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2nd Amendment Rally April 30, 2011
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Bill Starks
State Researcher
You have a few months to get your notes together this year versus a few days last year.
Bookman
Campaign Veteran
Last year DID turn out great, when everything is kept in perspective.
We got caught at the last minute with only about a week to do this thing. Everybody pulled together and put on a pretty decent STATE level rally to which the official attendance count was around 200. We had a few political candidates who spoke, as well as a couple of experts, including Dave Workman and Gray Peterson. We collected a BUTT load of signatures on several worthy initiatives and we did it all without any help whatsoever from the people at the national level.
Personally, I'm proud of every one of us who worked on that one. It was a tremendous and fully successful effort.
This year we have a great deal more time to plan and execute, so the expectations are a bit higher, mainly for attendance. We have a few more things that are being looked at that didn't quite come off last year due to the late notice, such as the flag ceremony. Otherwise, if we do as well as last year, but with increased attendance, I'll be satisfied.
We got caught at the last minute with only about a week to do this thing. Everybody pulled together and put on a pretty decent STATE level rally to which the official attendance count was around 200. We had a few political candidates who spoke, as well as a couple of experts, including Dave Workman and Gray Peterson. We collected a BUTT load of signatures on several worthy initiatives and we did it all without any help whatsoever from the people at the national level.
Personally, I'm proud of every one of us who worked on that one. It was a tremendous and fully successful effort.
This year we have a great deal more time to plan and execute, so the expectations are a bit higher, mainly for attendance. We have a few more things that are being looked at that didn't quite come off last year due to the late notice, such as the flag ceremony. Otherwise, if we do as well as last year, but with increased attendance, I'll be satisfied.
Squeak
Regular Member
Black:banana:
sudden valley gunner
Regular Member
I like my coffee like I like my women, brown. :lol:
BigIrish
Regular Member
flyer..
cant find a PDF for a flyer for the rally???
cant find a PDF for a flyer for the rally???
Bill Starks
State Researcher
BigIrish
Regular Member
a thank you sir!
SpyderTattoo
Regular Member
Someone needs to come to the gunshows in Monroe and Puyallup and hand some flyers out.
tombrewster421
Regular Member
I know we did that in Puyallup last month but I'm not sure about Monroe.
Freedom First
Regular Member
Tri Cities checking in!
I've been wracking my brain on how to justify a visit to Olympia and failing and then my wife, unasked, decides we need to visit the in-laws at the end of April... On the soggy side of the state. Um, yippee! I/we will be coming unless our plans fall through. It'll be the two of use, the kids will get to stay at Grandma's and we will be taking a couple of days off. I've got a couple of nice umbrellas...
I'll gladly spread some flyers around here in the Tri Cities unless you guys have already done it. I've been needing a good excuse to perform some armed loitering at all the local gun shops anyways.
Dumb question: Have we asked our 2A loving public officials (Senators, Congressmen, Mayors, dog catchers, etc.) to attend? Speaking or not?
I've been wracking my brain on how to justify a visit to Olympia and failing and then my wife, unasked, decides we need to visit the in-laws at the end of April... On the soggy side of the state. Um, yippee! I/we will be coming unless our plans fall through. It'll be the two of use, the kids will get to stay at Grandma's and we will be taking a couple of days off. I've got a couple of nice umbrellas...
I'll gladly spread some flyers around here in the Tri Cities unless you guys have already done it. I've been needing a good excuse to perform some armed loitering at all the local gun shops anyways.
Dumb question: Have we asked our 2A loving public officials (Senators, Congressmen, Mayors, dog catchers, etc.) to attend? Speaking or not?
Bill Starks
State Researcher
We are Ok to carry in the stores but.....
Brian.Ritchey@wholesalesportsusa.com
to Bill Starks <m1gunr@gmail.com>
date Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM
subject Re: Second Amendment Rally 4/30/11
Hello Mr. Starks,
I would like to thank you and your constituents for considering Wholesale Sports participation with the 2nd Amendment Rally on 30 April 2011. Unfortunately at this time Wholesale Sports and UFA would like to remain neutral on such nationwide and controversial issues. We do appreciate the efforts put forth by groups such as yours. We look forward to your continued patronage as a valued customer with Wholesale Sports.
Sincerely,
Brian Ritchey
Store Manager
Wholesale Sports #153
1220 Marvin Road NE
Lacey, WA 98516
360 459-5800
Brian.Ritchey@wholesalesportsusa.com
to Bill Starks <m1gunr@gmail.com>
date Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM
subject Re: Second Amendment Rally 4/30/11
Hello Mr. Starks,
I would like to thank you and your constituents for considering Wholesale Sports participation with the 2nd Amendment Rally on 30 April 2011. Unfortunately at this time Wholesale Sports and UFA would like to remain neutral on such nationwide and controversial issues. We do appreciate the efforts put forth by groups such as yours. We look forward to your continued patronage as a valued customer with Wholesale Sports.
Sincerely,
Brian Ritchey
Store Manager
Wholesale Sports #153
1220 Marvin Road NE
Lacey, WA 98516
360 459-5800
MSG Laigaie
Campaign Veteran
Bookman
PM sent
PM sent
Squeak
Regular Member
Mr. Ritchey,
I'm sorry to hear that you will not be particapating in our (ALL US citizens) 2A rally. As you said, you do appreciate the efforts that many have put forth. HOWEVER, your very business in a large part would not survive with out customers that are involved in the Second Admendment movement. You have chosen not to participate; that is your choice and I am fine with that. Just don't expect me to visit your store(s) and spend my money.
Squeak
That name is all you need.
Bill Starks
State Researcher
So as not to thread jack this thread, I started a thread on the National Forum in the "Hot Topics" section about Mr. Ritchey.
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/s...nd-Controversial-issues&p=1465690#post1465690
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/s...nd-Controversial-issues&p=1465690#post1465690
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TechnoWeenie
Regular Member
I have a truck with a decent bed if anything needs to be moved/hauled.
Bill Starks
State Researcher
Steve Lee - who sings the song "I Like Guns" sent me this message on Facebook asking if he was going to be in the Seattle area April 30th.
Parking lot and Gunshow flier
If you haven't seen it check out the flier that is being hosted by most gun stores,and will be passed out at all the gun shows. http://www.washingtongunrights.com/2A/flier.pdf .Bill and I collaborated on this and have been hitting it hard.Bill has most all the shows and shops on board.In spite of the Lacey Wholesale sports not hosting fliers I was able to get the one in Federalway to do so.In fact they had the opposite reaction and were glad to be a part of this rally.
Note some of the speakers we've lined up and I have one or 2 sort of big names I waiting on (scheduling, hint
ne is in DC).
I was also thinking of having after the featured speakers a time block where anyone can sign up to speak their mind for 2 minutes on 2A issues.We will have a sign up sheet next to the podium.However due to time constraints not everyone may get a chance so it will be a first come first serve.:monkey
I may negotiate with a couple of gun shops for another gun give away through an FFL.That is still in the works and not guaranteed at this point.
If you haven't seen it check out the flier that is being hosted by most gun stores,and will be passed out at all the gun shows. http://www.washingtongunrights.com/2A/flier.pdf .Bill and I collaborated on this and have been hitting it hard.Bill has most all the shows and shops on board.In spite of the Lacey Wholesale sports not hosting fliers I was able to get the one in Federalway to do so.In fact they had the opposite reaction and were glad to be a part of this rally.
Note some of the speakers we've lined up and I have one or 2 sort of big names I waiting on (scheduling, hint
ne is in DC).I was also thinking of having after the featured speakers a time block where anyone can sign up to speak their mind for 2 minutes on 2A issues.We will have a sign up sheet next to the podium.However due to time constraints not everyone may get a chance so it will be a first come first serve.:monkey
I may negotiate with a couple of gun shops for another gun give away through an FFL.That is still in the works and not guaranteed at this point.
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Johnsmith1521
Regular Member
I really admire you guys for all you do!!! I'll help in anyway I can, just point and shoot me in the right direction! I'll pass out flyers if guys need me too... Just let me know how I can help! :banana::monkey