of course they're doing this at time like this, but that doesn't change their ideaology a bit, right? 
Posted on 01/22/2013 6:51:22 PM PST by ConservativeInPA
Due to Reed Exhibitions' refusal to reconsider their decision to ban Modern Sporting Rifles from the February 2-10 Eastern Sports Show in Harrisburg, PA, the National Rifle Association has decided to withdraw from the show. We had called on Reed Exhibitions to reconsider their decision; unfortunately they have steadfastly refused to do so. As a result, the NRA will not be participating in the upcoming show in Harrisburg or in any other shows hosted by Reed Exhibitions that maintain this policy. We are disappointed that Reed Exhibitions has ignored the concerns expressed by attendees, the outdoor industry and the NRA in not reconsidering their position to ban the display of Modern Sporting Rifles.
Because if they were actually slated and have now pulled out, the organizers best bet would be to rent the floor space out to a soccer league to try to recoup their costs.
Reed puts on the SHOT Show.
I hope the NSSF finds an alternative.
“This battle is being won.”
So instead of the left beating the he!! out of the Sportsman’s show we are doing it for them. I’m not sure that accomplishes what we want although it sends a message to our side not to waiver. Its the Schumer’s, Cuomo’s, Morgan’s etc that we need to focus on crushing.
Sportsman’s show is doing what conservatives traditionally do, try not to offend anyone and try to appear “reasonable”. That doesn’t work. We need to show them that the new approach is better.
That list is broken into three groups
Vendors Pulled Out (207)
businesses who were going to be exhibiting at the show who have now pulled out
Speaker / Celebrites Pulled Out (32)
people who were going to be exhibiting/speaking at the show who have now pulled out
Other Boycott Supporters (39)
people and businesses who are sympathetic to the second amendment who are letting their customers and followers know what a bunch of anti-american vermin the organizers are
That is exactly what should happen. Boycott the event
Piers will cover the show with his own twist that the poor attendance resulting from the boycott (that he won’t mention) shows a decline in support for firearms.
I remember the massive booth Cabelas had the year that I went; seeing them on the boycott list is heartening. Even though they typically sell a massive amount of merchandise for the show, it is just considered an advertising opportunity, not something that adds to the bottom line, with an overall goal of breaking even and cleaning out the warehouse.
I placed a nice big online order with Cabela's to thank them for their position.
of course they're doing this at time like this, but that doesn't change their ideaology a bit, right?
News Release
TENPOINT CROSSBOW TECHNOLOGIES
1325 Waterloo Road
Mogadore, OH 44260
www.tenpointcrossbows.com
For immediate release
TenPoint Withdraws from ESOS Event and
Purchases Lifetime NRA Memberships for Employees
Mogadore, OH –TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ Chairman and CEO, Rick Bednar, expressing his company’s steadfast disagreement with the decision of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show management to prohibit the display and sale of Modern Sporting Rifles at its 2013 Harrisburg, PA event, has decided to remove TenPoint’s display from the upcoming February 2-10 show.
“We are taking this action to stand in solidarity with many other shooting and outdoor sporting goods manufacturers in support of the guarantees expressed in the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution,” Bednar said. “We regret having to make this decision because we have supported this great consumer event nearly every year since our inception in 1994. It is unfortunate, but I believe we must take this position as a matter of principle.”
To underscore his decision, Bednar has also decided to purchase lifetime NRA memberships for all TenPoint employees who wish to have one. “The NRA, more than any other entity, has led the effort to protect of our right to own and bear arms,” Bednar said. “The best way to support their effort is to grow the ranks of their membership.”
“The NRA mission, however, encompasses greater goals than simply protecting our right to bear arms,” Bednar continued. “Before we opened our doors for business, we crafted a Corporate Statement that guides our decision making process, and we think it is compatible with the NRA’s larger view. In part, this Statement has motivated us to support their efforts. Its last sentence states that, ‘… we are committed to the care and conservation of our land, water and air; to the humane and responsible management of our wildlife and to the preservation and expansion of recreational shooting and hunting.’ We believe the NRA shares a similar view.”
Now THAT'S a great boss!
What took them so long?
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