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

[cyberclectic]

Here's NSSF's statement - 1-2-3 Applause (all while Feinstein is introducing her bill - that's probably another post...)

NSSF Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show | NSSF Blog

NSSF Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
January 24, 2013 By nssfnews No Comments


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We have just learned that Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.

In the days following Reed Exhibitions' announcement that modern sporting rifles would be prohibited from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, the leadership of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been in intense, frank discussions with Reed Exhibitions management in an effort to reverse this unacceptable decision. These discussions reached an impasse.

NSSF is in no way affiliated with, nor does it participate in or exhibit at this show in any way. Reed Exhibitions does, however, manage the NSSF-owned SHOT Show (though Reed manages the SHOT Show, all SHOT Show decisions, policies and actions are made at NSSF's direction).

Because of Reed's recent actions, NSSF is considering all options regarding the management of future SHOT Shows.

 

[duppie]

From there facebook page

Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone, for now, the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show given the controversy surrounding its decision to limit the sale or display of modern sporting rifles (also called ARs) at the event. The show was scheduled to take place February 2-10 in Harrisburg, PA.

Someone finally crunched the numbers and saw a major income loss and postponed. I am just surprised they couldn't see the impending backlash and vendor pull out before it got this far.
I am interested on how they intend to spin this and not look like fools.

 

[NYlakesider]

Someone finally crunched the numbers and saw a major income loss and postponed. I am just surprised they couldn't see the impending backlash and vendor pull out before it got this far.
I am interested on how they intend to spin this and not look like fools.

I wonder if monies paid out by non boycotting vendors will be refunded as THE promoters canceled the show. I doubt they will want to refund to the people/outfits that did the boycott.

Hopefully certain other groups/politicians will see this and wise up!

 

[Titan]

Bravo!

Yahoooo!

Well done - to ALL who applied pressure to achieve this result!

 

[3hounds]

Outdoor Show Postponed

http://washingtonexaminer.com/nra-b...-assault-weapons/article/2519579#.UQFjJvLc9gi

 

[4Js]

Reed Exhibitions' explanation as to why the show is being postponed is nearly as insulting as their original decision to ban AR's from the show.

Read it a couple of times.

Or is it just me?

 

[fat tom]

Good!
f.t.

 

[pace40]

Here's NSSF's statement - 1-2-3 Applause (all while Feinstein is introducing her bill - that's probably another post...)

NSSF Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show | NSSF Blog

NSSF Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
January 24, 2013 By nssfnews No Comments


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We have just learned that Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.

In the days following Reed Exhibitions' announcement that modern sporting rifles would be prohibited from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, the leadership of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been in intense, frank discussions with Reed Exhibitions management in an effort to reverse this unacceptable decision. These discussions reached an impasse.

NSSF is in no way affiliated with, nor does it participate in or exhibit at this show in any way. Reed Exhibitions does, however, manage the NSSF-owned SHOT Show (though Reed manages the SHOT Show, all SHOT Show decisions, policies and actions are made at NSSF's direction).

Because of Reed's recent actions, NSSF is considering all options regarding the management of future SHOT Shows.

Funny...NSSF released a statement on Jan 18th urging its members to still participate in the Harrisburg show. Guess the wind direction has changed.

I resigned my membership on Jan 22nd.

 

[AABEN]

I hope all will pull OUT because it is ran by the Brits!! They do not need to be making money from gun sales when they have a no gun shows like we do!

 

[diamonback68]

Bravo! Maybe some the anti's will get the message.

 

[handejector]

Funny...NSSF released a statement on Jan 18th urging its members to still participate in the Harrisburg show. Guess the wind direction has changed.

I resigned my membership on Jan 22nd.

I think the critical issue is WHEN did ESOS release the announcement that ARs were not allowed?
If it was after Jan 18th, NSSF has no blemish.

 

[Freeway]

Delivers quite the message, doesn't it?

 

[Cordite]

In their annoucement postponing the show, Reed takes a whack at Second Amendment Supporters as the root cause:

"Our original decision not to include certain products in the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show this year was made in order to preserve the event's historical focus on the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families," said Chet Burchett, Reed Exhibitions President for the Americas. "In the current climate, we felt that the presence of MSRs would distract from the theme of hunting and fishing, disrupting the broader experience of our guests. This was intended simply as a product decision, of the type event organizers need to make every day.

"It has become very clear to us after speaking with our customers that the event could not be held because the atmosphere of this year's show would not be conducive to an event that is designed to provide family enjoyment. It is unfortunate that in the current emotionally charged atmosphere this celebratory event has become overshadowed by a decision that directly affected a small percentage of more than 1,000 exhibits showcasing products and services for those interested in hunting and fishing.

"ESS has long been proud to participate in the preservation and promotion of hunting and fishing traditions, and we hope that as the national debate clarifies, we will have an opportunity to consider rescheduling the event when the time is right to focus on the themes it celebrates."

In other words, the modern sporting rifle (MSR) crowd ruined it for everyone else. Reed, once again, tries to drive a wedge directly into the heart of the firearms comminity by trying to create a split between hunters and MSR owners.

Note also that they have indicated that when they show does take place, Reed says it will "focus on the themse it celebrates". Meaning, no MSR's.

As far as their earlier statements that there was no outside pressure on Reed to exclude MSR's, then just why did they deem fit to add that the show will take place "when the national debate clarifies". I thought their decision was made without regard to any national debate or other influence.

Not only did Reed not get the message, they are telling us they are not going to change their ways.

 

[2nd]

I don't agree with the antis but they won. They got a slam dunk too.

Not only are ARs not being displayed….. nothing is being displayed.

Hopefully someone will organize a show to replace what was canceled.

 

[pace40]

I think the critical issue is WHEN did ESOS release the announcement that ARs were not allowed?
If it was after Jan 18th, NSSF has no blemish.

Email incoming.

 

[PA Reb]

I think it would be a great idea to swamp the e-mail inbox of Reed Exhibitions with letters of support for all the companies that pulled out of the show and to let them know you won't be attending.

 

[troutjunkie]

The show has been cancelled!!

 

[PDL]

Their website has an announcement that says the show has been postponed.

They still don't understand why folks decided to boycott or backout of the show. It's obvious from their statement that they don't believe 'MSRs' are used for sport.

Fools for sure still.

 

[Spininprop]

Cancelled

Confirmed...just heard it on the news. The PEOPLE have spoken.

 

[A10]

I don't agree with the antis but they won. They got a slam dunk too.

Not only are ARs not being displayed….. nothing is being displayed.

Hopefully someone will organize a show to replace what was canceled.

Interesting perspective....you believe that when the firearms community stands together to oppose politically correct decisions by anti 2a folks it is a win for the antis? So, according to the way you are currently thinking, we all just stop making noise and sit down?