motoxmann
Regular Member
I agree, as would more than a few others I'm sure
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Jan 19th Nationwide Pro gun rallies across the US
- Thread starter motoxmann
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I agree, as would more than a few others I'm sure
What a bunch of wussies. (I'd use a stronger word but I think I'm this close to getting banned here)
Quit over analyzing every freakin detail and just show up. The reason these rallies are small is because holier than thou gun people sit around criticizing the action instead of participating.
Je-sus CHRIST you guys make me sick.
We had a rally in Denver today and almost 200 people showed up. It all started with 1 guy who decided to make it happen. He worked his ass off and people showed up. It got on all the local news channels. It was covered by the New York Times for christ sake (don't know if they'll print the story or not).
Imagine if enough people quit their complaining and armchair quarterbacking and just came out and held a damn sign. Imagine if that happened all over the country.
And I predict that plenty of you guys are going to continue to pick stuff apart, including this post, and not get off your butts and show up to support your 2A rights.
Whatever. By the time you're ready to act, it'll be too damn late.
Quit over analyzing every freakin detail and just show up. The reason these rallies are small is because holier than thou gun people sit around criticizing the action instead of participating.
Je-sus CHRIST you guys make me sick.
We had a rally in Denver today and almost 200 people showed up. It all started with 1 guy who decided to make it happen. He worked his ass off and people showed up. It got on all the local news channels. It was covered by the New York Times for christ sake (don't know if they'll print the story or not).
Imagine if enough people quit their complaining and armchair quarterbacking and just came out and held a damn sign. Imagine if that happened all over the country.
And I predict that plenty of you guys are going to continue to pick stuff apart, including this post, and not get off your butts and show up to support your 2A rights.
Whatever. By the time you're ready to act, it'll be too damn late.
Ctclassic
Regular Member
With a name like 'Bomber', I guess your reply doesn't come as a huge surprise. Damn, and to think I didn't want to dignify your comment with a reply....you win.
Thomasdonofriok9
New member
Support!
I know I will be there! Who else here plans on showing up? I think many people don't want to be the only one to show. So lets get this thing organized and build the support it deserves. Who else plans on going? What things can we do to make our message more powerful? I think our rights are seriously in jeopardy here and we need to act not just debate silently online.
I know I'm new here but have been an active pro-gun advocate for a long time. The seriousness of the recent threat has made me expand my reach so please don't dismiss me as a newbie.
Thank you,
I know I will be there! Who else here plans on showing up? I think many people don't want to be the only one to show. So lets get this thing organized and build the support it deserves. Who else plans on going? What things can we do to make our message more powerful? I think our rights are seriously in jeopardy here and we need to act not just debate silently online.
I know I'm new here but have been an active pro-gun advocate for a long time. The seriousness of the recent threat has made me expand my reach so please don't dismiss me as a newbie.
Thank you,
motoxmann
Regular Member
bomber, I've never attended a rally of any type before, I'm new to the whole rally thing, which is why I'm inquiring so much about it, I want to learn before attending. but I agree with your opinion that a big reason people tend not to attend is due to fear of not enough people showing up. so encouraging as many people as possible to attend is the right thing to do, and hoping mass numbers show.
I've been a firearms enthusiast since I was a child, properly raised as such by my father. but have only recently aquired my permit for handguns and have only been on this forum for a little under a year. and this whole legal crap is what has gotten me involved to a deeper extent than I ever thought I would.
I will definitely be attending.
I've been a firearms enthusiast since I was a child, properly raised as such by my father. but have only recently aquired my permit for handguns and have only been on this forum for a little under a year. and this whole legal crap is what has gotten me involved to a deeper extent than I ever thought I would.
I will definitely be attending.
Rich B
Regular Member
I'll make this deal, if you guys put this together, I will make sure it gets out to people we have contact with and help promote it to the best of my personal abilities. I already have a lot of media asking me what is going on that day, but you need a real event and solid facts before you can get that going.
The only stipulation is that this will not be a 'Connecticut Carry' event, for several of the reasons I have mentioned and the simple fact that Connecticut Carry has waaaaayyyyy too much to do. If there is nothing too serious in my way on the day in question, I will show up as well in a personal role.
Pick a leader, get this going and when you have something together, I will assist with some of the resources we have that we can share.
Email me at rich [at] ctcarry.com and we will discuss what I can help with from there. I would not at all mind being proven wrong.
The only stipulation is that this will not be a 'Connecticut Carry' event, for several of the reasons I have mentioned and the simple fact that Connecticut Carry has waaaaayyyyy too much to do. If there is nothing too serious in my way on the day in question, I will show up as well in a personal role.
Pick a leader, get this going and when you have something together, I will assist with some of the resources we have that we can share.
Email me at rich [at] ctcarry.com and we will discuss what I can help with from there. I would not at all mind being proven wrong.
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Thomasdonofriok9
New member
Jan 19 Rally
I am willing to take on a planning/leadership role in this event. I would like to get an idea of the amount of people willing to go. I would also like to get some ideas flowing on how to best represent our agenda and get our word out.
I am willing to take on a planning/leadership role in this event. I would like to get an idea of the amount of people willing to go. I would also like to get some ideas flowing on how to best represent our agenda and get our word out.
motoxmann
Regular Member
all the stuff I'm seeing in regards to it being a national thing are saying a 12noon start time, so I think that is a good time to stick to.
as for leadership, is that really necessary? we're all fighting for the same cause. as long as we all agree to the same things for the event, and extensively spread the word, I think that's all that should matter.
I simply request I am not the leader for this if one is appointed, simply because it's still new to me (rallies in general)
I'll be toting a sign referencing the word "infringe"
oh, and just to clarify; as rich has said, we don't know exactly what's on the table at this point in time. so I believe purpose/action of this rally should be to actively show not only our support for the 2A, but specifically the constitutional requirement of no restrictions; "shall not be infringed". namingly no restrictions on "arm" of choice, no restrictions on ammunition, no restrictions on magazines, etc etc
in·fringe
verb \in-ˈfrinj\
Definition of INFRINGE
transitive verb
1: to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another <infringe a patent>
2obsolete: defeat, frustrate
in·fringe
[in-frinj] Show IPA verb, in·fringed, in·fring·ing.
verb (used with object)
1. to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
verb (used without object)
2. to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon ): Don't infringe on his privacy
en·croach
intransitive verb \in-ˈkrōch, en-\
Definition of ENCROACH:
1: to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
2: to advance beyond the usual or proper limits
as for leadership, is that really necessary? we're all fighting for the same cause. as long as we all agree to the same things for the event, and extensively spread the word, I think that's all that should matter.
I simply request I am not the leader for this if one is appointed, simply because it's still new to me (rallies in general)
I'll be toting a sign referencing the word "infringe"
oh, and just to clarify; as rich has said, we don't know exactly what's on the table at this point in time. so I believe purpose/action of this rally should be to actively show not only our support for the 2A, but specifically the constitutional requirement of no restrictions; "shall not be infringed". namingly no restrictions on "arm" of choice, no restrictions on ammunition, no restrictions on magazines, etc etc
in·fringe
verb \in-ˈfrinj\
Definition of INFRINGE
transitive verb
1: to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another <infringe a patent>
2obsolete: defeat, frustrate
in·fringe
[in-frinj] Show IPA verb, in·fringed, in·fring·ing.
verb (used with object)
1. to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
verb (used without object)
2. to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon ): Don't infringe on his privacy
en·croach
intransitive verb \in-ˈkrōch, en-\
Definition of ENCROACH:
1: to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
2: to advance beyond the usual or proper limits
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jonnyrocket
New member
If something is to be done, we need to centralize and spread the word. Spokespeople at LGS, etc.
Freiheit417
Regular Member
Don't forget about Article 1, Section 15 of the CT Constitution which reads "Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state."
Gun control supporters love to incorrectly pick apart the 2A because of words such as "well regulated" and "militia." OUR Consititution unequivocally states that individuals have the right to bear arms, PERIOD. There is no ambiguity here, even though I personally believe the 2A is equally clear as well.
I realize this rally would be in the context of being part of a nationwide rally, but I believe our rights are more likely to be infringed at the state level. Members of the CT General Assembly need to be reminded of our rights specifically enumerated in our State Constitution.
I've talked with many CT gunowners who talk endlessly about the 2A, but they have no idea that Article 1, Sec. 15 even exists. I am in no way criticizing you, motoxmann and is therefore not at all directed at you
For all I know, you may be very well versed in this. I'm just quoting you to make a general point. Please quote our Constitution on your sign as well since you are a citizen of the sovereign State of Connecticut!From Wikipedia: (dare I even quote that!?)
Sovereign state - a political organization with a centralized government that has supreme independent authority over a geographic area. It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither dependent on nor subject to any other power or state.
Back on topic - good luck with the rally and don't carry in Bushnell Park since it's prohibited by Hartford City ordinance. The park begins at the grass on the north(?) side of the Capitol building parking lot.
Ctclassic
Regular Member
After watching the news tonight, I believe there is a anti-organization that is planning a 'rally' at the capital on Feb 19 ( I believe ). So, I think we should avoid that date for obvious reasons. But regardless, I will be at the rally ( but like I said before, if it's before April 1st and inclement weather, I won't be there ).
Freiheit417
Regular Member
"A word to the wise: Whenever a politician says, "I'm a supporter of the Second Amendment" or "hunting and sport shooting" and then adds a "but" or some other caveat, beware. That's how the 1994 ban passed -- hunters and sport shooters decided the bill didn't affect them, and we all lost a large measure of Liberty.
Neighboring New Jersey Democrats introduced an astonishing 18 civilian disarmament bills this week. Likewise, the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are joining the tyrannical bandwagon, as is Colorado, which expects to see 14 to 20 gun bills in the wake of its own tragic murders in Aurora last July. And Chicago, the murder capital of the nation in part because of its strict gun laws, will soon propose even more.
There is some hope, however. Wyoming is considering a bill that would specifically nullify "any federal law which attempts to ban a semi-automatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state." We would only suggest that they expand their definition to include any unconstitutional federal gun legislation. There are other states on the side of Liberty, too."
-From The Patriot Post (www.patriotpost.us/subscribe/)
Wyoming understands States' Rights...
Neighboring New Jersey Democrats introduced an astonishing 18 civilian disarmament bills this week. Likewise, the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are joining the tyrannical bandwagon, as is Colorado, which expects to see 14 to 20 gun bills in the wake of its own tragic murders in Aurora last July. And Chicago, the murder capital of the nation in part because of its strict gun laws, will soon propose even more.
There is some hope, however. Wyoming is considering a bill that would specifically nullify "any federal law which attempts to ban a semi-automatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state." We would only suggest that they expand their definition to include any unconstitutional federal gun legislation. There are other states on the side of Liberty, too."
-From The Patriot Post (www.patriotpost.us/subscribe/)
Wyoming understands States' Rights...