Me and the Media

ajphusker1 · October 30th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Hi,I am A John Peters from Home BackUp Protection, makers of The-BackUp shotgun rack. We sent out a press release a few days ago about the recent home invasions. Since then I have been skewered by the press and have been getting a lot of hate mail.

The point we were trying to make was that people need adequate home protection. I have been personally attacked as:
a gun nut
a self serving grease ball trying to make a quick buck
a militant radical
a (edited out) crazy American
and more.

One newspaper said the A in my name stood for (edited out by QKShooter)
I do not feel we sensationalized the recent sad killing any more than TV and radio including MSNBC, CNN the Chicago Tribune and LA Times. What if "the Joe the Plumber" type of person was killed in a home invasion? Would there be lines of newscasters around his house?

The point we were trying to make, and may have failed, was that it is important to protect yourself and have some form of home protection. I feel the media is personally attacking me and avoiding discussing our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms. By attacking me, they do not have to discuss the real issues.

Thanks for letting get this off of my chest.

John

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havegunjoe · October 30th, 2008, 04:57 PM

If a newspaper actually said that about your name I think you may have a lawsuit against them, or was this just comments made in their "Opinion" section by citizens?

broknindarkagain · October 30th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Ah the wonderful media. They will say anything and twist anything around to boost their ratings.

pete156 · October 30th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Just for reference, here is what got the company all the bad press:

Quote:

Text of press release: Could a bedside shotgun rack have saved jennifer hudson's family from tragic death?

Chicago, IL (MMD Newswire) October 28, 2008 -- Tragedy strikes in a Chicago home leaving 3 people dead and an Oscar winner forced to identify the bodies of her family.

Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were gunned down in their home Friday. Could an invaluable device have saved their lives? It's called The BackUp and it is a bedside shotgun rack.

Everyday, there are over 8,000 home invasions in America, many resulting in assault, rape, and murder. That's according to a report by the US Department of Justice.

Whether it is someone known or a stranger entering the home, too many people in this country are paying with their lives during these home invasions. The Hudson family is just one of far too many Americans gunned down in their own home.

What can be done? Law enforcement and the government aren't solving the problem. So law-abiding citizens are now forced to take their safety, security, and life into their own hands.

Shotguns are often weapons of choice at home because of their deterrent effect on assailants, their close-range stopping power, their affordability and their reduced risk of injury to innocent others from stray shot. But the problem is storing them in a place where you don't have to turn your back on your assailant. Propped in the corner or under the bed takes valuable time to get to, and could cost you your life.

But now there is a solution. The BackUp makes them easily accessible during a time of need. Racked between the mattresses, The BackUp offers immediate access to the homeowner's shotgun: in the hands, cocked and ready to defend in 2 seconds.

Home Security Expert Howard Pitts says, "A shotgun provides the most effective protection against home invasion. And The BackUp is a much safer and secure solution than having a shotgun in the corner or under the bed."

The BackUp is made in America and the adjustable 2-foot by 2-foot rack assembles in minutes.

I will (reluctantly) have to agree with the press on this one. That was a baaaaaaad and insensitive move to use the story in a promotional press release. I see that you probably didn't mean anything by it, but it was just not the smartest thing. Did your PR department really approve or come up with that?

wizardofgore · October 30th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I like it, if I had a bed that it would work with I would get one, but I got a water bed and it would not mount right.

ralphb72 · October 30th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I have a shotgun and a pistol next to me at night, well two pistols really but one of them is the wife's. I guess I am a paranoid gun nut a** crazy american too.

Welcome to the forum, and what does the A in your name really stand for? (just kidding)

ajphusker1 · October 30th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havegunjoe

If a newspaper actually said that about your name I think you may have a lawsuit against them, or was this just comments made in their "Opinion" section by citizens?

I do not know if they had it in their hard copy. It is on their blogs.

See
Jennifer Hudson: Sensitive Company Exploits Jennifer Hudson's Tragedy in 24 Hours Flat

also see how my critics "are so sensitive"
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,2178927.story

Why the BackUp Shotgun Rack Company Deserve All the Bad PR They Can Get Press Release PR

Gun Toting D-Bag Exploits Hudson Murders for $ - TMZ.com

I cannot find the Tribune quote nominating me for the worst person of the week.

ajphusker1 · October 30th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphb72

I have a shotgun and a pistol next to me at night, well two pistols really but one of them is the wife's. I guess I am a paranoid gun nut a** crazy american too.

Welcome to the forum, and what does the A in your name really stand for? (just kidding)

Think of a chipmunk

pete156 · October 30th, 2008, 05:41 PM

I just read ajphusker1's previous posts and I'm not seeing a very honest person/company.

He posted that "okay, I bought one" and had just "received it". If you are connected to the company, maybe owner/president, then those posts were crap and you were making it sound like you were just another average joe reviewing the product.

I know that other companies pay people to write online reviews and such, but this is disappointing and dishonest. Unless, by some unbelievable remote chance, he bought into the company after his posts, which I doubt.

sniper58 · October 30th, 2008, 05:51 PM

The response from the media is typical. Don't address the message - discredit and attack the messenger. As for the OP's authenticity or credentials, that's not my place to judge. He appears to be another new member and, as such, should be welcomed. If he violates any of the Forum's rules, then he faces the consequences, just like the rest of us.

Welcome AJP from Colorado!

October 30th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
ajphusker1 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 30	Me and the Media Hi,I am A John Peters from Home BackUp Protection, makers of The-BackUp shotgun rack. We sent out a press release a few days ago about the recent home invasions. Since then I have been skewered by the press and have been getting a lot of hate mail. The point we were trying to make was that people need adequate home protection. I have been personally attacked as: a gun nut a self serving grease ball trying to make a quick buck a militant radical a (edited out) crazy American and more. One newspaper said the A in my name stood for (edited out by QKShooter) I do not feel we sensationalized the recent sad killing any more than TV and radio including MSNBC, CNN the Chicago Tribune and LA Times. What if "the Joe the Plumber" type of person was killed in a home invasion? Would there be lines of newscasters around his house? The point we were trying to make, and may have failed, was that it is important to protect yourself and have some form of home protection. I feel the media is personally attacking me and avoiding discussing our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms. By attacking me, they do not have to discuss the real issues. Thanks for letting get this off of my chest. John ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forum Rule #4. As a family-friendly forum, we ask that you keep your language clean, exactly as we hope you would when addressing respected elders. Creative workarounds (the use of special characters to replace some letters) on language are not allowed. Violators of this rule will be warned once; those repeatedly breaking this rule will have their accounts permanently revoked. NOTE: Links to off site material will be held to our family-friendly standard, as well.

October 30th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#2
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October 30th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#3
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October 30th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#10
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,232	The response from the media is typical. Don't address the message - discredit and attack the messenger. As for the OP's authenticity or credentials, that's not my place to judge. He appears to be another new member and, as such, should be welcomed. If he violates any of the Forum's rules, then he faces the consequences, just like the rest of us. Welcome AJP from Colorado! __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

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October 30th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#5
wizardofgore Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 140	I like it, if I had a bed that it would work with I would get one, but I got a water bed and it would not mount right.

October 30th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#6
ralphb72 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	I have a shotgun and a pistol next to me at night, well two pistols really but one of them is the wife's. I guess I am a paranoid gun nut a** crazy american too. Welcome to the forum, and what does the A in your name really stand for? (just kidding)

October 30th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#9
pete156 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	I just read ajphusker1's previous posts and I'm not seeing a very honest person/company. He posted that "okay, I bought one" and had just "received it". If you are connected to the company, maybe owner/president, then those posts were crap and you were making it sound like you were just another average joe reviewing the product. I know that other companies pay people to write online reviews and such, but this is disappointing and dishonest. Unless, by some unbelievable remote chance, he bought into the company after his posts, which I doubt.