good for them about time I will not be going to the show and hope alot of other people don't
Cabela's pulls out of Pa. show over gun flap
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Cabela's pulls out of Pa. show over gun flap</span></span>
By <span style="font-weight: bold">RON TODT</span>
Associated Press
January 19, 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hunting and fishing retailer Cabela's Inc. will not participate in what has been billed as Pennsylvania's largest outdoor sports show next month following the decision to ban the display and sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Event organizer Reed Exhibitions imposed the ban at the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show following the deadly Connecticut elementary school shooting that has prompted the ongoing gun control debate in Washington.
The event's website says officials "strongly support the 2nd Amendment" but decided negative attention on such weapons "would distract from the strong focus on hunting and fishing at this family-oriented event and possibly disrupt the broader positive experience of our guests."
Cabela's said on its Facebook page on Saturday that after carefully considering their business practices "and the feelings of our customers, Cabela's will, unfortunately, not have a presence at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show."
Event director Chris O'Hara of Reed Exhibitions did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
The nine-day show is scheduled to open Feb. 2 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Word of the event organizer's action drew numerous calls for a boycott from gun enthusiasts on the show's Facebook page and accusations that Reed wasn't standing up for their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The National Rifle Association issued a statement calling upon Reed Exhibitions to reconsider, saying their future participation in the show would be determined by the response. The NRA also urged members to follow the organization's lead by "voicing their displeasure."
Several other companies earlier announced their intention to withdraw from the show. The (Lancaster) Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era said Kinsey's Outdoors of Mount Joy, Lancaster Archery Supply and Trop Gun Shop of Elizabethtown had said they do not intend to participate.
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb., currently has 40 outdoor gear and sporting goods stores across the United States and Canada.
By <span style="font-weight: bold">RON TODT</span>
Associated Press
January 19, 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hunting and fishing retailer Cabela's Inc. will not participate in what has been billed as Pennsylvania's largest outdoor sports show next month following the decision to ban the display and sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Event organizer Reed Exhibitions imposed the ban at the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show following the deadly Connecticut elementary school shooting that has prompted the ongoing gun control debate in Washington.
The event's website says officials "strongly support the 2nd Amendment" but decided negative attention on such weapons "would distract from the strong focus on hunting and fishing at this family-oriented event and possibly disrupt the broader positive experience of our guests."
Cabela's said on its Facebook page on Saturday that after carefully considering their business practices "and the feelings of our customers, Cabela's will, unfortunately, not have a presence at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show."
Event director Chris O'Hara of Reed Exhibitions did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
The nine-day show is scheduled to open Feb. 2 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Word of the event organizer's action drew numerous calls for a boycott from gun enthusiasts on the show's Facebook page and accusations that Reed wasn't standing up for their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The National Rifle Association issued a statement calling upon Reed Exhibitions to reconsider, saying their future participation in the show would be determined by the response. The NRA also urged members to follow the organization's lead by "voicing their displeasure."
Several other companies earlier announced their intention to withdraw from the show. The (Lancaster) Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era said Kinsey's Outdoors of Mount Joy, Lancaster Archery Supply and Trop Gun Shop of Elizabethtown had said they do not intend to participate.
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb., currently has 40 outdoor gear and sporting goods stores across the United States and Canada.
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Kudos to Cabela's for taking a stand...
I'm glad Cabelas is doing this.
I will be visiting Cabela's in Hamburg sometime during that other event....
There have been too many people at the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show in the past anyway, in my opinion. Now maybe there will be more room for the important exibitors at the show, like Weaver's Clothing Store from Fivepointville.
Yeayeah! Cabelas still a good guy!Bearcreek said:Kudos to Cabela's for taking a stand...
What do the ammo shelves look like at Hamburg, are there any bullets left like in .308........30-30.....38Spec.. hate to ride up and ammo be gone....
Lot of interesting reading up on the General Hunting forum. A growing list of vendors and spokesmen and women pulling out of the show, last count was over 60 and growing.
I called a buddy this afternoon and he said let me call you back I am in Cabela's , he said the ammo cupboard was bare.....got my question answered
I hear Lancaster archery is also pulling out!!!
RonM I heard a a rumor that Cabelas will be building a store in DE, have you heard anything?
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