Gerber canned Zumbo as well
I had emailed Gerber, I will have that at the bottom of this thread in red, below is the response, I'm guessing hundreds of us sent similiar emails, just like with remington and the others, Gerber has now fired Zumbo.
For Immediate Release Contact: Jason Kintzler
Phone: 307.857.4700
JKintzler@GerberGear.com
Gerber Cuts Ties with Jim Zumbo
Portland, OR, February 21, 2007: Gerber Legendary Blades reacted to Jim
Zumbo's recent public statements moving to sever all sponsorship ties with
the long-time outdoor writer and hunter, effective immediately.
"After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the decision to
discontinue our relationship with Jim Zumbo," said Brendon Weaver, Director
of Brand Management at Gerber. "At Gerber, we value the hunting heritage
and cherish our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."
While we respect the opinions of sponsored professionals, customers and
end users of our products, Mr. Zumbo's recent statements are not consistent
with Gerber's culture and ideals as advocates of the hunting industry.
For more information please email Jason Kintzler at
JKintzler@GerberGear.com
# # # #
To whom it may concern:
I wanted to let someone at Gerber know that it is to my great disappointment to notify you that I will no longer be a Gerber customer. Gerber has chosen to support Jim Zumbo and his recent inflammatory comments toward other outdoor sportsmen. Gerber has been a long time supporter of Mr. Zumbo as were many outdoor enthusiasts. Gerbers' decision to continue to support him leaves outdoorsmen with integrity no choice but to look elsewhere in the future for our needs. My decision to leave Gerber is going to be particularly costly as I am a military survival instructor and I currently use the Gerber LMF II and I have highly recommended this knife to my students for several years along with the Silver Trident, and the Gator line. I encourage Gerber to side with your outdoor enthusiast customers. Although your senior communications manager Jason Kitzenger believes that you can live on both sides of the fence, your customers will show you that you cannot.
My next step is to dust off my old Ka-Bar.
Respectfully,
Dave Wilson
For Immediate Release Contact: Jason Kintzler
Phone: 307.857.4700
JKintzler@GerberGear.com
Gerber Cuts Ties with Jim Zumbo
Portland, OR, February 21, 2007: Gerber Legendary Blades reacted to Jim
Zumbo's recent public statements moving to sever all sponsorship ties with
the long-time outdoor writer and hunter, effective immediately.
"After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the decision to
discontinue our relationship with Jim Zumbo," said Brendon Weaver, Director
of Brand Management at Gerber. "At Gerber, we value the hunting heritage
and cherish our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."
While we respect the opinions of sponsored professionals, customers and
end users of our products, Mr. Zumbo's recent statements are not consistent
with Gerber's culture and ideals as advocates of the hunting industry.
For more information please email Jason Kintzler at
JKintzler@GerberGear.com
# # # #
To whom it may concern:
I wanted to let someone at Gerber know that it is to my great disappointment to notify you that I will no longer be a Gerber customer. Gerber has chosen to support Jim Zumbo and his recent inflammatory comments toward other outdoor sportsmen. Gerber has been a long time supporter of Mr. Zumbo as were many outdoor enthusiasts. Gerbers' decision to continue to support him leaves outdoorsmen with integrity no choice but to look elsewhere in the future for our needs. My decision to leave Gerber is going to be particularly costly as I am a military survival instructor and I currently use the Gerber LMF II and I have highly recommended this knife to my students for several years along with the Silver Trident, and the Gator line. I encourage Gerber to side with your outdoor enthusiast customers. Although your senior communications manager Jason Kitzenger believes that you can live on both sides of the fence, your customers will show you that you cannot.
My next step is to dust off my old Ka-Bar.
Respectfully,
Dave Wilson
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Good for you Dave. 0 -
What did Zumbo say 0 -
Good for Gerber.
NRA dumped Zumbo, too.
See my post under "NRA and Zombo" for the email I received today from NRA.0 -
OH OH OH.........The knife company! I was wondering WTH that guy was doing pimping baby food![:o)] 0
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