Massive Rally February 8th

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I don't have Facebook so I can't see it.

But I would recommend anyone attending any sort of firearms or liberty oriented rally, to dress as nicely and well groomed as possible, and make sure any signs, shirts, buttons etc you have are as non inflammatory as possible.

Basically, the other side views the entire body of firearms owners as a bunch of sloppy, ignorant, uneducated, racist, violent yokels. Do EVERYTHING you can to be the exact opposite of that perception.
 
I'm in...

And I second Ragnar's suggestion above. The media ALWAYS tries to find the most ignorant person they can to interview at these things; so maybe appoint one well-spoken individual to do the talking to any media.
 
I'll be attending in Tallahassee, FL and I invite all of my fellow Florida 2nd Amendment supporters to attend as well. I look forward to seeing you all there!
 
MO's rules are no permit needed if you're not using amplified speech and your signs are neither attached to the Capitol building or grounds and have no obscene pictures or words.

The plan is for tri-color signs (red white and blue) that carry direct, atribbutable quotes from the Founders. The FB event said OC if possible, but February in MO means that they'd be CCW, so be sure to have your permit if you do.
 
Erik, I'm thinking that 'founder quotes' may not be the best given how one of the anti's arguments is that they were inherently wrong. At least, the emphasis should not be on them, IMHO.
 
Just a note - I learned today after spending most of the day promoting the event, that the "organizer" of this event has no intention of handling or contributing to permitting and insurance requirements of the various states.
 
I would think that one massive rallye would trump 50 half baked ones. If we marched in washington, it would be covered by cnn and every news agency. It would get worldwide attention and the White house would get a little nervous ,"to say the least" it should be on a sunday, so folks could fly or drive into the city, and paralyze it. That would get thier attention, like the million man march, and the washington moretoriums back in the day. This is going to be too easy to diffuse, and some states will show poor numbers. We should take this to the White House Lawn. Right up to the Washington Monument, Past the Viet Nam Wall, where men died for freedom.
 
what gym said^^^




...well good to go for something getting done!


Unfortunately it would be IMPOSSIBLE to organize every state as an individual march that fast. Early in the month of March would be a good march...kind of a slogan. I don't have facebook can someone suggest it. Also each state has different rules about marches....and would have to be sorted out. Its just not that easy, parking, permits etc the logistics alone almost mandates a later date.

like post #8 says and here..."MO's rules are no permit needed if you're not using.... " Well what if someone who didnt know showed up with a speaker system and then, the state police told everyone to pack up and go home. Wouldn't that look just swell but hey...the march was held really quick??




Not a wet blanket here...but 98% of these state's problem is WASHINGTON DC...eventually a march should be planned, there.

Just a thought and BTW will the NRA come willingly, or what?!
 
DoubleMag said:
what gym said^^^




...well good to go for something getting done!


Unfortunately it would be IMPOSSIBLE to organize every state as an individual march that fast. Early in the month of March would be a good march...kind of a slogan. I don't have facebook can someone suggest it. Also each state has different rules about marches....and would have to be sorted out. Its just not that easy, parking, permits etc the logistics alone almost mandates a later date.

like post #8 says and here..."MO's rules are no permit needed if you're not using.... " Well what if someone who didnt know showed up with a speaker system and then, the state police told everyone to pack up and go home. Wouldn't that look just swell but hey...the march was held really quick??




Not a wet blanket here...but 98% of these state's problem is WASHINGTON DC...eventually a march should be planned, there.

Just a thought and BTW will the NRA come willingly, or what?!
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The NRA doesn't support or advocate marches. They claim that they're ineffective. I have this in writing via message on facebook directly from the NRA page when they were invited by me to sponsor the event (before I found out that the organizer of the event isn't actually interested in organizing anything or taking responsibility for anything more than the facebook event page).

I hate to say it, but in the major gun rights legislative battles I've looked into, the NRA's fighting against gun control measures has been somewhat lackluster and less than effective.

http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=468
 
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from that snippet... ''The NRA doesn't support or advocate marches. They claim that they're ineffective.'' Yes perhaps, but WOULD BE EFECTIVE ... if THEY organized it!!

I thought their lackluster 'position' hadn't hanged just wanted to hear it again.

Yes absolutely an extrememly valuable organization with many victories. Time for a change of this position perhaps??


I will add to poster gym's^^^ comment one thing I didn't think of, the reality ...especially at this stage...that not everyone can drive all the way to DC. State rallys are a must friends I only (?) the DATE:)

Organizing SECURITY is an absolute MUST. Unless you want infiltraitors (did I spell that right?!!) on the march, causing serious problems. NO WAY to get it all together in 30 days!!!
 
I know that it's going to be hard for some of us to get to Washington, but we did it back in the 60's and it touched the entire nation. I haven't left my state in 17 years, "bad back", but if it needed to be done, "and it apparantlly does", I would find a way to get there.
I don't care what the NRA thinks about it, "and I am a member in good standing", they are wrong. The only thing that this administration will listen to, is a massive mobilization. Otherwise we may as well stay home.
I think we really need to turn up the heat on this for our future generations. If we allow them to do what they plan on doing, we are going to loose big. If Obama sees a million people outside his window, he will change his mind on this, as he values his public image so much, and no one has challanged him on it.
People have gotten lazy, and something this important needs a little sacrafice, I know it's really inconvienient and expensive for some, but think of it as a vacation with a million friends. The NRA should get behind something BIG, and realize that it's the only way to stop this nonsense, we need to show up in Numbers. Shut the whole city down, and let them know how many people value their rights, above a couple of ancient politicians who don't know the first thing about guns. It's like putting Joe Biden in charge of good taste. He and Feinstein don't have a clue about what they are doing.
While we sit around and wait for someone to save us, we are slowlly going south.
 
I'd go if this weren't on a damned Friday. Whose bright idea was it to schedule a rally on a work day?
 
Instead of open/concealed carry, I would suggest that every marcher have an empty long gun case. Light to carry for us old folks, and hard to trump up a charge of 'brandishing' or threatening with a piece of cloth. Tape a pro gun bumper sticker to it and it becomes protected free speech.
 
Rail Driver said:
What good does protesting in front of the capitol building on the weekend when all the legislators are home with their families do?
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That's a good point as well, but I'd say that a lot of people work on Fridays and turnout on a weekend (with media coverage) could go from 100 people to 2000+. I think media coverage is the whole point.
 
Exposure!

The one thing ALL politicians understand is numbers. That's why the silent majority is often overcome by a vociferous minority. If we make enough noise, especially in every capital, it will be heard. My son works for a Rep. and tracks these kinds of things. When the number hits a certain threshold, I'm sure different for each state, that's when the warning flag goes up for the Legislators. We need to hit that number + in each state.
BTW, invite your REP.s
 
Wish they could have picked April or May. More people would probably come out due to friendlier weather.
 
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