A Sense of Doubt blog post #3108 - Selling Guns to Kids

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3108 - Selling Guns to Kids

Start them young, they say.

Too many guns.

Thanks for tuning in.

https://www.pinterest.com/joe_brrws/vintage-gun-ads/

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https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/01/the-gun-industry-wants-to-sell-your-kid-an-ar-15-the-new-york-times-investigates.html

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

“Papa Says It’s Safe”: 20 Astounding Gun Ads

The firearms industry sure knows how to tempt its audience.

Advertisements for guns have long been used to stoke fear, offer a little testosterone boost, or give the potential owners—particularly the core target audience of young men—a taste of the good life as a cowboy, cop, soldier, or videogame combatant. Here are some samples through the years beginning with Bushmaster, manufacturer of the rifle allegedly used in the Newtown school shooting. 

Bushmaster rifle ad in, where else, Maxim. Bushmaster

 

It’s all about progress. Bushmaster

 

Start ’em young. Mattel

 

Sig Sauer

 

How many people buying a Sig would be stoked to win a Smart Car?

 

 

Subtle. Remington

 

Remington

 

Daniel Defense

 

Yes, there is a gun-maker called Savage Arms, and this is its logo. Savage Arms

 

Buy NOW, or else. USA Ammo

 

POF-USA

 

EAA Corp.

 

You’re welcome, ladies. Taurus

 

Your trusty revolver vs. the well-dressed criminal. Smith & Wesson

The “home protection” theme goes way back. Smith & Wesson

 

On the other hand, safety used to be more of a marketing pitch. Colt

 

The original Homer Simpson bowling ball gift. Colt

 

Remington

 

Start him right. Winchester

…okay, start ’em REALLY young. “Papa says it won’t hurt us.” Iver Johnson

 

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