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Tinman507
01-10-2013, 01:35 PM
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January 10th, 2013 · Posted by Jacqueline J. (http://www.greatsataninc.com/author/jacqueline-j/) · No Comments (http://www.greatsataninc.com/a-warning-for-all-shot-show-attendees-and-exhibitors/10/#comments) · News (http://www.greatsataninc.com/category/news/), Shooting (http://www.greatsataninc.com/category/shooting/), SHOT Show (http://www.greatsataninc.com/category/shot-show/)


I just received some disturbing news about this year’s SHOT Show from a well respected member of the firearms industry. The mainstream media will be at the 2013 SHOT Show (http://www.shotshow.org) in force with the express purpose of furthering their anti-gun agenda. There will be a tremendous amount of hostile media at SHOT Show this year. Major “news” outlets, including CNN and NPR have been contacting exhibitors to secure interviews, and you’d better believe that they are not going to be there to get the scoop on the latest muzzle brake or concealed carry purse. Their only purpose will be to humiliate and shame those of us in the firearms community and they will be working very hard to coax us in to speaking to them so they can use our words against us.
Here’s the best advice I’ve heard to counter this unwelcome infiltration: DON’T SPEAK TO THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AT SHOT SHOW. My friend in the industry made some suggestions that I’d like to pass on – Be polite, and rather than say “no comment”, just tell them that you are busy and can’t talk right now. Do not forget that these people are not reasonable people and do not want a discussion. Please realize that despite your best efforts, there is no answer or statement you can give that can’t and won’t be used against all of us.
Those of us that will be at SHOT Show legitimately will be there to learn, make and renew connections and do business. The anti-gun media will be there to confirm their preconceived notion that none of us are rational human beings.
If you know anyone that will be going to SHOT Show next week, please let them know about this unsettling development. And remember that the best (and likely only) way to mitigate the damage the anti-gun media plans to inflict upon the firearms community is to ignore them.

ripley16
01-10-2013, 02:31 PM
Just have a prepared statement ready. For example;

"I'll speak to you, but only after V.P. Biden sobers up and can participate in an intelligent conversation."

Or;

"Guns?? What guns??"

My favorite;

"Talk to the hand... and get the quotes right... you hear me?"

The easy to remember fallback;

"What is the caliber of harsh words that the Secret Service carry when protecting the President?"

Bawanna
01-10-2013, 03:12 PM
Wish I could be there. I hoped to go this year, didn't realize it was already here. Lot of folks I'd like to meet in person.
Maybe next year. (I hope).

OldLincoln
01-10-2013, 07:56 PM
How a card expressing you will grant them a 3 minute interview for $500,000 paid in cash prior to the interview and will not sign any contract or statement they offer.

JohnR
01-10-2013, 09:10 PM
What's new about this? Other than finally recognizing the fact.