Largest Pa. gun show says no to assault weapons

[Oldcarjunkie]

OK.. Go ahead and flame me but since i collect older stuff and all the damn Ar15 ppl are in my way at the show.. I kinda want to go now.

 

[greghall]

Modern sporting carbine! Please!

 

[Boom Boom]

OK.. Go ahead and flame me but since i collect older stuff and all the damn Ar15 ppl are in my way at the show.. I kinda want to go now.

Judging by the list of who's cancelled so far, you might be one of the few people there, with no vendors to buy from.

 

[domainrunner]

What a shame, I had this on my list to attend but will not now as I don't need a RC helicopter and have a full tin of kettle corn. I thank you for the heads up.

 

[FrankOceanXray]

What a shame, I had this on my list to attend but will not now as I don't need a RC helicopter and have a full tin of kettle corn. I thank you for the heads up.

Let the event planner know. Send an email.

 

[soup101]

It's great to see all the 2a support from vendors. A good friend of mine is the owner of UltimateCamo, a local MD based company, and they have pulled out of the show. This will end up costing them quite a bit of business not to mention their vendor fee for the show.

"UltimateCamo is aware of the decision from The Eastern Sports and Outdoor show "to not include certain products" at their upcoming show.... Basically they have decided to now allow certain guns from the show because of pressures from anti-gun advocates. While they reserve this right to make this decision, UltimateCamo also has the right to make the decision to not attend the show. We strongly support our 2nd Amendment right and don't believe that backing down from our beliefs to appease others is the way to make our voice heard. We regret if any of you were planning on attending the show to purchase our product but I am sure that you can understand our position."

To show your support of UC and their decision you can go to their Facebook Page and like them. Also if you need camo check out their products.

 

[Elynchjr23]

Show is now canceled!!! Win for us!

 

[FrankOceanXray]

Cancelled!!!! Hahhah! Great!

Wonder if they are now required to refund the table fees.

 

[PJDiesel]

Show is now canceled!!! Win for us!

On one hand yes. But, it's also kind of a win for anti's too.

 

[Elynchjr23]

Yeah I guess it can be seen that way also.

 

[csanc123]

They took no responsibility and blamed it on a "charged atmosphere". Douches....

 

[jmiller320]

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.”

 

[gmhowell]

"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.”

If it would affect such a small percentage, why did you bother with the ban and how could that same small percentage detract from "the event’s historical focus on the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families"?

Idiots.

 

[PJDiesel]

If it would affect such a small percentage, why did you bother with the ban and how could that same small percentage detract from "the event’s historical focus on the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families"?

Idiots.

It's the "silent majority" theory.

My buddy pointed out, they claim 100K people per day, times $10 bucks a pop. Between that, parking, etc, etc. This is a HUGE loss of revenue.

They cancelled it because the HAD to, period.

 

[0nesh0t]

"ESS has long been proud to participate in the preservation and promotion of hunting and fishing traditions"

"Hunting traditions" include the 2-A rights of its citizens and paying customers. If they want to participate in such preservation... then encourage MORE vendors to support the cause.

 

[Boone2120]

Pennsylvania Expo Canceled

It's about time we draw the line in the sand!! No AR's, no freedom!!

 

[termoil]

We refused to do that show because of the policies.

 

[MrPiBB]

Lame!

 

[Chris]

There was talk of a Frederick group contacting the vendors of the Outdoors show to come to there for a show. I don't how far they have gotten with their project. Frederick does have a new facility that is not as large as the farm center but get rid of the vendors that are not gun/hunting related should be a good show. I will keep everyone posted if I hear more. Chris

 

[platoonDaddy]

Lame!

What is lame?