Post by: Fester on January 17, 2013, 06:47:04 AM
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE SEATTLE PI BELOW
A “Guns Across America” rally will be held at “High Noon” Saturday in Olympia, one in a weekend mobilization at all 50 state capitals by opponents of what they call “gun bans”: The emphasis will be on peaceful protest.
“Let’s freak out the media with such a positive image of the American gun owner that they cannot spin a negative message,” Matthew Piquet, a gun rights supporter from Marysville, said in an e-mail to gun rights supporters that was sent to state media.
Emphasizing that the rally will be a “peaceful protest” — “We will not engage in any negative activities” — Piquet suggested procedures for demonstrators who want to pack their piece, and even suggested dress for the rally.
“Responsible legal carry is permitted and encouraged,” wrote Piquet. “Handguns only. We’re not trying to have a media field day with what looks like a bunch of paranoid hillbillies or crazed militants. Concealed carry is encouraged and permitted ONLY if you have your Washington State CPL.”"
The pro-gun event has drawn criticism from a leader in last Sunday’s march against gun violence in downtown Seattle.
“What are they saying by celebrating the instrument of Martin Luther King’s death on the same weekend we honor his memory?” the Rev. Sandy Brown, senior minister at Seattle First United Methodist Church, asked on his Facebook page.
The “High Noon” pro-gun rally will convene by the Tivoli Fountain in the state capital, at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. N.W. (The street is named for a longtime state senator from southwest Washington.)
“The media will misconstrue our message if we all show up in camouflage or fatigues (see: crazed militants),” Piquet warned. “A nice shirt, slacks, jeans and T-shirts for some, for some a suit and tie.”
And, another admonition: “IF YOU CARRY, YOU WILL KEEP YOUR WEAPON HOLSTERED AT ALL TIMES, even if the Westboro Baptist Church shows up.” (The Kansas-based “church,” really one family, has showed up with “God Hates *censored*” signs at the military funerals of Iraq and Afghanistan war casualties, and once put in an appearance outside Seattle’s St. Mark’s Cathedral.)
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Post by: hoytem on January 18, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
Post by: huntrights on January 18, 2013, 03:11:13 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,115012.0.html
Post by: huntrights on January 19, 2013, 03:46:39 PM
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Post by: JJD on January 20, 2013, 05:49:05 AM
When was this put together and by whom? :dunno:
Post by: ICEMAN on January 20, 2013, 06:06:13 AM
We have had atleast 5 threads about it on the site for two weeks.
Go see the sticky thread in General Discussion. Lots of pictures and discussion.
Post by: JJD on January 20, 2013, 06:36:23 AM
Will have to make it a point to drop by here more often.
I am surprised I was not advised of this by some of the other organizations I hear from regularly.
Post by: huntrights on January 20, 2013, 07:47:18 AM
Thanks,
Will have to make it a point to drop by here more often.
I am surprised I was not advised of this by some of the other organizations I hear from regularly.
I sent out many emails with hopes that they would be forwarded. If the communication network doesn't continue to flow, many people will not know what is going on.
Post by: huntrights on January 21, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
Thousands rally for guns across U.S.
http://www.gopusa.com/news/2013/01/21/thousands-rally-for-guns-across-u-s/
This is just the beginning. We must maintain our resolve and commitment to preserve and protect our Rights and Freedoms. A message repeated several times at the Olympia, Washington Rally was to write and call your representatives continuously. Continue to let them know our Rights and Freedoms are NOT negotiable.
You can connect with ALL of your representatives in just few minutes.
http://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx
These are some of the primary national organizations that fight for our rights and freedoms related to hunting and firearms. Please join and/or upgrade your membership with them; they are the best way for us to be informed and work as a united front. Everyone that believes in our Constitution and our Bill of Rights should be a member of the NRA; their fight to protect the Second Amendment for ALL of us, protects the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
National Rifle Association (NRA)
https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/signup.asp?CampaignID=nranews
Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)
http://www.saf.org/default.asp?p=safdonation
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA)
https://www.ussafoundation.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=283
Gun Owners of America (GOA)
http://gunowners.org/
Safari Club International (SCI)
http://member.scifirstforhunters.org/join/
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
http://www.nssf.org/join/