ESOS show canceled

[Steve in Canton]

Per their official statement posted on facebook and their website they have decided to cancel this years show due to the controversy of their decision and the amount of venders who have dropped out.

[Charlie Lamb]

   

[Alexander Traditional]

That's good! Looks like everyone got their point across.

[4dogs]

   

[Junglecat]

           

[Gen273]

   

[gringol]

there ya go!  now call your congressman!

[Doc Nock]

Good!!!

[Big Lefty]

That sure put a big ol' smile on my face!

[Jedimaster]

Who says people can't make a difference?!?  It's time for the citizens of this country to realize we are not eunuchs!  It's time for our elected officials to realize we are citizens not subjects!

Big thanks to the vendors that stood up for freedom, at their own cost, and made this happen!

Thanks again to Tradgang admin for their support of the U.S. Constitution.

[Terry Green]

And, in there statement of cancellation....they are actually blaming those that dropped out !!!!  

Making those that dropped out the bad guys !!!!

See,......its so obvious....its in their playbook !!!

[stringstretcher]

Three words is all that is necessary

UNITED WE STAND

[joekeith]

   

[longbowben]

Thanks everyone who stood up for our rights.Thanks Terry for letting us vent on this topic.

[2treks]

Good!
     

[Jon Powell]

"Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views."


                             William F. Buckley

[sheephunter]

   

[centaur]

Originally posted by Jon Powell:
"Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views."


                             William F. Buckley

I'm offended by offended people. Glad to see the boycott worked in this case.

[wooddamon1]

[T Mowery]

From their Facebook page
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."