Posted: 12/20/2010 7:09:26 PM EDT
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Vegas. Jan 18-21. |
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I wish they would come back to Atlanta.... That shit will NEVER happen. Bill Campbell fucked that up back in '99. NEWTOWN, CT –– The National Shooting Sports Foundation has expressed surprise and disappointment at Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell's recent announcement that he will be filing a lawsuit against firearms manufacturers on behalf of the city of Atlanta.
"We have no details of the Mayor's planned lawsuit, but his comments suggest the suit will be similar to those filed by the cities of New Orleans and Chicago," said NSSF's President and CEO, Bob Delfay. "Each of those suits seeks damages from firearms manufacturers for the criminal use of a legitimate and legal product. Not surprisingly, we think it is illogical to sue a responsible manufacturer because a legitimate product made and marketed legally was used in the commission of a crime." "The Mayor's comments are particularly troublesome coming just a few weeks prior to the 1999 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT SHOW) at the Georgia World Congress Center," Delfay added. "While we will honor our contract with the Georgia World Congress Center and with our more than 1,400 exhibitors and hold our show in Atlanta as scheduled, Mayor Campbell has clearly made us feel less than welcome in his city." "We believe that the Mayor may not have a full understanding or a balanced view of our industry, the laws that regulate firearms sales and our strong ––and successful––emphasis on safety education. I welcome meeting with the Mayor while the Show is in Atlanta to personally discuss these issues with him," Delfay said. Dan Graveline, executive director of the Georgia World Congress Center, called the Mayor's announcement, "Unfortunate and ill-timed, at best." The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau was hoping to convince the SHOT SHOW to schedule three additional shows in Atlanta over the next decade. The SHOT SHOW is the 35th largest show in the nation and those three shows would have brought an estimated $150 million to the city, according to trade show experts. The National Shooting Sports Foundation is a non-profit industry trade group with nearly 1,500 members, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishers and sportsmen's groups. Thanks Bill. 
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Vegas. Jan 18-21.
Oh, wow. I might actually be in Vegas on Friday 21st with my dad for reasons unrelated to the Shot Show. How late does the Shot Show last on Friday? Is it open to the Public? X, I can help you get in if you are going to be out there...shoot me an IM/email |
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Vegas. Jan 18-21.
Oh, wow. I might actually be in Vegas on Friday 21st with my dad for reasons unrelated to the Shot Show. How late does the Shot Show last on Friday? Is it open to the Public? X, I can help you get in if you are going to be out there...shoot me an IM/email Very nice of you to offer. Thanks Rob! My travel plans are not finalized yet, but if my Vegas trip overlaps with the Shot Show I will definitely get in touch with you. I hope to know soon… maybe after the upcoming holidays. |
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I wish they would come back to Atlanta.... That shit will NEVER happen. Bill Campbell fucked that up back in '99. NEWTOWN, CT –– The National Shooting Sports Foundation has expressed surprise and disappointment at Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell's recent announcement that he will be filing a lawsuit against firearms manufacturers on behalf of the city of Atlanta.
"We have no details of the Mayor's planned lawsuit, but his comments suggest the suit will be similar to those filed by the cities of New Orleans and Chicago," said NSSF's President and CEO, Bob Delfay. "Each of those suits seeks damages from firearms manufacturers for the criminal use of a legitimate and legal product. Not surprisingly, we think it is illogical to sue a responsible manufacturer because a legitimate product made and marketed legally was used in the commission of a crime." "The Mayor's comments are particularly troublesome coming just a few weeks prior to the 1999 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT SHOW) at the Georgia World Congress Center," Delfay added. "While we will honor our contract with the Georgia World Congress Center and with our more than 1,400 exhibitors and hold our show in Atlanta as scheduled, Mayor Campbell has clearly made us feel less than welcome in his city." "We believe that the Mayor may not have a full understanding or a balanced view of our industry, the laws that regulate firearms sales and our strong ––and successful––emphasis on safety education. I welcome meeting with the Mayor while the Show is in Atlanta to personally discuss these issues with him," Delfay said. Dan Graveline, executive director of the Georgia World Congress Center, called the Mayor's announcement, "Unfortunate and ill-timed, at best." The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau was hoping to convince the SHOT SHOW to schedule three additional shows in Atlanta over the next decade. The SHOT SHOW is the 35th largest show in the nation and those three shows would have brought an estimated $150 million to the city, according to trade show experts. The National Shooting Sports Foundation is a non-profit industry trade group with nearly 1,500 members, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishers and sportsmen's groups. Thanks Bill. Bill might feel different about self protection after spending a couple of years in prison on tax evasion. Hopefully, Bubba pounded some sense into him. |
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