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Mossberg Withdraws from Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
Ammoland ^ | Jan 23, 2013 | Ammoland

Posted on 01/23/2013 1:53:51 PM PST by EXCH54FE

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc, America’s oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer, today announced that the company will not attend or support the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The company reached this decision after Reed Exhibitions banned Modern Sporting Rifles and has refused to reconsider their stance.

Mossberg’s position on the Second Amendment is unwavering and steadfast; therefore, the company will not support any organization or event that prohibits the display or sale of legal firearms.

We stand united with our loyal customers and supporters in this constitutional right and had only hoped for a different outcome.

(Excerpt) Read more at ammoland.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; easternsports; guncontrol; gunshowpullout; harrisburggunshow; secondamendment
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To: drbuzzard
Will there be anything left at the show?

I hope not.

With any luck these a$$ hats will have to sit around in an empty building shooting at chirping crickets with water pistols.

21 posted on 01/23/2013 2:16:20 PM PST by 70times7 (Serving Free Republics' warped and obscure humor needs since 1999!)
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To: EXCH54FE

Harrisburg PA counting on the ESOS to bring in revenue could kiss big $$$ good bye.

What a PR nightmare for Reed Exhibitions, but they might be hailed as Heroes from the Left, so there’s that.


22 posted on 01/23/2013 2:18:03 PM PST by Sir Napsalot (Pravda + Useful Idiots = CCCP; JournOList + Useful Idiots = DopeyChangey!)
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To: EXCH54FE

When does this reach the tipping point, when so many venders cancel they have to cancel the show? If I were a potential customer, it would have been long ago.


23 posted on 01/23/2013 2:18:33 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: Kolb; TruthInThoughtWordAndDeed

See post #15 for a self-updating list link, now at 233 names and counting.


24 posted on 01/23/2013 2:20:04 PM PST by Kolb (Compone Accomoda Supera)
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To: EXCH54FE

Yet another company to support. This could get expensive, but not this particular vendor, because Santa brought me a brand new Mossy for Christmas! W00t!


25 posted on 01/23/2013 2:21:29 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: EXCH54FE

I’ve got a couple of Mossberg shotguns, a black 12 gauge pump, and a very nice walnut-stocked 20 gauge my wife loves to shoot trap with. I think I got the 20 gauge on sale at Walmart new a few years ago for about $150. Fine guns.


26 posted on 01/23/2013 2:21:33 PM PST by Fido969
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To: ronnyquest

“Time to buy more Mossbergs.”

I’m ahead of ya. Bought the 590 mariner model right bf Xmas.

Then promptly lost it in my quarterly boating accident. I imagine that happens a lot to the mariner models.


27 posted on 01/23/2013 2:22:53 PM PST by freedomlover
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To: ronnyquest
Time to buy more Mossbergs.

Yep. Buying a Mossberg Chainsaw tomorrow morning.
28 posted on 01/23/2013 2:23:26 PM PST by RandallFlagg
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To: ronnyquest
Time to buy more Mossbergs.

Where?

29 posted on 01/23/2013 2:25:11 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: Stillwaters

ping


30 posted on 01/23/2013 2:27:36 PM PST by lonevoice (Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days lived)
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To: EXCH54FE

Although Im currently out of the country I take the time to make my “calls”.

I urge all of you to continue to take a stand!


31 posted on 01/23/2013 2:32:02 PM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: EXCH54FE

had a .410 long ago, never hit a damn thing.. lucky them.


32 posted on 01/23/2013 2:32:59 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: ronnyquest

“Time to buy more Mossbergs.”

Time for Mossberg to pack up and move to Texas.
God Bless Texas!


33 posted on 01/23/2013 2:33:56 PM PST by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: JRandomFreeper
Ok, besides the popcorn guy and the korny dog guy... what vendors ARE going to be there?

Flo will be there to sell some Progressive insurance to the popcorn guy and the korny dog guy!

34 posted on 01/23/2013 2:36:03 PM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation.)
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To: lonevoice

Dad and I ea own a Mossberg Silver Eagle O/U. We took up trap a couple yrs ago.

Bought them at the same time at a police supply store who bought a batch of refurbs. $700 gun sold for $289

Ea one has been shot the EXACT same number of times. My Dad’s has had two firing pins replaced (under warr) so far. Mine is still the way I got it. I wish I could understand this.

Any comments? Please e-mail me. see below


35 posted on 01/23/2013 2:36:42 PM PST by bicyclerepair (toodamtall1@yahoo.com)
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To: JRandomFreeper
Ok, besides the popcorn guy and the korny dog guy...

A news release that they were pulling out would be the icing on the cake.

36 posted on 01/23/2013 2:50:45 PM PST by TigersEye (The irresponsible should not be leading the responsible.)
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To: EXCH54FE

Where are Ted Nugent and the Robertson family (duck and buck commander)? I have not heard a peep from them.

If they signed a contract that takes away their freedom of speech, then there is no sense in them being armed. They may as well have cut off their own balls.


37 posted on 01/23/2013 3:05:42 PM PST by Born to Conserve
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To: EXCH54FE
I saw on TV yesterday that Reed Exhibitions was sticking to their guns on this. They said these shows were only one % of their business so they really didn't care. Some one else needs to step up and offer and alternative to all the cities they are putting on shows!!
38 posted on 01/23/2013 3:07:32 PM PST by ontap
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To: 3Fingas
I've actually been more impressed than I was expected. The Hunter model is pretty stripped down compared to the Tactical model. Imagine a Mr. Potato Head with no hands and feet. I bought it when the rush started and just happened on it. It was the one that wasn't jacked up in price (got it about $600 new at a pawn shop). I also have an Armalite (and a Red Jacket uni-Lower).

Pros- It is very well built. Nothing is lose, it was actually pretty tight taking it down to clean. The pins required a little more than the tap on the Armalite which I'm sure will change over time. So far, not a single jam although I've put only about 50 rounds through. No problems with different types of magazines (PMags or old steel). I've had this question come up recently. It is chambered for 5.56 both lower and barrel versus .223 many budget models are so you have the flexibility of both calibers (big mistake too many make). It was pretty accurate right out of the box with an old NC Star red dot I had. It shot low but that was probably the shooter (OK, it was completely me).

Cons. It is hard to complain much due to the price but it is a very stripped down rifle. Only rails on the top. The barrel shroud doesn't have any. No optics, even iron sights were included. It doesn't have a forward assist or dust cover. Forward assist is probably unnecessary but I would have liked to at least have the option to add a dust cover but it doesn't have the mounts. It isn't balanced very well. The center of gravity seems to be well in front of the magazine versus the Armalite is right on the trigger. This causes me to shoot low until I get used to it. That's pretty much it on the cons that I've come up with so far.

Here is the hunter model:


39 posted on 01/23/2013 3:16:42 PM PST by mnehring
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To: EXCH54FE
and the hits just keep right on coming...
40 posted on 01/23/2013 3:28:25 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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