sponsors SHOT

http://www.reedexpo.com/


Management team:

http://www.reedexpo.com/en/about-us/Management/


Find an event near you to boycott:

http://www.reedexpo.com/en/Our-Events/events-list/#search=rpp%3D64



Brit outfit, btw



Elsevier, Lexis-Nexis, lots of technical journals.

I may cancel a few for the hell of it. Not enough time to read them anyway
1/16/2013 6:38:38 AM EDT
[#18]
Leatherman has been very quiet this time around.
1/16/2013 6:43:00 AM EDT
[#20]
There were certain gun shows around Atlanta, GA that pulled the same crap right after the '94 AW Ban was signed. It didn't last too long becuase of the push back of their normal attendees. Gradually things crept back on the tables and then there was a full policy change.

Vote with your pocketbooks and LET THEM KNOW WHY you won't be attending/selling at their show!
1/16/2013 6:50:03 AM EDT
[#21]
I fired an email off to Ted Nugents Spirit of the Wild show to inform those guys. They will have a stand there and as we all know Ted is a big supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Maybe he will make some noise.
1/16/2013 6:53:24 AM EDT
[#22]



Quoted:



Quoted:


Quoted:

Fudds are starting to piss me off.





This.



I work at a well known company in the industry, and even some of our employees (mostly women) have been chatting about how we need a new AWB and mag restrictions.



A guy in the maintenance department told me "I don't care if they ban the semi automatics. I shoot a bolt gun".







This makes me think that we should lay these employees off.




Name it.


The last thing Modly wants is to get laid off because of some boycott.



 
1/16/2013 7:01:44 AM EDT
[#23]
I typically would agree but the days of being reasonable are over in my opinion. No more dancing on the fence.
1/17/2013 7:36:44 PM EDT
[#25]
Quoted:
I typically would agree but the days of being reasonable are over in my opinion. No more dancing on the fence.


You would typically agree with banning assault weapons?
1/17/2013 7:38:12 PM EDT
[#26]
So this is an all Fudd gun show?
1/17/2013 7:41:33 PM EDT
[#27]
Quoted:
So this is an all Fudd gun show?


Oh yea I went a few times as a kid. Plus more beanie babies and beef jerky than you could shake a stick at. If I still lived in the area I definitely wouldn't waste my time going there again.
1/17/2013 7:44:01 PM EDT
[#28]
I'm sitting here with fond thoughts of the Atlanta Gun shows in the mid 80's at the fairgrounds. I have been to many Eastern shows and this ends it with me.
1/17/2013 7:49:10 PM EDT
[#29]
to bad its not this weekend -- be funny to have alot of the capitol protesters run over there and stand around outside the building NOT buying tickets.
F-em they picked a side --against the second amendment and gun owners.
1/17/2013 7:51:09 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Fudds are starting to piss me off.


This.

I work at a well known company in the industry, and even some of our employees (mostly women) have been chatting about how we need a new AWB and mag restrictions.

A guy in the maintenance department told me "I don't care if they ban the semi automatics. I shoot a bolt gun".



This makes me think that we should lay these employees off.


Name it.

The last thing Modly wants is to get laid off because of some boycott.
 


Well if they pass a gun ban and can't sell semi automatic rifles to the civilian market people are going to be losing jobs. That is if they make them.

1/17/2013 7:52:04 PM EDT
[#31]
I googled Eastern Sports show
" another exhibitor back out"

Actions have consequences!
 
1/17/2013 7:53:08 PM EDT
[#32]
Well, people will just have to bring AR15s and standard capacity 30rd mags then.
1/17/2013 8:11:14 PM EDT
[#34]



Quoted:


I googled Eastern Sports show





" another exhibitor back out"






Actions have consequences!
 


Damn right.  It looks like it is picking up steam.  Several more vendors have pulled out on the boycott page.
 
1/17/2013 9:22:13 PM EDT
[#35]
What is it about the various sportsman's groups?  They don't use and enjoy AR's, so it's OK to ding them.

Don't these people know that if we don't all hang together, we'll hang separately?
1/17/2013 9:35:24 PM EDT
[#36]
Reed Expo's is based out of SW CT. Their corp headquarters is in the UK. That makes for a bad combination in terms of stupid.
1/17/2013 9:45:20 PM EDT
[#37]
Vendors are not even allowed to DISPLAY A LOGO OF MANUFACTURES OF EVIL RIFLES AND MAGAZINES!

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/804483_Another-Lancaster-County-exhibitor-backs-out-of-popular-outdoor-show-over-assault-rifle-ban.html

Trop Gun Shop was supposed to be a featured vendor in what was billed in November as a new "tactical guns and accessories" area. No such area exists on the floor plan for the show on the show's website.

In announcing its decision to pull out of the show Wednesday, Trop's owners stated on the store's Facebook page, "We feel as if their demands for us not to display modern sporting rifles, high capacity magazines, or even a logo of a manufacturer of said products is irreconcilable with our support of the Second Amendment."


Lancaster Archery Supply, that does not sell guns, and the exhibits largerst archery vendors has pulled out of the show.

I think when you express your angler to the exhibitors, a thank you of support should be sent to LAS, they are not even directly involved.
1/17/2013 9:47:44 PM EDT
[#38]
Trop gun shop pulling out really hurt them. It looks like a lot of people are boycotting and going there instead of the show.
1/18/2013 8:19:57 AM EDT
[#39]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I typically would agree but the days of being reasonable are over in my opinion. No more dancing on the fence.


You would typically agree with banning assault weapons?


No. I was answering vortech347 and forgot to hit the quote button.
1/18/2013 8:50:36 AM EDT
[#40]
+1 Guys,if you have never been to Trop's,they are the real deal.
Make a road trip an buy from them.
They always had a good black gun inventory.
Quoted:

Trop is a great gun shop been spending $$ there for years

Quoted:
Here is a statement by Trop gun shop.

We have pulled out of all of our booth space based on Reeds policy towards AR's! We will do something in our store at the same time as the show.

We are sorry that we won't be able to see our customers there but it is a matter of principles. We support the 2nd Amendment without conditions!!


Dave Dunn
President Trop Gun


Later they posted

I hope they refund because they did change the game. We started meeting with them after last years show to discuss our display for this year. We purchased over $20,000 in booth space! The focus was tactical guns and gear. they requested and encouraged us to go that way.

We also purchased a surplus Army deuce and a half for the center piece of the display. We had it customized and wrapped for the show. We will not be able to recover that cost from Reed. Look for it at gunshows in he future.

I hope other stores and dealers join us in this effort to stand up for our second amendment rights.


F that Eastern sports and outdoor show, I am heading to Trops again to spend my money at a place that supports out 2A.




1/18/2013 8:59:08 AM EDT
[#41]
Quoted:
That probably wasn't the best choice.  


Seriously.

Let's go out of our way to please folks who will most likely never spend a dime with us or the companies at the show, but piss off the folks that buy booth space and the products the show is designed for.
1/18/2013 9:16:52 AM EDT
[#42]
Quoted:
Quoted:
i was looking forward to the show this year. anyone have the email address? ill send a email also


Event Director Chris O'hara

[email protected]


My email:

Mr. Ohara,

The direction you are taking by banning "assault" style rifles is politically opposite the political opinions of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts.  Many hunters, sportsmen, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy recreational shooting with "assault" rifles as well, safely, at designated ranges, and in sanctioned competitions.  These sportsmen spend a great deal of money pursuing these activities.  Happily, you won't be getting any of it.  My family and myself will never spend another dime at any event to which you are a part.

MY NAME  
1/18/2013 2:20:05 PM EDT
[#43]
Keep it up.  Make them feel it.



I have to give a lot of credit to the vendors who have pulled out at great expense to themselves.  They are putting their money where their mouths are.




 
1/19/2013 11:27:00 AM EDT
[#44]
A bump to celebrate Cabelas telling reed to f-off!


1/19/2013 1:30:03 PM EDT
[#45]


Outstanding!
1/19/2013 1:32:14 PM EDT
[#46]
The SHOT Show needs to find a new organizer for next years exhibition.
1/19/2013 1:44:17 PM EDT
[#47]
Quoted:
The SHOT Show needs to find a new organizer for next years exhibition.


Why?
1/19/2013 1:47:42 PM EDT
[#48]




Quoted:

They're going Full Zumbo.




1/19/2013 1:50:02 PM EDT
[#49]
Hell yeah to Cabelas!

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
1/19/2013 1:51:31 PM EDT
[#50]
Quoted:
Every vendor their should boycott and shut the fucker down.


Sounds like Cabela's just did.

They can stick their show up their ass

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