Carlos Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Here is a link to an MSNBC.com story about the resignation of the recently elected chairman of the board of S&W's parent corporation: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4385728/ Looks like he failed to reveal convictions from 30 years ago; appears small until its revelaed they were for armed robbery. Ooops. When they were owned by British subjects (remember, those Brits are not citizens with rights but rather "subjects" who are "subject" to the whim of the crown) I was quite angry with the deal they penned with Rodam-Clinton, et al. I was optimistic that maybe S&W had turned a new leaf with new ownership; I own a 625, a 686 and a 340PD and they are good quality guns. Now it looks like more trouble for this poor old company. Sad state of affairs really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just Armed Robbery? That could happen to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Just Armed Robbery? That could happen to anyone. Yeah, like when the Sherrif, armed with a gun, comes to your house and wants you should pay your protec, uh, taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWK Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 It is embarrasing but I don't think it will harm S&W. The guy screwed up , paid his bill and built a new life. I call that admirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral404 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I read some details of this guy's story. It sounded like he not only turned his life around but tried to help others do the same. I as also understand it, he never tried to hide his past. Too bad it was bad publicity for S&W, and the fact the guy got hammered by some self-rightous folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 It is embarrasing but I don't think it will harm S&W.The guy screwed up , paid his bill and built a new life. I call that admirable. The marketing department could actually turn it into a plus: I see a commercial with a guy in a ski mask menacing a 7-11 clerk, then the mask is pulled off and a smiling CEO starts explaining how his SW revolver never let him down back when he used it to make a living. Could work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I see a commercial with a guy in a ski mask menacing a 7-11 clerk, then the mask is pulled off and a smiling CEO starts explaining how his SW revolver never let him down back when he used it to make a living. Speaking of which, has anyone ever seen a television commerical for S&W, or Glock, or SA or any of the other major gun manufacturers? The only TV commercial for a gun manufacturer I've seen was for Thompson Center on American Shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyrlik Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 That is because handgun sales are always brisk. They keep the stores in business. They don't need to spend big bucks on primetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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