Seems that the majority (or at least enough) of the vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors at the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show have pulled out that the organizer, Reed Exhibitions, has cancelled (“postponed”) the show.

While I feel for the other vendors, and the folks who would have been paid to work the show, I think this an excellent thing. An excellent demonstration of the marketplace in action. And an excellent demonstration of solidarity which our legislators would do well to heed. Enough support for the Second Amendment  that a MAJOR sports show had to be cancelled.

Reeds really stuck their foot in a large pile of excrement here. And, sadly, they likely don’t even realize why or how.

Due to Technical Difficulties (a fried laptop) I didn’t post the notice of J.M. Browning’s birthday.

Hey, if you are a disciple of his, then you already knew that, right?

And if you are one of the others, you likely didn’t care anyway.

You ever stop and wonder what he could have done with modern materials and manufacturing methods?

To Tam.

After a bit of getting used to, experimenting and working with it with an open mind, I have come to the conclusion that the folks who designed (and approved) this abortion were smoking crack while shooting heroin.  

A more irritating operating system may exist….I have just not yet found it.

Windows 8 truly sucks as an interface.

The NRA took a stand. I didn’t think they had the balls.

NRA withdraws from Eastern Sports and Outdoors show due to Reed Exhibitions decision to ban “modern sporting rifles”

 And Now Ruger has pulled out as well. 

Mossberg as well.

ETA: Here is a more complete list of boycotting companies. 

Some of these companies make the bulk of their orders at this show. THese smaller companies are risking a lot to make a statement. I intend to look at the list carefully and will choose them when their products match my needs, even if I have to pay a premium. I hope you do too. 

 
ETA: links fixed

Worth reading HERE.

VIA

and taking the time to review which vendors, suppliers, and sponsors are dropping from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor show and other venues organized by Reed Exhibitions. Their decision will influence my purchases.

Both the NRA, and NSSF , of course, caved. Guess the feel that they need the money….Statements HERE and HERE.

Commercial interest will, for many, outweigh the support of the Second Amendment. But it is nice to see some vendors, like Cabelas and Trijicon stand up for what is right, and put their money behind what they believe in.

If I can find a list of those who stood against such bullshit, I’ll post it. If you have a list, please, send it to me.

Section one,
      Clause eight:

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the
following Oath or Affirmation:— “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States,
and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States.“

Will you, Barry? This time, will you? Not twist the words, not twist the meaning…. Just “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution as written.

‘Cause I think you violated your oath shortly after taking it the first time.

And I think you have plans to do so again.

Sadly, the Federal Government chooses to lessen (and dilute) the honor they gave the Late Martin Luther King Jr. by moving the celebration of the date of his birth in order to make a three day weekend for Federal and State workers rather than honor him on his actual birthday. (his actual birthday was Jan 15, not the 20th) but that wouldn’t have facilitated a three day weekend….

But think about this: He felt that he needed firearms to protect himself, and he was surrounded much of the time by other people with guns, in order to protect him and his family. 

He may have embraced nonviolence, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t believe in protecting himself when attacked.

You’ll likely not hear that part of the story when everyone pontificates on Monday, the (non)birthday celebration.