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https://www.standard.co.uk/business/...-a3707436.html
Sniper’s Hide took the time on Friday to reach out to Tom Irwin of Accuracy International Regarding the Article in “The Evening Standard”. Tom called me that evening from a Hockey Game to set the record straight for everyone.
Within the Accuracy International Financial Disclosure were comments regarding the US election. How the election of Trump was seen as a positive for Accuracy International and the fact there was always a risk, had she been elected Hillary could have harmed the business. The quote from Tom was included
"There was always a risk that she would… ban gun imports"
The document is public and a reporter on seeing the comments regarding the US election contacted AI to say he was writing an article about it. Everything Trump is news and the fact AI mentioned support for his election makes it news.
Prior to publication, Tom spoke to the reporter and the question of Bump stocks came up. This is the majority of the article and delivered two quotes from Tom.
"Ridiculous"
"Personally, I don’t think so. I cant see the benefit."
Clearly, these were taken out of context and help create the headline that the "US needs greater gun controls, says rifle boss".
Meanwhile, gun control was never mentioned, nor was the topic. These two comments were about bump stocks. Not semi-auto rifles, or anything else, bump stocks.
Clearly out of context, clearly meant to incite a reaction among their US market. Remember, the reporter had access to their financial documents, hurting their US sales could hurt a company that showed growth. Because they supported the outcome of the election you get a political hit job.
Tom explained Accuracy International and Tom Irwin are not calling for more gun control in the US. And does agree with the way the article frames any of Tom's statements. The conversation was reduced to three quotes:
"Ridiculous"
"Personally, I don’t think so. I cant see the benefit."
"There was always a risk that she would… ban gun imports"
With the last one about Hillary. So really you have one word and a sentence, out of a much longer discussion.
Take it from the source, Tom has spoken to me directly and can tell you this is the true definition of fake news dressed in click bait.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/...-a3707436.html
Sniper’s Hide took the time on Friday to reach out to Tom Irwin of Accuracy International Regarding the Article in “The Evening Standard”. Tom called me that evening from a Hockey Game to set the record straight for everyone.
Within the Accuracy International Financial Disclosure were comments regarding the US election. How the election of Trump was seen as a positive for Accuracy International and the fact there was always a risk, had she been elected Hillary could have harmed the business. The quote from Tom was included
"There was always a risk that she would… ban gun imports"
The document is public and a reporter on seeing the comments regarding the US election contacted AI to say he was writing an article about it. Everything Trump is news and the fact AI mentioned support for his election makes it news.
Prior to publication, Tom spoke to the reporter and the question of Bump stocks came up. This is the majority of the article and delivered two quotes from Tom.
"Ridiculous"
"Personally, I don’t think so. I cant see the benefit."
Clearly, these were taken out of context and help create the headline that the "US needs greater gun controls, says rifle boss".
Meanwhile, gun control was never mentioned, nor was the topic. These two comments were about bump stocks. Not semi-auto rifles, or anything else, bump stocks.
Clearly out of context, clearly meant to incite a reaction among their US market. Remember, the reporter had access to their financial documents, hurting their US sales could hurt a company that showed growth. Because they supported the outcome of the election you get a political hit job.
Tom explained Accuracy International and Tom Irwin are not calling for more gun control in the US. And does agree with the way the article frames any of Tom's statements. The conversation was reduced to three quotes:
"Ridiculous"
"Personally, I don’t think so. I cant see the benefit."
"There was always a risk that she would… ban gun imports"
With the last one about Hillary. So really you have one word and a sentence, out of a much longer discussion.
Take it from the source, Tom has spoken to me directly and can tell you this is the true definition of fake news dressed in click bait.
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