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Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« on: September 01, 2012, 10:59:49 PM »
The leadership of Michigan Open Carry, Inc. is organizing a rally in Monroe Michigan (Home town of Randy Richardville, Michigan State Senate Majority Leader) to protest the lack of movement on SB-59, a bill that would allow anyone with a CPL to get an exemption from Michigan's Concealed Gun Free Zones (this would also "legitimize" the "Open carry in a PFZ" loophole).

Before our previous rally, Senator Randy Richardville called Michigan Open Carry, Inc. president, Phillip Hofmeister, to discuss the bill.  Richardville said in that conversation "I'll talk to the speaker [of the House] to see if we can get it on the agenda in September."  Well, we're holding this rally for one of two reasons:

1. To hold his feet to the fire, if it doesn't get passed out of the Senate by Sept. 30.
2. To thank him (maybe offer him a guest speaking role at the event) if the bill has passed out of the Senate.

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Event Details:
Where:
Rally Point:
St. Mary's Park
Corner of Monroe and Elm
Monroe, MI

Restaurant:
Dena Family Restaurant
15391 Dixie Highway,
Monroe, MI

When: Sept, 30 2012 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM):
Between 1:40 PM and 2:00 PM: Arrive at St. Mary's Park
Between 1:40 PM and 2:30 PM: Meet and Greet, Socialize, and Make signs from stencils
Between 2:30 PM and 3:15 PM: Take to the streets of downtown Monroe.
Between 3:15 PM and 3:30 PM: After arriving back in St. Mary's park, head to restaurant for early dinner

What to do to attend

What to bring
  • Like last time, bring a piece of 28" x 22" posterboard.  We saved the stencils from last time and we will re-use them to remake signs again this time.
  • Bring an energized, positive, and respectable attitude.
  • Yourself wearing respectable clothing.  How we present ourselves will impact the effectiveness of our message.
« Last Edit: September 23, 2012, 02:16:24 PM by TheQ »
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 04:10:47 PM »
Count me in....again 8)
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2012, 07:09:10 PM »
I am there
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 02:16:47 PM »
OP updated.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 02:22:30 PM »
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2012, 11:44:38 AM »
I unfortunately will not be able to make it at this point, my engine went out on me recently and I am waiting for a new one to be put in.   :-[

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 11:07:34 AM »
Oh, dang!   I wish I had gotten notice of this sooner and I would be there.  Unfortunately, I have another committment I have to honor.   :'(   Good luck to all of you.   This bill has got to get passed.   There is nothing more stupid than a "pistol free zone"  where it is guaranteed that criminals will be armed and honest citizens won't be.   This is called "setting  up a killing field for the criminals"---an open invitation to commit mayhem, and the criminals are, aren't they? 

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Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 11:13:04 AM »
Oh, dang!   I wish I had gotten notice of this sooner and I would be there.  Unfortunately, I have another committment I have to honor.   :'(   Good luck to all of you.   This bill has got to get passed.   There is nothing more stupid than a "pistol free zone"  where it is guaranteed that criminals will be armed and honest citizens won't be.   This is called "setting  up a killing field for the criminals"---an open invitation to commit mayhem, and the criminals are, aren't they?

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2012, 11:23:50 PM »
Im in!! ;D

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2012, 06:31:25 PM »
See you tomorrow! Giving Yancer a ride as well

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2012, 06:53:00 PM »
How did the event go?  I suppose you all are just now getting out of the restaurant and heading home.

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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2012, 09:49:38 PM »
About 40 people attended the rally.  There was about 25 at the restaurant afterwards.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2012, 10:56:43 PM »
Any reporters on hand???
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2012, 12:57:48 AM »
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2012, 01:36:52 AM »
Soo, where was everybody today? I know some may have had legitimate reasons they couldnt attend, but come on. I was a little dissapointed in how many decided not to come out. Thanks to those who did it was nice seeing you all!

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Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2012, 07:44:39 AM »
I think we list many in the I-75S parking lot.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2012, 10:49:49 AM »
I think we list many in the I-75S parking lot.
Traffic between the accident and the prior exit was at a complete standstill on I-75 because the accident caused the freeway to be closed. Eventually we were routed through a crossover. But until that we were stuck at a complete standstill for 45 minutes. The freway didn't get reopened for another hour afterward. I stopped on an overpass, after exiting and observed the wreckage as the MSP was conducting their investigation.
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Re: Michigan Open Carry Rally for SB-59 in Monroe, MI - 9/30
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2012, 03:27:10 PM »
Very disappointed that I could not make this rally again.

I enjoyed the first one a lot and was really looking forward to this one as well.

Sorry I couldn't make it guys like I said I would. Some things just can't be avoided and health concerns have to be addressed.
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