Firearm advertising

**jerryg** · May 3rd, 2013, 10:40 AM

I recently won a shotgun at the FONRA dinner. Tuesday I placed a free classified ad in the Easton Express Times to try and sell it. The ad was supposed to start today , it didn't, so I called and was told they don't advertise firearms. I replied that VP Joe Biden has said many times that Everybody should have one at home, she said no, no.

I just left a message with the publisher, to see what he or she says.

**jerryg** · May 3rd, 2013, 12:47 PM

Publisher's office just called me back. Sorry no firearm ads in the paper.

**Xringshooter** · May 3rd, 2013, 02:01 PM

How was the ad worded?

Maybe try: Selling a self install home protection system Model R870 (M500, W1300, etc.), very reliable, only $xxx.

Gun people would know what you're talking about.

**harold63** · May 3rd, 2013, 02:11 PM

Wow...never heard that one before. Their Presidential contributions probably go to the Oblahma camp. I have heard 'you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink', even if he is thirsty. Another great moment in the world of libs.

**Sgt.K** · May 3rd, 2013, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Xringshooter

How was the ad worded?

Maybe try: Selling a self install home protection system Model R870 (M500, W1300, etc.), very reliable, only $xxx.

Gun people would know what you're talking about.

Make sure to mention it comes "highly recommended"

**jerryg** · May 3rd, 2013, 03:30 PM

The publishers office gave me some BS about paperwork. Gee the last time I bought a car I filled out a lot more paperwork than selling a firearm. I told her look advertising is supposed to bring people together that is all, then any paperwork is taken care of by the parties involved.