Shameless Self Promotion

**FortTom** · 31 January 2015, 09:42

Has anyone else been getting emails from vendors promoting "Sniper Approved" or similar words, to sell their products? I've gotten 3. I only buy from one of them, but not anymore.

I think it's shameless to ride on the back of the American Sniper movie to promote "sniper approved sunglasses", or whatever.
Sure, folks for years have been making money from toy's to you name it, from popular movies.

But I feel that these vendors are selling their "sniper approved" on the back of a dead hero. Chris Kyle may have been a hero overseas, and he did make it back to the U.S. after serving 4 tours, but he still died in the service of his country, doing what he did as a sniper, watching over and taking care of other vets.

Plus, tell me, what in the @*cK sniper "approved" their crap. Please don't ask for names, I don't want to get in a pissing war with vendors, because it would get nasty, but what will you think if you get emails hawking goods as "Sniper Approved"?

I know the one I actually purchased from has been deleted from my mail box, and their address marked as spam.

FT

**Ride4frnt** · 31 January 2015, 10:30

Well, if it's sniper approved sunglasses, based off the movie, then they are all wiley x (I know they don't market like this, I deal with their promotional materials daily) glasses. Comp can attest to the wiley x products, I wear them too.

But I agree it is a shitty move if company's are selling things based off the fact that "this popular person uses this product." What's worse is that's what sells though. Someone off the street would walk into a cabelas and snatch that up because it says that.

**MonkeyBomb** · 31 January 2015, 10:48

I got the same thing in my junk box this morning. I deleted it. I can't go back to see what company it was. I know its not from my usual pool of vendors though.

There is going to be a glut of "sniper" based marketing and products coming out after this. I'm sure Naval recruiting is getting a big push from this as well. The only bonus will be after the initial price hikes in a few years there might be some quality gear that is lightly used for sale at rock bottom prices.

**GOST** · 31 January 2015, 10:53

I use my work email sometimes and would rather not have companies sending emails titled "Sniper Approved".

**toolboxluis00200** · 31 January 2015, 10:59

i dont get shameless email like you guys do :)

**camomike** · 31 January 2015, 11:13

I have huge moral issues with that as well. I'd rather take word of mouth from casual users about products, than I would marketing BS. Is a trend that has extended to more than just marketing products. Also noticing the history channel is rehashing sniper programs as well. Everyone with a scope lately thinks they'll grow up to be Kyle. SMDH

**FortTom** · 31 January 2015, 11:23

Originally Posted by camomike

I have huge moral issues with that as well. I'd rather take word of mouth from casual users about products, than I would marketing BS. Is a trend that has extended to more than just marketing products. Also noticing the history channel is rehashing sniper programs as well. Everyone with a scope lately thinks they'll grow up to be Kyle. SMDH

I agree. If it was just a fictional movie, or they had kept the S.E.A.L's name secret and used a fictional character, I wouldn't think twice. Well, I would think "bullshit", but I think they (vendors) are covertly referring to Chris Kyle "endorsed" without actually having to say it, or at least his legacy to sell the same shit that wasn't "Sniper Approved" a month ago. Maybe the "coward" crowd will start selling size 72 pants and calling them "Michael Moore" approved?

**FortTom** · 31 January 2015, 13:06

Originally Posted by Ride4frnt

Well, if it's sniper approved sunglasses, based off the movie, then they are all wiley x (I know they don't market like this, I deal with their promotional materials daily) glasses. Comp can attest to the wiley x products, I wear them too.

But I agree it is a shitty move if company's are selling things based off the fact that "this popular person uses this product." What's worse is that's what sells though. Someone off the street would walk into a cabelas and snatch that up because it says that.

No, I just used "sunglasses" as an example. I have some Wiley X glasses and love them. They are not the ones calling everything they can hawk, "sniper approved". I'm surprised someone hasn't dyed toilet paper urban camo and tried to pass it off as sniper approved. Or para chord or boot laces, or any crap they can attach the moniker "sniper approved" too. Again, I'd love to hear exactly what snipers approved of their stuff. Rhetorical statement obvious.

**Former11B** · 31 January 2015, 14:46

I got a "Sniper Approved" eyewear email today also:

Does this marketing actually work on anyone?

**toolboxluis00200** · 31 January 2015, 15:12

as long as Fan-boys are around sadly yes

**GaSwamper** · 31 January 2015, 15:15

Pretty dang offensive to the memory and family of Kyle for this kinda marketing, but sadly it's no big surprise. Love the Moore comment BTW FT, priceless.

**mustangfreek** · 31 January 2015, 17:12

Originally Posted by Former11B

I got a "Sniper Approved" eyewear email today also:

Does this marketing actually work on anyone?

Yep...got the same thing ,.....i do need some shooting glasses, but if there sniper approved or not, is not really my concern though...lol..

**Stickman** · 1 February 2015, 14:27

The bigger question is, is this Fort Tom approved?

**mustangfreek** · 1 February 2015, 17:15

Originally Posted by Stickman

The bigger question is, is this Fort Tom approved?

Lololol.....well....that remains to be determined

**ddearmon2010** · 1 February 2015, 22:52

would probably cost too much to get anything FT approved lol

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