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Eastern Sports and Outdoor Expo - The fall out

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  1. trial153

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    Great news from Bowhunting.com, big thanks guys!!


    Here is something else to consider...why the hell were we on board with Reed exhibitions to begin with? Is the no American company that has similar venues?
    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_Exhibitions
     
    trial153, Jan 21, 2013
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    Very cool to see all the support and people dropping out. Props to everyone taking a stance, and especially so when the vendor is a smaller business or one not directly linked to guns
     
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    Pretty much exactly what I was about to say. Haha.

    Awesome!!
     
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    Pat and Nicole Reeve are about also.
     
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    Is there any place to get an updated list of all who have backed out. I'm really surprised the NRA hasn't backed out.
     
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    I would like to now see a list of those that havent. Want to make sure not to shop or support those still attending.

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    X2 were working on it.
     
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    Bear Archery can be added. :)
     
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    BH.com now is not going! Love BH.com even more!
     
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    This makes me almost wanna go just to see how many aren't there. Haha.
     
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  12. trial153

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    Dont plan on picking up any Blazer Vanes at the show...Bohning Archery is out!! Big Thanks to them!!
     
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    NRA cant back out. We need donations and members more then ever. They have to be there to get as much as they can. If they back out Ill be upset with them.

    Very glad to see BH.com back out. I know that was a hard move and I feel real bad for their loss, but it means a lot to the cause!
     
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    My buddy and I are coming up with an alternative plan for the day we planned on going. Probably a trip down to Cabelas.. followed by swinging in around Kindseys, maybe even Lancaster. You know, a couple of the companies who dropped out. :)
     
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    Sounds like a good plan/day!
     
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    The NRA should be the ONLY booth in the place. they should walk the empty halls with the show promoters and explain why American sportsmen aren't going to sell each out to coddle people that want to take our rights away. Then we should work on getting an AMERICAN COMPANY to promote our shows.
     
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    Have they released a statement or anything? Wonder what they're telling rolls as they call up and announce they're withdrawing. Wonder how many would be attendees will stand outside the gates in protest? Could get even more exposure on just how serious gun rights are to gun owners to picket their own.
     
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    exactly
     
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    My brother and I decided the same thing yesterday. We're going to drive down to the Cabelas in PA. We need to stock up on a few things for our fishing trip to Canada in June. We can't get real Lead here in NY so we'll get it in PA.
     
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    I agree with you 100%, that would be awesome, lets hope it happens!
     
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    I called and e-mailed our sales rep from Reed Expos - no answer. Last week I was told to "hang tight" as announcements would be coming, but I never heard back since then.

    Looks like most of the major exhibitors and celebs have backed out so I have to assume show attendance will be way down for this year. It's too bad - I was actually looking forward to going!
     
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