NFL bans "gun" commercial from Super Bowl 2014

[clfrnacwby]

http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/11/27/nfl-bans-super-bowl-gun-commercial/

Daniel Defense recently submitted a commercial to FOX to be played during the 2014 NFL Super Bowl XLVIII. Though the video doesn’t showcase one of the company’s popular DDM4 rifles, this paid advertisement spot was rejected by the NFL.

The commercial, which focuses on themes of personal protection and fundamental rights, was originally created by Daniel Defense to run in any network TV station at any time.


According to a statement from FOX to Daniel Defense, “Unfortunately, we cannot accept your commercial in football/Super Bowl spots due to the rules the NFL itself has set into place for your company’s category.

Here's the actual commercial:

[video=youtube;eJs_c3Phfdo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJs_c3Phfdo[/video]

 

[MikeGyver]

...well that escalated quickly.

That commercial just told me my baby, baby monitor, and wife WILL die if I don't buy their crap, and I don't even have any of those.

 

[bryson]

...well that escalated quickly.

That commercial just told me my baby, baby monitor, and wife WILL die if I don't buy their crap, and I don't even have any of those.

At least your wife is (was?) pretty.

 

[ID Bronco]

Great commercial! Two thumbs down for the NFL!

Take what you will from the commercial, it told me, "you are the provider, protector, and MAN of your house. Act like it, be prepared so you don't have to fear" But that's just me.

 

[Brian P]

I have no problem with the NFL not accepting it, I'm certain there are plenty that don't make the cut, it's their show, they run it as they see fit, I could do without all the Viagra commercials and there are plenty of dumb ads as well, I have more important things to worry about.

 

[skeptic]

Great commercial! Two thumbs down for the NFL!

Take what you will from the commercial, it told me, "you are the provider, protector, and MAN of your house. Act like it, be prepared so you don't have to fear" But that's just me.

Agreed.

I support their right to ban whatever commercials they want from their show, even when I completely disagree with them such as in this case.

 

[skiboarder]

It was a little over the top.

 

[glockman]

I don't like the commercial but it made me look at their guns, so I guess it worked.


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[mesha]

Daniel defense got exactly what they wanted. publicity. They likely even had an idea that it wasn't going to make the cut.

 

[sLcREX]

Yep!

I like Daniel Defense, if I could afford a complete rifle, I would. But I have their BCG's, LPK's and their barrels. Now their barrels I am really a fan of, super accurate and light.

 

[skippy]

Could daniel defense even afford the ad spot for a super bowl commercial..... I almost think they did this for the free publicity knowing it wouldnt make the cut and there fore not having to pay for the time to air it

 

[mesha]

Could daniel defense even afford the ad spot for a super bowl commercial..... I almost think they did this for the free publicity knowing it wouldnt make the cut and there fore not having to pay for the time to air it

They can now that they got cut from being able to have a super bowl commercial. Well played daniel defense, well played.