Yeti cuts ties with NRA

[ColoWyo]

Yeti has a response on their Facebook page. Not sure this went down quite like the NRA’s claims.

[Bailey Guns]

I got this in response to an email I sent to them:

We're writing in response to your recent email inquiry.

A few weeks ago, YETI notified the NRA Foundation, as well as a number of other organizations, that we were eliminating a group of outdated discounting programs. When we notified the NRA Foundation and the other organizations of this change, YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program broadly available to consumers and organizations, including the NRA Foundation. These facts directly contradict the inaccurate statement the NRA-ILA distributed on April 20.

Further, the NRA-ILA stated in that same public communication that "[YETI has] declined to continue helping America's young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities." Nothing is further from the truth. YETI was founded more than 10 years ago with a passion for the outdoors, and over the course of our history we have actively and enthusiastically supported hunters, anglers and the broader outdoor community. We have been devoted to and will continue to directly support causes tied to our passion for the outdoors, including by working with many organizations that promote conservation and management of wildlife resources and habitat restoration. From our website to our film footage and from our social media posts to our ambassadors, YETI has always prominently featured hunters pursuing their passions. Moreover, YETI is unwavering in our belief in and commitment to the Constitution of the United States and its Second Amendment.

Thanks for reaching out to YETI.

Now I'm curious about what is really the truth. With all the SJW bullshit that's so in vogue right now, I can't help but think there's some of that in Yeti's decision but that's just speculation on my part.

[crays]

Carefully crafted blanket response.

I've already seen it posted elsewhere, but was waiting to see if anyone here received it. Read through it a couple of times, and see if you feel they are really saying anything of specific substance.
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Is NRA over stating what happened, to garner more "boycott" support? Maybe. Is NRA butt hurt that yeti was trying to restructure merch discount/partnership/association deals less in NRA's favor? Maybe.
Is Yeti covering their ass here to maintain a portion of potentially lost market share? Likely. Are they potentially casting the NRA in a bad light to do so, which could work for them, and the rest of the sjw machination in doing so. Could be.
Yeti saves some market share, gains some market share, and makes the NRA look like lying whiny bitches (while, ironically, leaving the table open to future re-negotiated merch agreements with them)?
My opinion is that you could bet your ass on it.


I now have a headache from my foil being too tight...

[beast556]

Figured I would post this. This is the reply I recived back from yeti

We're writing in response to your recent email inquiry.

A few weeks ago, YETI notified the NRA Foundation, as well as a number of other organizations, that we were eliminating a group of outdated discounting programs. When we notified the NRA Foundation and the other organizations of this change, YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program broadly available to consumers and organizations, including the NRA Foundation. These facts directly contradict the inaccurate statement the NRA-ILA distributed on April 20.

Further, the NRA-ILA stated in that same public communication that "[YETI has] declined to continue helping America's young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities." Nothing is further from the truth. YETI was founded more than 10 years ago with a passion for the outdoors, and over the course of our history we have actively and enthusiastically supported hunters, anglers and the broader outdoor community. We have been devoted to and will continue to directly support causes tied to our passion for the outdoors, including by working with many organizations that promote conservation and management of wildlife resources and habitat restoration. From our website to our film footage and from our social media posts to our ambassadors, YETI has always prominently featured hunters pursuing their passions. Moreover, YETI is unwavering in our belief in and commitment to the Constitution of the United States and its Second Amendment.

Thanks for reaching out to YETI.

[Bailey Guns]

I'm still not gonna run out and buy anything Yeti.

[beast556]

Looks like I should of looked at the last few posts.

[BushMasterBoy]

I saw them load a Yeti on Air Force One... I can't let this thread die!

[crays]

I saw them load a Yeti on Air Force One... I can't let this thread die!

That was just Michelle Obama.

Sent from somewhere...

[buffalobo]

Wasn't going to buy one before hubbub, not going to buy one after.

[buffalobo]

That was just Michelle Obama.

Sent from somewhere...

10 ring, well played. Nice shot.