Kudos to cabelas and SEVERAL others for standing up to the man

[gravytrain]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Hunting and fishing retailer Cabela's Inc. says it won't participate in what has been billed as Pennsylvania's largest outdoor sports show next month following the decision to ban display and sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

I have no problem giving my money to these guys now

http://www.abc27.com/story/20631465/cabelas-pulls-out-of-pa-show-over-gun-flap

http://fox43.com/2013/01/19/cabelas-backs-out-of-eastern-sports-and-outdoors-show/

 

[kcinnick]

That is Smith and Wesson and Cabela's. Wonder what kind of show they are going to end up with?

 

[gravytrain]

That is Smith and Wesson and Cabela's. Wonder what kind of show they are going to end up with?

i hadn't heard about S&W backing out, that's awesome.

 

[smith625]

Dog and pony, the govt has finally stepped in it afaic.

 

[N4sir]

Makes you want to run out to Cabela's and buy a S&W!

We should start and email campaign to thank both of them to show support.

 

[kcinnick]

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 22, 2013) --- Smith & Wesson, a U.S. based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced that the Company will not attend nor will it support or participate in the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes after the decision of show management company, Reed Exhibitions, to prohibit the display of modern sporting rifles in this year’s event.

James Debney, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson, said, *As a market leader in the firearm industry and an iconic brand that spans 160 years of American history, we believe it is important to make our position perfectly clear: We support the Second Amendment and the rights of our law-abiding customers to purchase these and all legal firearms. Therefore, we are unable to support any organization or event that prohibits legal firearms, or otherwise restricts a citizen's lawful and constitutional rights.*

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[jjb5730]

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 22, 2013) --- Smith & Wesson, a U.S. based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced that the Company will not attend nor will it support or participate in the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes after the decision of show management company, Reed Exhibitions, to prohibit the display of modern sporting rifles in this year’s event.

James Debney, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson, said, “As a market leader in the firearm industry and an iconic brand that spans 160 years of American history, we believe it is important to make our position perfectly clear: We support the Second Amendment and the rights of our law-abiding customers to purchase these and all legal firearms. Therefore, we are unable to support any organization or event that prohibits legal firearms, or otherwise restricts a citizen's lawful and constitutional rights.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products and training to the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. The company’s brands include Smith & Wesson®, M&P® and Thompson/Center Arms™. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts and Maine. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to Smith & Wesson.


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[ZombieHuntr]

Fantastic!

 

[jjb5730]

Dang it Nick..you beat me to it lol...someone posted it earlier today on Smith and Wesson Forum

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[kk5fe]

VERY NICE!!! From the link to Fox43, there are a lot of people leaving comments that agree also!

 

[Motorboater]

Why is the northeast so weird

 

[cajun_64]

Trijicon has decided to withdraw its participation and support of the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

"We, at Trijicon, are very disappointed in the decision of Reed Exhibitions to ban the display of Modern Sporting Rifles from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.", said Tom Munson, V.P. of Sales & Marketing for Trijicon. "Many of Trijicon's loyal customers are responsible and law-abiding owners of these types of legal firearms and we will not support any organization that attempts to restrict their display or purchase."

Trijicon is prepared to reconsider its support of future Eastern Sports and Outdoor Shows if Reed Exhibitions should reverse its stance regarding Modern Sporting Rifles.

 

[kk5fe]

Trijicon has decided to withdraw its participation and support of the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

"We, at Trijicon, are very disappointed in the decision of Reed Exhibitions to ban the display of Modern Sporting Rifles from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.", said Tom Munson, V.P. of Sales & Marketing for Trijicon. "Many of Trijicon's loyal customers are responsible and law-abiding owners of these types of legal firearms and we will not support any organization that attempts to restrict their display or purchase."

Trijicon is prepared to reconsider its support of future Eastern Sports and Outdoor Shows if Reed Exhibitions should reverse its stance regarding Modern Sporting Rifles.

Even better! I love how they took out the over used term of "assault rifle" and replaced it with "modern sporting rifles"

 

[jjb5730]

Looks like they won't have much of a show.

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[gravytrain]

Looks like they won't have much of a show.

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[BenCarp27]

I completely agree with Cabelas & S&W's decision.
On a lighter note: A gun show with no ARs? It sounds kind of nice compared to the usual gun show environment of seeing the same prom queen in fifty different dresses...

 

[dantheman]

Why is the northeast so weird

A whole lot of weirdness comes out of that part of the country .

 

[jjb5730]

Ruger, Bass Pro, the NRA, also pulled out...

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[gravytrain]

Ruger, Bass Pro, the NRA, also pulled out...

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I was waiting to see of BPS was going to, good for them. Looks like their show will be a huge flop. Niccccce

 

[DR.NUMBERS]

This should be quite entertaining...