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Thanks to everyone who spoke out. This is what happens when we stick together. Damn proud to be a sportsman from PA today, it's only 11:00 but I'm going to have some single malt to celebrate! Thanks again!

Below is Reed Expo's mealy-mouthed, whiny statement.

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.�

Screwed themselves!

typical lying, disingenuous lefty response by Reed. I hope NRA finds someone else to put on Shot Show next year.

�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."

There is only one thing that can be said about that..... BULL CHIT! Mission accomplished.

Funny how they didn't "distract" from the event last year. The "emotionally charged atmosphere" is their emotion. None of this was a problem until they made it one. Glad they got their ass handed to them. I hope they choke on their elitism and go home.

I hope they lose a fortune on this.

Glad to hear!!! But they still didn't acknowledge their wrong doing about the decision. Tryed to blame the environment of the situation. I say screw them. LetS wait for someone else to put the show on. And be sure it is not the same people working under a different name. LETS CONTINUE TO STICK TOGETHER AND BEAT THESE BASTARDS DOWN!!!!!


Take care, Willie

dont they keep the fees charged to the vendors?

without having to hire people for security and to run the facility, might it turn out that they make money on this?

If the promoters cancelled the event, I don't see how they could keep the vendor fees.

What a bull [bleep] statement.

NRA doesn't run the SHOT Show, the NSSF does. I don't know if the NRA uses Reed for their annual convention, but if they do, both they and the NSSF ought to at least look at finding another contractor.

It's gonna be interesting to watch them that didn't honor the boycott back petal, and see what the liberal spin is.

A big thanks, and kudos to the vendors that pulled out of the show.

I imagine this, "the atmosphere of this year�s show would not be conducive to an event that is designed to provide family enjoyment. It is unfortunate "

The DEMs are trying to cut the republican party in half. They want to see an ultra conservative 3rd party which will destroy any chances of either (except the DEMs) side getting a majority. Speaking of sticking together, where are all of you going to take a stand? It's your decision but I'm throwing it out. The liberals would love to see the republican party fall apart. kwg

Booooom...SMACK! He's hit good!

Wow! Reed hasn't wiggled away from their problems. They've just created some new ones. Here are just a few...

# How many outfitters from Australia, Alaska and Africa have already shipped booth materials? At what cost? What will they do to get them back, since they won't be at the show to ship them back or to ship them on to the next show.

# Reed says they have postponed the event. The Farm Show Complex has a busy schedule -- will there be an opening in the schedule to accommodate a 10-day show?

# These events must be coordinated with other events around the country so that vendors can reserve time in their calendars a year ahead. There is no way even a majority will all be able to come at a later date, even if it is possible to schedule the Farm Show Complex.

For these reasons, they can't postpone it. They will have to cancel it. Postponement is only temporary while they figure out what loose ends they have, and what liabilities they are responsible for, before going into full cancel mode.

Steve.

Evidently NSSF is getting prepared to fire Reed as well....


http://www.nssfblog.com/nssf-statement-on-the-eastern-sports-and-outdoor-show/

NSSF Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
January 24, 2013 By nssfnews


We have just learned that Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.

In the days following Reed Exhibitions� announcement that modern sporting rifles would be prohibited from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, the leadership of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been in intense, frank discussions with Reed Exhibitions management in an effort to reverse this unacceptable decision. These discussions reached an impasse.

NSSF is in no way affiliated with, nor does it participate in or exhibit at this show in any way. Reed Exhibitions does, however, manage the NSSF-owned SHOT Show (though Reed manages the SHOT Show, all SHOT Show decisions, policies and actions are made at NSSF�s direction).

Because of Reed�s recent actions, NSSF is considering all options regarding the management of future SHOT Shows.

That is the icing on the cake.

Veddy, veddy inter-esting!

Especially considering that the loudest and most numerous of the complaints that I've been hearing about Reed's management of the SHOT Show hold that there are 'way too many exhibitors of "tactical" stuff there � including those nasty ol' black autos and long magazines � even drum magazines.