Remington seems to be taking this very seriously.
From: http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/zumbo/2007/02/assault_rifles_.html#comment-60856652
Posted by: Clint | February 18, 2007 at 03:37 PM
ALL - Jim Zumbo in NO WAY speaks for Remington! His opinions are his own. We at Remington take our 2nd Amendment Rights extremely seriously and ourselves market and manufacturer a AR based 308 rifle. Remington Arms supports the lawful use of all firearms by their owners in whatever legal manner they choose. We at Remington feel that it is the diversity of our tastes and uses of firearms that should also be the binding element that assists us all in defending the rights granted to us by our fore fathers.
Rest assured that Remington not only does not support Jim's view, we totally disagree! I have no explanation for his perspective.
I proudly own AR's and support everyones right to do so!
What makes me sick is how quickly people on the Internet have called to boycott Remington. All Jim said was he was hunting with our people! This is normal course in our industry. How else do people think we field test? with writers.
Remington has spent tens of millions of dollars to defend your rights and how quickly the thanks is threat and boycott! Please feel Free to post that Remington does not agree with Zumbo in any way shape or form and we will assess our relationship with him accordingly.
Tommy Millner
CEO and President
the "relationship" should end. now.
No, they aren't.
If they were taking it seriously, they wouldn't still be sponsoring the piece with their ad at the top of the page.
Don't be sucked in by their self-serving statements. Look for action. If they haven't bothered to pull their support for the site, they aren't serious in their statements.
Yes they do.
See Post 35 above.
Zumbo is gone.
Has anyone stopped to realize that mowing down a prairie dog or coyote with an automatic weapon is just giving ammunition to anti-hunters? Seriously, if you can't aim well enough to take down an animal with 1 or 2 shots- or firing repetitiously gives you a rise- mabe you should take up paintball-my kids love it! I support Jim Zumbos opinions and comments. For your treatment of him - I will no longer support Remington with purchases of firearms, ammo., clothing, or anything else that bares the Remington name. I will also share this with all who will listen.