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Originally posted by rustic rustic wrote:

I read this is the same promoter that runs SHOT??
I've not seen that, but there is no way that makes sense lol. Why would you promote SHOT SHOW and be pro semi auto rifles etc, and then ban them from another big show a month later???
 
 
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Originally posted by shooter07 shooter07 wrote:


Originally posted by rustic rustic wrote:

I read this is the same promoter that runs SHOT??

I've not seen that, but there is no way that makes sense lol. Why would you promote SHOT SHOW and be pro semi auto rifles etc, and then ban them from another big show a month later???
 
 


http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2013/01/eastern-sports-show-steadily-losing-exhibitors-due-to-ar-rifle-ban-2543642.html

Apparently so??

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Shooter, while I do not disagree totally with the NRA pulling out. I also look at it like this. The show promotor has successfully run off the argument to their actions. The NRA's job is to explain and educate the public what the 2nd Amendment means, and what dangers it faces. If they are not there to suppoort our side of the debate, and educate the public, how are we to gain more support from the public at large. I wouldn't have a problem with the NRA having a booth at an anti-gun convention because it could change some minds, but if they aren't there they can't change any minds.
I totally agree with everyone but the NRA pulling out of the show, but leaving the NRA there is like leaving the Green Berets to build an insurgent army.
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Hopefully this starts some sort of transparency of where these company's and those who sell their products really stand on the issues pertaining to the second amendment.
To see how they handle a bit of "PC" pressure then putting there money where their mouth is.

Anyone have the list of who(firearms related) is staying in the show??
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Originally posted by rustic rustic wrote:



Still can't hot link??


Apparently so
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"Ironically Reed Exhibitions, an international company based in the United Kingdom, is the same company that organizes SHOT Show, which wrapped up last week. At SHOT, you can find just about every firearm and firearm related product — ARs and high capacity magazines included — you can think of."

http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2013/01/eastern-sports-show-steadily-losing-exhibitors-due-to-ar-rifle-ban-2543642.html

Edited by rustic - January/23/2013 at 14:24
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Rustic, the list of vendors staying is in the link i posted back on page 1.
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Originally posted by shooter07 shooter07 wrote:



Rustic, the list of vendors staying is in the link i posted back on page 1.


"LISTING OF VENDORS STILL ATTENDING THE ESOS
Good morning everyone. We have had numerous requests for companies that are still listed to be vendors or exhibitors at the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show.

First of all I would like to point out that we are still receiving emails from people that are vendors who are just finding out about the boycott and all of the recent happenings at the show. We do not think it is a good idea, nor very professional of any of us to jump to conclusions and begin berating and boycotting companies, vendors, or manufacturers.

Secondly, this show is sometimes all anyone has to make a final stand between personal or business financial ruin and being able to pay their bills for another six months and survive the winter or until they can start working again in the sports industry. We must realize that a small company or personal vendor that puts out $2500 – $10,000 for space at the show has in some cases thrown all they have into the show, or in some cases may have even taken out loans to attend the show. We cannot in some cases blame or chastise them for sticking it out in hopes of making it, or at least covering their expenses.

What we really should be doing, is looking for an avenue in which these vendors, all of them both large and small, would be refunded their money for spots they have paid for at the show.

If you wish to continue to notify vendors and companies of whats going on here, that is great and we appreciate the help, but as for now, lets hold of on boycotting any vendors and businesses. None of them have outright come out and said they don’t care about our second amendment rights, and that is why we started this boycott to begin with.

We also can in now way verify any listing at this time as vendors and supporters lists have been altered and changed several times since this all took place. The only way we have of pre approving vendors for the Virtual Sports Show now is proof or receipt of purchase from the show. Therefore we cannot publish any listing of vendors or supporters remaining at the show.

Thanks for your understanding, patience and cooperation. Tom McConnell"

This the link?
If so pretty weak... sounds like a politician.
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There was one on there yesterday......
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Placed some Glock mags on ebay last night. A "warning" banner popped up before submitting the ads. Warning, ebay policy prohibits some parts for "assault weapons". The banner wasn't specific to mags and I checked for similar item listings. There were some high cap mags listed so I figured what I had was ok. Three mags were 12rd, 15rd and 17rd. I checked this noon to see if any bids had been made only to find that the ads had been cancelled. Sighting that ebay no longer approved accessories for "assualt weapons". I knew they were anti-gun but now there is another step towards the liberal agenda. I was relunctant to use ebay due to their stand against freedom but had the account and thought might aswell use it. Well unless they wake up at some point I'm done with em. Maybe the NRA will start up a sight that can run ebay off some where over seas where they belong. I do use Gunbroker but try to be to some extent diverse reaching as many customers as possible. Ebay has a good user friendly system for buying and selling. Too bad it's sick in the head!!
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Ebay is garbage. Google bans shopping for guns or like items. That's why i use Bing.
 
Folks, liberals own schools, they own politics, most of the media etc, etc. We are headed on a non stop train to total socialism. The only real way to defeat it, is to raise arms and draw blood, literally. We cannot talk our way through this. We can not politic our way through this.
 
The most powerful voices in media (TV/internet) are almost universally anti gun and are raging leftists. That's why you see this crap at every turn. That's why a raging socialist, who has been schooled in anti American values for his entire life is in his 2nd term in the White House.
 
 
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^^ Good to know.
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Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show - Update

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.

“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.”
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What a bunch of assholes. I just read that on my phone Roy. Thanks for posting.
 
They are maintaining that it's OUR faults for them canceling the show. Unreal.
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Thats the arrogance of a liberal.  They would never admit anything they do is wrong. 

It should have read.  It has become very clear that because of our decisions to block out an extremely important part of the American shooting industry, they do not want to do business with us.  So we have decided to pick up our toys and go home. 
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BUT, i am glad that the power of the people and vendors who did the right thing, brought this event to a close. And this is coming from a PA resident who's attended many times over the years.
 
“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.”
 
That part scares me, as it stinks of liberal agendas. They think the national debate will confirm their decision to disbar American's rights to bear arms, then they have a rude awakening coming. As long as their position is to hide behind traditional hunting and fishing as an excuse, i hope the event never happens again.   
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"The foundation owns SHOT Show, an annual firearm show that Reed managed earlier this month in Las Vegas. Because of its policy at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, the NSSF said it is "considering all options regarding the management of future SHOT Shows."
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Get rid of Reed all together. I'm sorry but a British company has no business promoting American events, especially ones revolving around firearms.
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Well, it is a positive thing they have postponed/cancelled the show but, it's a shame that the postponing of the show gave cover to firearm related vendor's who would have stayed in the show.
Still would like to see the list of the PC vendors... oh well.
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