No Tactical Weapons Allowed At Harrisburg Sport Show

[theshadow]

I haven't read the entire thread but,I find it a "little" disingenuous that both the outdoor show and shot show are both Reed exibitions........................................ ...http://www.reedexpo.com/en/Events/2756/The-Shot-Show

I'm sure it's justified in their mind, as the average Joe off the street is not allowed access to the shot show. SHOT is for Military, LEO and industry (and invited guests) where as the Harrisburg show is open to the great unwashed masses.

[PAwhitetailbowhunter]

This is my favorite bow shop and am glad they are doing it. Will buy ALL of my outdoor needs from them in the future. They already had a loyal customer in me but now if I need it and they have it I am buying from them. They sell guns and all other outdoor supplies. They are located off of 283 at the Rheems Exit. This decision will cost them some $ so I will do all I can to send more business there way.

Kinsey's Outdoors has released the following statement in
response to Reed's Exhibitions ban on modern sporting
rifles and recreational firearms from the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show:
Kinsey's Outdoors is committed to our Mission Statement of "Helping individuals, families and organizations fulfill their passions for the outdoors," which we feel includes all facets of what our Second Amendment Rights guarantee. We cannot support the decisions made by the executives at Reed's Exhibitions, which directly conflict with our principles and those of our customers.

Until a reversal of the proposed Reed's policies is established, Kinsey's Outdoors will be withdrawing all participation of the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show for 2013.
Kinsey's Outdoors

[Emptymag]

Interesting. A VP and the Events Manager from Reed's viewed my LinkedIn profile after I sent them my email.

Interesting, indeed.


Looks like they are getting the messages.

Keep sending the emails!

I posted what I sent in the other thread.

[BanginBonnie2]

[QUOTE=Vipertrucker;2254442]The Reed Group has announced it's not going to allow displays which include "assault weapons" at the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg. I decided I am going to boycott the event this year and sent the following letter to voice my objection to their policy. Even if they decide to recant, I'm staying home.

You can email them here:
customerhelpdesk@reedmidem.com


I sent a much shorter e-mail but with similar message .... funny, they have yet to respond.

I also sent a e-mail to NRA asking if they were going to withdraw. As a Endowment / Golden Eagle Member for years, I am a little miffed that they have yet to respond.
They do state on their website that if Reed Productions fails to change their mind on this for the 2013 show, the NRA will not be there in 2014.

If nothing else, for those of you who still intend to go, I would ask that you Do Not purchase tickets online .... keep them on the edge of their seats.

What the heck do you save anyway .... a dollar.

[Manxdriver]

You couldn't pay me to go!

[BanginBonnie2]

I just found out on Facebook that direct action tactical pulled out from the show.

Happy to see more vendors are taking a stance.

[BanginBonnie2]

Lancaster Archery & Trop Guns pulled out as well.

That is the action necessary to get the attention of Reed.

[BanginBonnie2]

I e-mailed them and told them their is a boycott on them I have passed this on to other websites as everyone here should. We need to slam the politicians as the gun crowd who thinks they can play both side of the coin !

That's the stuff that gets their attention !

[BanginBonnie2]

I agree there are options aside from boycotting, since 'not showing up' effectively does nothing...unless they know WHY you didn't show up. That was the reasoning behind sending the email to corporate.

If all the internet chatter is any sign, I'd venture that Ed Several is nearing Andy Reid status, if the tactical ban was his brainchild. Heck, when you think about it, if I wanted to visit a Gun Free Zone, I'd simply drive into town !

[BanginBonnie2]

Interesting. A VP and the Events Manager from Reed's viewed my LinkedIn profile after I sent them my email.

Perhaps Ed Several's butt is on the proverbial line .... good !