Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show postponed

[ctwny1]

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.

This is part of the statement was released on the website for the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show:


"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."

[CB on the run]

  I sent them an email, including a little history on the Armalite rifle, some suggestions for the future and a demand for a public apology.  They did send me a refund for a closed date several years ago due to a snow storm.  We'll see if they respond this time.