January 19th - Gun Appreciation Day (all threads merged)

[Mordred]

The KEY here is that everyone looks civilized who shows up and have a real message. If even one single person looks out of place, thats who'll be on the news. Plus im sure some knuckle heads will show up just to try to make us look bad.

 

[HICKMAN]

good video

Gun owners stage protest against more regulations | Gun Appreciation Day | January 19, 2013

 

[dhartvhd]

I've seen on several you tube videos that people are holding peaceful protests at their state capitals to oppose any new gun restrictions or bans. Is anyone planning to support this at our capital in Indy?

 

[RabbleRouser]

If anyone from northern indiana (south bend area) is planning on going to the capitol fot the protest I could use a ride and can chip in on gas. I'd take a cab but its a $375 each way cab trip.

 

[Bisbobble]

Right now, my daughter and I will be at the Capital. We have to try and make a peaceful, but powerful point.

 

[Mark 1911]

I am thinking of making the 160 mile trip down from Munster. I have a brother in Noblesville so it would be a good excuse for me to drive down on Friday night. It would be nice for future demonstrations to line up / organize some speakers. I am assuming that there will just be a peaceful crowd gathering in front of the captial building for this one, with no speakers.

 

[Mark 1911]

If anyone from northern indiana (south bend area) is planning on going to the capitol fot the protest I could use a ride and can chip in on gas. I'd take a cab but its a $375 each way cab trip.

If you can't find a ride to share, Go Greyhound!

 

[qmikep]

Guys , is there still parking down by the white river near the zoo?

 

[straterra]

The GF and I will be going. I'm thinking of making up a few signs. Anyone else bringing signs? She is going to call tomorrow to inquire about a permit and to let LEO know that there will be a peaceful gathering. If someone is going and wants a sign, try to let me know as soon as you can.

 

[daedrian]

Here's a link to a Facebook page for the march.

https://www.facebook.com/GunsAcrossAmericaIndiana

My wife and I will be there. Parking is easy to come by, there are several garages that are reasonably priced within a mile or so of the capitol building. The Facebook page says that will actually be a march, there will be walking so wear proper footwear. Don't step on the actual grounds of the capitol building if you have a firearm, you will most likely be arrested.

 

[rcam1977]

the thing that worries me about the rally down town is the question of how many people will be willing to blow off the gun show saturday to go downtown in support of the 2nd amendment, and for that fact its not being advertised very well, im blowing up my FB page about it, and telling everybody i know and next to nobody i talk to knows anything about it. we really need a huge turnout for this.

 

[Vince49]

Skipping the 1500.

I will be downtown and have posted such on my facebook page as well. There is a 1500 show several times a year at which I have generally purchased nothing as I buy at my local gun stores. Saturday's walk at the Capitol is a one time event with the possibility of making a greater impact on our fellow citizens by making them aware of our numbers (to do that we need as many warm bodies as we can muster) at least in my opinion.

 

[nsheepdog]

Agree 100%. I will be at the Capital.

I will be downtown and have posted such on my facebook page as well. There is a 1500 show several times a year at which I have generally purchased nothing as I buy at my local gun stores. Saturday's walk at the Capitol is a one time event with the possibility of making a greater impact on our fellow citizens by making them aware of our numbers (to do that we need as many warm bodies as we can muster) at least in my opinion.

 

[HICKMAN]

Yeah, I know that, but there are two activities that day and thousands of gun owners in Indianapolis, alone. There is no need in trying to organize anything when the activities have already been set and they only need the warm bodies to show up. This takes away all the excuses. Just show up!

so no real INGO sanctioned event?

Dissapointing

 

[cmstuard]

Anyone heading up from the SW that want to caravan or carpool to Indy on Saturday for protest? I may have 4 with me. PM me with email and cell and I will try to organize it.

Chris

 

[Que]

so no real INGO sanctioned event?

Dissapointing

Don't be disappointed. Fenway gave me the go-ahead to look into doing something, but I'm in the process of changing jobs and things are a little hectic right now.

Besides, I think it would be better for us to support the events already scheduled, instead of spreading people around any further. If the President provides proposals that will need legislative approval, as expected, I will investigate some options to the membership for consideration.

Right now, I'm considering skipping the 1500 and heading down to the capital. Either way, I will be somewhere supporting an event and I hope others choose to come out, as well.

 

[qmikep]

Don't know if I'll bring a sign but Im gonna be down there.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I will be down there and I will be skipping the 1500 as I feel that this is more important. Bookmarked this thread.

 

[HICKMAN]

Don't be disappointed. Fenway gave me the go-ahead to look into doing something

Glad to hear it.


I don't think we've ever used INGO to it's potential for pro-gun activism in the public eye, but then again, we've never really had to in the past.

Right now, I'm considering skipping the 1500 and heading down to the capital.

I may come up and join in.

 

[the1kidd03]

I don't have an issue attending both/either one, but I do agree that it will leave less impact on the Saturday event vs a weekday......