NRA Declares War on Yeti Coolers

[Cyi]

Oh sure, this is bad but somehow when a group of people riot and destroy "public" property they are somehow just expressing themselves. Sure, these gun owners are destroying property they already own and will not directly take money from Yeti, but it does cause a public relations issue for the company and it will spread. This, will no doubt cause harm to Yeti's bottom line in the long run. This is nothing more then people taking a stand for something they believe in. Sure its not as sexy to the "left" as say taking a stand for legalized abortion, illegal immigration or nationalized healthcare but it still is a stand nonetheless.

In my experience, most gun owners are reasonably successful, fiscally responsible and crime free, thus destroying one of these coolers really isn't that big of a deal to them, otherwise they never would have spent the money in the first place.

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Because "I want to shoot whatever I feel like" isn't a responsible use for a weapon. I will give them credit for using it in a safe area, but it's the idea of using a weapon in this manner that irks some of us. By all means protest, just do it peacefully instead of shooting objects that make you mad.

Why does it "irk" you? They are doing everything legally, at least as far as we can speculate here, they are not endangering anything/anyone, again as far as we can assume. Besides, who cares if it "irks" you, late term abortions "irk" me and there isn't anything I can do about it because it is a right, just like its a right to own and shoot a firearm.

[Milchshake]

There is no reason to doubt the NRA. They've been nothing more than a gun lobbying group since the Revolt at Cincinnati in 1977 (seriously, look it up).

When you understand that they are just a gun lobbying group, every action they've taken for the past 40 years makes perfect sense. Every argument they put out makes sense when you understand their job is to protect the product.

Heck, much of their language and arguments match what the Tobacco Institute used to argument before the truth finally became clear to the majority.

Ya I've linked that before, The Revolt at the NRA Convention in Cincinnati. When the wingnuts shouted out all of the restrained members of the NRA and consolidated control of the leadership.

Though the trend started before then, when Harlon Carter took over the NRA. He was an outright ethno-nationalists that bragged about shooting a young brown boy as a teen in 1930's Texas.

[Blamblam41]

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This is getting ridiculous.. Yeti never stopped supporting the second amendment - People are stupid AF

Well, it's because the NRA doesn't actually support the second amendment either.

The NRA doesn't believe in regulation of firearms, which the second amendment in every interpretation of the law gives clear and fair power to the state to regulate firearms within the very text: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State" literally means a militia must be regulated and raised for the security of the state, but "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." states "the people" in the context of regulated militia operated by the people in service of the security to the state shall not have their rights to bear arms infringed.

The NRA doesn't believe in the context of a well regulated militia operated by the people in the service of security of the state. They believe in individual, personal rights to unlimited access to firearms of any and all scope, which is a bold faced ridiculous interpretation of the second amendment.

[Ealyssa]

Average murican gun owners sadly.

And I shot gun and rifle regulary, just to make things clear.

[Cyi]

There is no reason to doubt the NRA. They've been nothing more than a gun lobbying group since the Revolt at Cincinnati in 1977 (seriously, look it up).

When you understand that they are just a gun lobbying group, every action they've taken for the past 40 years makes perfect sense. Every argument they put out makes sense when you understand their job is to protect the product.

Heck, much of their language and arguments match what the Tobacco Institute used to argument before the truth finally became clear to the majority.

So you are comparing constitutional gun ownership with a product that was deliberately developed to cause people addiction that also came with a nasty risk of cancer? I fail to see the similarities. In terms of them being a lobby, well no duh, I am surprised anyone didn't know that to be honest. Their number one goal is to protect the 2nd amendment and the rights of gun owners.

[Penguirrel]

And that's the gist of my argument. I have no problem with them shooting a deer with a hunting rifle or shooting in self defense. That is what those weapons are meant to be used for. What I have a problem with is using them to shoot objects as a means of protest.

And to be honest, it seems more like a form of retaliation than protest. "BANG! BANG! That's what I think of Yeti." So what I'm getting from that is you want to shoot them?

I guess you need another word for responsible. They are responsible for the use of their weapons and from what it seems are safely operating their weapons. You seem perturbed by the "unusual" nature of a target that isn't alive or made of paper. Let me tell you, people will use makeshift targets out of anything; bottles, cans, coolers (apparently), plywood, old cars, boxes, crates, etc. etc.

[Blamblam41]

So you are comparing constitutional gun ownership with a product that was deliberately developed to cause people addiction that also came with a nasty risk of cancer? I fail to see the similarities. In terms of them being a lobby, well no duh, I am surprised anyone didn't know that to be honest. Their number one goal is to protect the 2nd amendment and the rights of gun owners.

The 2nd amendment does not secure individual or personal right to gun ownership. You fail at interpreting constitutional amendments.

[Wyrt]

Nothing says "responsible gun owner" like getting unreasonably angry and shooting things.

[Dirdie]

maybe they will come down in price and i can pick up another one in time for boating season.

[Cyi]

Well, it's because the NRA doesn't actually support the second amendment either.

The NRA doesn't believe in regulation of firearms, which the second amendment in every interpretation of the law gives clear and fair power to the state to regulate firearms within the very text: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State" literally means a militia must be regulated and raised for the security of the state, but "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." states "the people" in the context of regulated militia operated by the people in service of the security to the state shall not have their rights to bear arms infringed.

The NRA doesn't believe in the context of a well regulated militia operated by the people in the service of security of the state. They believe in individual, personal rights to unlimited access to firearms of any and all scope, which is a bold faced ridiculous interpretation of the second amendment.

Yeah, except for one problem. As of now, the Supreme court disagrees with you. I am going to take their word rather than yours.

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The 2nd amendment does not secure individual or personal right to gun ownership. You fail at interpreting constitutional amendments.

Hmmmm, then why does the Supreme Court, as recent as 2016 disagree with you? That right is expressly given to us. Perhaps you need to read up some more.

[Tech Priest Bojangles]

Way to piss off your main demographic.
RIP Yeti.

[Cyi]

Nothing says "responsible gun owner" like getting unreasonably angry and shooting things.

Nothing says "responsible adult" like having unprotected sex and killing an unborn child, yet it is a completely legal right, just as getting upset with a company and demonstrating your displeasure by shooting its products. This is a marketing and awareness video, nothing more. Look, its got the word spreading on this website of all places so it is working as intended.

[pathora44]

So you are comparing constitutional gun ownership with a product that was deliberately developed to cause people addiction that also came with a nasty risk of cancer? I fail to see the similarities. In terms of them being a lobby, well no duh, I am surprised anyone didn't know that to be honest. Their number one goal is to protect the 2nd amendment and the rights of gun owners.

HAHAHAHA, no friend they don't care about you or any gun owner. They care about your wallet and it's ability to produce money in order to buy more guns and gun related products. If the gun companies they take orders from or they are making money from continued to make money then all the gun owners could drop dead and they wouldn't bat an eye. They peddle in fearmongering in order to get you gun owners in a huff over the "Democrats" coming to steal all your guns so you go out and spend all your money on more guns.

[Wyrt]

Nothing says "responsible adult" like having unprotected sex and killing an unborn child, yet it is a completely legal right, just as getting upset with a company and demonstrating your displeasure by shooting its products. This is a marketing and awareness video, nothing more. Look, its got the word spreading on this website of all places so it is working as intended.

Jesus fucking christ, I make 1 post in the thread and you already went full retard.

[GennGreymane]

Nothing says responsible gun owner like shooting a symbol of a group you disagree with.

Explains all the people I see using david hog pictures as target practice. "responsible gun owners"

[Cyi]

HAHAHAHA, no friend they don't care about you or any gun owner. They care about your wallet and it's ability to produce money in order to buy more guns and gun related products. If the gun companies they take orders from or they are making money from continued to make money then all the gun owners could drop dead and they wouldn't bat an eye. They peddle in fearmongering in order to get you gun owners in a huff over the "Democrats" coming to steal all your guns so you go out and spend all your money on more guns.

Did you ever stop to think that maybe, just maybe, your side of the isle has the same types of lobbyists working on the same things, just counterpoint or different agendas? I am well aware they want to get more guns sold and in doing so, they have to protect my rights to gun ownership. The fact that you cant see that is mind boggling. Just because they support manufactures doesn't mean that the end result isn't what I want.

[ro9ue]

I remember growing up when I used to hunt with my dad we had like a little NRA card. Never really cared about it or thought much of it. Who would've thought it would've turned into a gun cult.

[Stormdash]

Incidentally, it is not irresponsible gun ownership to fire your guns on your own private property as long as you have visibility and muzzle safety downrange. Even if it's to shoot newly woke cooler.

[Dug]

Yeti already got their moneys worth and then some over the years by selling all their over priced cups and coolers to fake country good ol boys so I doubt they're sweating it. 99% aren't going to destroy their custom camo yeti cups they spent a small fortune on anyways but keep making yourself look like fools NRA

[Penguirrel]

Yeti already got their moneys worth and then some over the years by selling all their over priced cups and coolers to fake country good ol boys so I doubt they're sweating it. 99% aren't going to destroy their custom camo yeti cups they spent a small fortune on anyways but keep making yourself look like fools NRA

But with the negative publicity this may bring, their future earnings potential is hurt. No matter how much they made in the past for their company to survive they still need to sell more coolers. If new purchases go to other cooler makers (like this one taking advantage of the situation) then this WILL hurt Yeti.