Years ago I attended the ESOS show hoping I would see modern and vintage guns displayed. To my disappointment, there were very few displays of this type. Considering the cost to get in plus parking, and the fact that I'm not a hunter and just do a little fishing, it just didn't interest me in attending anymore.

I feel the boycott was needed to send a message to the gun banners and those who jump on the politically correct bandwagon. Deciding to boycott the show was a big financial decision by those vendors who come from all over the country to attend this show. A good percentage of their income comes from bookings made at this show. When you take into consideration this fact plus the economic impact to the local economy, it's a big loss for Central Pa., the state, and the city of Harrisburg.

one small victory, that will be misinterpreted by the Media

Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson also released the following statement on the cancellation of the show:

"It is unfortunate that Reed Exhibitions of Norwalk, CT has made the business decision to postpone the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show scheduled for the City of Harrisburg in February.

It is also unfortunate that legal gun owners and the many families who have enjoyed a long tradition of hunting in the beautiful rural environment around the region will be deprived of this major event because of a controversy caused by firearms manufacturers who profit from the sale of weapons designed for the mass killing of human beings.

Many regional arms and outdoor vendors and related services have been hurt by the postponement as well. This kind of conflict within the firearms community is the result of years of polarization between the majority American sportsmen and hunters who exercise their constitutional right to bear arms and at the same time favor reasonable illegal gun controls, and a minority of NRA members who refuse to recognize the very real problem of illegal military style weaponry and the mass havoc such weapons facilitate

Mayor Thompson, what a joke of a mayor she is. The city is just about bankrupt and she say's everything is going well:cuss:

Can you tell what her political party is? I won't comment about about what I really think.:nono:

Chuck, calling her and her administration a joke is being kind.

http://www.witf.org/state-house-soun...s-protests.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIScsreK79E

It's a shame the effect of cancelling will have on the local economy but actions have consequences. We seem to have forgotten that lesson some time ago.

Cheers
Marcus

how many working outfitters will have a tough year ahead due to their rightfull choice to stand up for our rights.

this just the beginning

NY's Sheriff's assoc. just released a letter to the govenor stating although they support the mental health provisions and stiffer penalties for breaking exisiting laws. The rest of the NY bill is bad law poorly made and added they will not participate in confiscation and will as sworn to - support the constitution.

Jent, according to wikipedia the PA Farm Show building is owned by the PA Dept. of Agriculture.