Cabela's Shooting catalog

Gil Martin · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject: Cabela's Shooting catalog

Folks,
This may seem to be a minor issue, but see my concerns noted below. We need to be very aware of our image and how it may influence the non-shooting public. All the best...
Gil

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Dear Sir or Madam: I just received your 2008 Cabela's Shooting and Reloading ...

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Response (Betty N.) 06/28/2008 01:19 PM
Dear Gil;

Thank you for contacting us. I will be happy to pass your comments to the catalog department. I am sorry that you feel it is inappropriate.

If there is anything further we can help with, please feel free to contact us.

Have a good day!

Sincerely,
Betty
Customer (Gil Martin) 06/28/2008 11:59 AM
Dear Sir or Madam:
I just received your 2008 Cabela's Shooting and Reloading catalog in the mail. On the cover is what appears to be a shot up tin can sitting on a stump or fencepost WITHOUT A SAFE BACKSTOP. I like Cabela's and shop at your store often. However, I suggest you rethink the picture of the shot up tin can without a safe backstop. I am a hunter safety instructor and the depiction referenced above is unsafe and unacceptable.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Gil Martin
Schnecksville, PA gilmartin_18078#yahoo.com

Joe Boleo · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Cabela's Shooting catalog

Gil,
You make an excellent point and that shows how little some marketing people know about safe shooting practices. Glad you keep them on their toes. Take care...
Joe

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Cabela's Shooting catalog

Go get'em Gil....

tracker · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Cabela's Shooting catalog

Gil, good point and good work.