Smith & Wesson® Withdraws from Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show®

[45Wheelgun]

Smith & Wesson® Withdraws from Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show®

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 22, 2013) --- Smith & Wesson, a U.S. based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced that the Company will not attend nor will it support or participate in the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes after the decision of show management company, Reed Exhibitions, to prohibit the display of modern sporting rifles in this year's event.

James Debney, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson, said, "As a market leader in the firearm industry and an iconic brand that spans 160 years of American history, we believe it is important to make our position perfectly clear: We support the Second Amendment and the rights of our law-abiding customers to purchase these and all legal firearms. Therefore, we are unable to support any organization or event that prohibits legal firearms, or otherwise restricts a citizen's lawful and constitutional rights."

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products and training to the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. The company's brands include Smith & Wesson®, M&P® and Thompson/Center Arms™. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts and Maine. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to Smith & Wesson.

 

[45Wheelgun]

I completely support S&W in this move. Good for them for standing up for the Second Amendment and Gun Owners. We need more companies to stand up and let the public know where they stand.

Great job S&W!

 

[HotRoderX]

Good to see there standing up for our rights.

 

[Stainless44]

Great! I'm going to send S&W an e-mail thanking them.

 

[growr]

So many of us can remember when they didn't......good to see that move, of course they are owned by entirely different folks.

Randy

 

[JenniferG]

Cabelas pulled the plug too. The company that runs that show is owned by a British company. I guess those are the same Brits that are used to raising the white flag when ever the anti gunner press puts pressure on them. What the heck is a foreign company doing running a gun show anyway? I guess that's out the question in their own country. Might as well turn your guns in now ol' chap and save yourself some time just like you did over there.

 

[45Wheelgun]

This is really S&W putting their money where their mouth is. Last week at the SHOT Show they release a bunch of new handguns, M&Ps and the like which if they had chosen to, would have made a wonderful display minus their M&P15 collection. They choose to forgo that marketing opportunity in order to stand up for what is right.

Again I say - Way to go S&W!

 

[NYlakesider]

I read at another site (not gun site) but cannot confirm it that over 150 vendors have pulled out of that show!

 

[A10]

This is the only email address that I could see that may be applicable, so I sent along my thanks.

[email protected]

Does anyone know if there is someone specific in the company we should address our thanks to?

 

[snowman]

I read at another site (not gun site) but cannot confirm it that over 150 vendors have pulled out of that show!

It would make a great statement if it had to be cancelled for lack of exhibitors, all withdrawing for the same reason.

Andy

 

[NYlakesider]

I just found this link it makes interesting reading.

ESOS Boycott Supporters | My Northeast Outdoors

 

[ditrina]

Just as a note.... it is REED that organizes the S.H.O.T. Show that just ended

What hypocrisy on REEDS part

Way to go Smith and Wesson!!

 

[Ofc.JL]

Hoo-Ah! S&W! It's about time we stood our ground.
These liberal politically correct idiots would destroy that which allows them to be liberal. They have no concept of Liberty, or the cost there-of.
Don't just hold your ground, My Brothers. Stand and Fight, lest we loose the Nation!

 

[FishingPilot]

Email for investor relations : [email protected]
Might get more attention there than a general email box.

I'm in Northern Virginia and we've decided not to attend this year.
Besides, we have a gun show in Feb & Mar so I need to save some cash!

 

[TStick]

I completely support S&W in this move. Good for them for standing up for the Second Amendment and Gun Owners. We need more companies to stand up and let the public know where they stand.

Great job S&W!

I support them also.

Thank you S&W!

 

[A Castle]

SW stands tough

Way to go SW proud to be a member of this forum!!!

 

[Class III]

Is anyone else thinking next years S.H.O.T. Show may be severely impacted by Reeds ill-conceived decision to ban the display of modern sporting rifles at the E.S.O.S.?

Class III

 

[Smith357]

I read that Ruger has also pulled out and though i don't own any Rugers I will drop them a line and thank them for their support.

 

[Kai Winters]

Way to go Smith&Wesson !
Same to Ruger !
I own one of each and will support them with my money. I see a new gun in my future.

 

[mkk41]

Cabelas pulled the plug too. The company that runs that show is owned by a British company. I guess those are the same Brits that are used to raising the white flag when ever the anti gunner press puts pressure on them. What the heck is a foreign company doing running a gun show anyway? I guess that's out the question in their own country. Might as well turn your guns in now ol' chap and save yourself some time just like you did over there.

Lots of vendors big and small are pulling out from the Harrisburg show , which is held at the state-owned Farm Show Complex.

Good for them.

I never go because even though it's a publicly owned venue , they charge $8 for parking!