Michigan Open Carry, Inc.
OC Events - Calendar - Regional Map => Events - Statewide Open Carry Related => Topic started by: CV67PAT on March 27, 2014, 11:10:45 PM
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Michigan Open Carry will be conducting a public demonstration of every day open carriers. That’s right, a public demonstration.
We will be meeting at the Romulus City Hall and marching through Downtown Romulus to the Police Department on Olive Street and returning to the starting point at City Hall. A round trip of about 2 miles.
Our goal is to demonstrate to the public what the typical open carrier is like. And, to show that there is nothing to be concerned about.
If you’ve ever wanted to attend a Michigan Open Carry Event, this is the one. Come out and support our Michigan Constitutional right to keep and bear arms for the protection of ourselves and our loved ones.
What to bring: A piece of poster board. We will be making stencils out of 22” x 28” poster board. Please bring a piece of white or bright colored poster this size, or slightly larger. We’ll use our stencils and spray paint to instantly make a rally sign for you. Poster board is readily available at Meijer or your local office supply store.
When: Sunday April 27th
Where: Romulus City Hall
11111 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI
Map: http://mapq.st/1hAxc6V (http://mapq.st/1hAxc6V)
1:00pm - Gather at the Romulus City Hall
1:30pm - Begin March through Downtown Romulus openly carrying holstered handguns and displaying our signs supporting our Michigan Constitutional rights.
We look forward to having you and your friends participate in this very important demonstration to the public that Open Carry of a handgun in Michigan is legal. And show what it’s like to see ordinary people like us Open Carrying our handguns.
Patrick Dunbar
Southeastern Regional Coordinator
Michigan Open Carry, Inc
SERegion@MIOpenCarry.org
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2 miles! just leave me to the crows if I drop.
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2 miles! just leave me to the crows if I drop.
Me too, we can be a buffet :o
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me and jeff will end up stopping to get food/drinks on the way lol. fat people gotta stay hydrated and keep our energy up
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2 miles! just leave me to the crows if I drop.
Well those with CPL's could always bring their little rascal electric scooters or their bicycle etc...and simply coast along behind the walking folks... just saying...I'm old and fat and the first thing that went was my pride...a crane, a forklift, a scooter, a bike, a wagon...etc...it's all good. ;)
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Curious, what will be the route? Goddard or Bibbins or something else entirely?
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Edit: Wrong information
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Through Downtown along Goddard
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Does the permit dictate where we are allowed to demonstrate?
I think EZ's route would increase the exposure.
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Through Downtown along Goddard
Thanks for the correction Pat.
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Does the permit dictate where we are allowed to demonstrate?
I think EZ's route would increase the exposure.
I've already selected the route. I presented it to the city council on Monday.
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I've already selected the route. I presented it to the city council on Monday.
Thank you for doing all the heavy lifting!
I am planning to be there, as will my lovely wife. Trying to spread the word.
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Thank you for doing all the heavy lifting!
I am planning to be there, as will my lovely wife. Trying to spread the word.
I'm really excited about this. I have gotten quite a lot of good feedback in the short time since it's announcement.
I'm hoping for good weather. That's the only thing that could dampen this. But if 100 people could brave the cold to support the Grand Rapids March, nothing should stand in the way of us in Romulus.
And if you and your wife are the only ones that stand with me, our voice will still be heard loudly.
But still spread the word. ;-)
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Thanks for setting this up Pat. I would still like to know if the permit specifies a route?
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I'm really excited about this. I have gotten quite a lot of good feedback in the short time since it's announcement.
I'm hoping for good weather. That's the only thing that could dampen this. But if 100 people could brave the cold to support the Grand Rapids March, nothing should stand in the way of us in Romulus.
And if you and your wife are the only ones that stand with me, our voice will still be heard loudly.
But still spread the word. ;-)
I tried to get a freelance writer for the Belleville View interested... but he gave me the bad news the paper is closing.
You might try contacting the Belleville Area Independent. I won't be able to, as they still hold a grudge against me for doing freelance photography work for the View and the also now closed Lake Current.
I believe there is also a local Romulus weekly rag, but have no idea the name of the paper.
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I tried to get a freelance writer for the Belleville View interested... but he gave me the bad news the paper is closing.
You might try contacting the Belleville Area Independent. I won't be able to, as they still hold a grudge against me for doing freelance photography work for the View and the also now closed Lake Current.
I believe there is also a local Romulus weekly rag, but have no idea the name of the paper.
The news harold covers the down river area, but I wouldn't have any idea who to contact.
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Belleville View was part of New Harold collection. The view is shutting down, not sure on the rest of the organization.
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ill be a definite maybe. company has a drop yard in romulus, might be able to get a load that'll put me there for a few hours.
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ill be a definite maybe. company has a drop yard in romulus, might be able to get a load that'll put me there for a few hours.
Hope you can make it. It'd be nice to have another OC advocate along.
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Anyone know whether or not the Romulus Historical Museum is ran by the city? I am thinking of checking it out while I am there.
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Anyone know whether or not the Romulus Historical Museum is ran by the city? I am thinking of checking it out while I am there.
See link it has a contact #. It's not clear as to who actually is responsible/funds/owns. A call may clear it up.
http://www.romulusgov.com/Residents/HistoricAttractions.aspx
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See link it has a contact #. It's not clear as to who actually is responsible/funds/owns. A call may clear it up.
http://www.romulusgov.com/Residents/HistoricAttractions.aspx (http://www.romulusgov.com/Residents/HistoricAttractions.aspx)
Called the city clerk and the museum is ran by a city appointed commission.
Anyone interested in a museum trip after the demonstration?
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I'm not familiar with Romulus, where is parking for this event?
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I'm not familiar with Romulus, where is parking for this event?
At the city hall. Check the map link in the OP.
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At the city hall. Check the map link in the OP.
thanks
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See you there, Jason. Good to see you again.
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See you there, Jason. Good to see you again.
thanks, 2 & 3 year old girls and a wife that works as a nurse on 12 hour shifts makes it hard to make it to events a lot of the time, but I plan to be there with you in romulus. Haven't made an event since working the last cabelas weekend, I'm slacking
Edit- looks like I may be able to bring the kids and wife along, do you think I would be able to pull a wagon on the planned route?
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thanks, 2 & 3 year old girls and a wife that works as a nurse on 12 hour shifts makes it hard to make it to events a lot of the time, but I plan to be there with you in romulus. Haven't made an event since working the last cabelas weekend, I'm slacking
Edit- looks like I may be able to bring the kids and wife along, do you think I would be able to pull a wagon on the planned route?
Wagon will be fine, except for the occasional curbs at intersections. I personally walked the route before seeking the permit to ascertain access, distance and environment.
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Wagon will be fine, except for the occasional curbs at intersections. I personally walked the route before seeking the permit to ascertain access, distance and environment.
sounds good, we'll be there
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Coming up quick...
Bring your posterboards.
This is why we're marching:
http://youtu.be/kqMJDHDXI7U (http://youtu.be/kqMJDHDXI7U)
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Thanks for setting this up Pat. I would still like to know if the permit specifies a route?
Jackie Martin is a contact at the The News-Herald Newspapers, she is a reporter and I reached out to her and she would definately like to speak to someone about the Michigan Open Carry March April 27. I emailed Q Tom and Brian Jeffs about it to see how we should handle. Just hope they give some GOOD press not like Fox2 when I OC'd in my daughters school they really twisted the story and made me look really bad by saying people were outraged... That was a complete lie. People actually thanks me for carrying and not one single mother or family member was concerned period...
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Wagon will be fine, except for the occasional curbs at intersections. I personally walked the route before seeking the permit to ascertain access, distance and environment.
Wait, PAT why do we need a permit? Is this done just to be cordial?
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Wait, PAT why do we need a permit? Is this done just to be cordial?
That news media monitors the happenings of city council meetings, such as the case here. It is a great way to get exposure through the media.
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My Girlfriend and I are going to try and make it this Sunday! We just need to make arrangements for a sitter for some or all of the kids. This will be our first ever walk in an OC event. Really hoping we both learn a lot about OC and meet some great people! Unfortunately only one of us will be OCing due to us only having 1 pistol at the time being.
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My Girlfriend and I are going to try and make it this Sunday! We just need to make arrangements for a sitter for some or all of the kids. This will be our first ever walk in an OC event. Really hoping we both learn a lot about OC and meet some great people! Unfortunately only one of us will be OCing due to us only having 1 pistol at the time being.
Bring the kids. We want to show that we are ordinary people. I just got off the phone with a good friend that is bringing her 2 girls. And Detroit_fan is planning on pulling his wagon full of kids too.
Bring your friends. This is a very important event. The people of Romulus need to know that some of their officers continue to violate the civil rights of the citizens they're supposed to be serving.
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Wait, PAT why do we need a permit? Is this done just to be cordial?
The City of Romulus required a "No fee permit" for the demonstration. MOC has conducted demonstrations in other municipalities that required permits. I don't see any issue with complying. As The Q noted, the meeting was broadcast in real time and my attendance was noted on forums before I even got home that evening.
Thanks for the media contact.
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I am hoping to be able to go :)
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My Girlfriend and I are going to try and make it this Sunday! We just need to make arrangements for a sitter for some or all of the kids. This will be our first ever walk in an OC event. Really hoping we both learn a lot about OC and meet some great people! Unfortunately only one of us will be OCing due to us only having 1 pistol at the time being.
As Pat said, bring the kids. My wife and I are bringing our 2 & 4 year old girls and pulling them in a wagon. Great way to start them on the path to being Rights Activists :)
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I'm from Holland and I need a navigator. If someone who knows the way and wants a free ride let me know. I could get lost in my own back yard.
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I'm from Holland and I need a navigator. If someone who knows the way and wants a free ride let me know. I could get lost in my own back yard.
get one of those new fancy gps thingies
(http://funny-pictures-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/funny-gps-2011.jpg)
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get one of those new fancy gps thingies
(http://funny-pictures-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/funny-gps-2011.jpg)
Thank you ?
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I'm from Holland and I need a navigator. If someone who knows the way and wants a free ride let me know. I could get lost in my own back yard.
Here's a map: http://mapq.st/1hAxc6V (http://mapq.st/1hAxc6V)
Here's directions: http://www.mapquest.com/?version=1.0&hk=6-eAFFVPbZ#f6a2b4d934bb1173dcd6efae (http://www.mapquest.com/?version=1.0&hk=6-eAFFVPbZ#f6a2b4d934bb1173dcd6efae)
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WARNING
Watch your speeds, especially those coming in on Eureka. Romulus PD is specially proficient at pulling over speed violators. They used to have 4 or 5 cars on I-94 and I-275 and would nail as fast as they could write tickets. Haven't seen that operation set up in awhile.
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WARNING
Watch your speeds, especially those coming in on Eureka. Romulus PD is specially proficient at pulling over speed violators. They used to have 4 or 5 cars on I-94 and I-275 and would nail as fast as they could write tickets. Haven't seen that operation set up in awhile.
Still in operation last week on I-94.
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Co-Worker reported that WWJ had some limited coverage on the Romulus march Sunday.
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Still in operation last week on I-94.
So did anyone contact the News Herald from the info I provided to Q and Co.? Q said he forwarded to the coordinator but I never heard anything else. Jackie is waiting for someone to call her please let me know.
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So did anyone contact the News Herald from the info I provided to Q and Co.? Q said he forwarded to the coordinator but I never heard anything else. Jackie is waiting for someone to call her please let me know.
When was the last time you talked to Jackie? She's written 2 articles about the event, in as many days. Does she still want someone to call her? Please let me know.
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When was the last time you talked to Jackie? She's written 2 articles about the event, in as many days. Does she still want someone to call her? Please let me know.
She sent me an email on April 21st requesting I call her about the march, original email to her was sent on April 20th. I chose to forward to Q and Co. rather than call myself so that we (MOC) could have the right person contact her. Not that I am incapable but rather so that MOC could have the best outcome. Media likes to spin things....
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She sent me an email on April 21st requesting I call her about the march, original email to her was sent on April 20th. I chose to forward to Q and Co. rather than call myself so that we (MOC) could have the right person contact her. Not that I am incapable but rather so that MOC could have the best outcome. Media likes to spin things....
I guess you didn't see these articles that she wrote:
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/23/news/doc5356c12e5b133004856942.txt (http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/23/news/doc5356c12e5b133004856942.txt)
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/25/news/doc5359786299703941505111.txt (http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/25/news/doc5359786299703941505111.txt)
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I guess you didn't see these articles that she wrote:
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/23/news/doc5356c12e5b133004856942.txt (http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/23/news/doc5356c12e5b133004856942.txt)
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/25/news/doc5359786299703941505111.txt (http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/25/news/doc5359786299703941505111.txt)
No I didn't, she wrote the articles after she contacted me. Q forwarded the email I sent him to you and I asked that I be updated when someone speaks to her but that never happened. Again I requested and expected an email from someone from MOC (Pat or Rob) letting me know someone reached out to her but that never happened which is why I asked...
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No I didn't, she wrote the articles after she contacted me. Q forwarded the email I sent him to you and I asked that I be updated when someone speaks to her but that never happened. Again I requested and expected an email from someone from MOC (Pat or Rob) letting me know someone reached out to her but that never happened which is why I asked...
I wish Leacher went a step further so that Jackie could have written properly that pistol free zones only apply to people conceal carrying...
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No I didn't, she wrote the articles after she contacted me. Q forwarded the email I sent him to you and I asked that I be updated when someone speaks to her but that never happened. Again I requested and expected an email from someone from MOC (Pat or Rob) letting me know someone reached out to her but that never happened which is why I asked...
I must have read a different email than the one you sent.
From your email to Phil:
"Let me know how we as MOC should handle..."
Phil's reply to you:
"I've CCd Rob, our media director and Pat our SE Regional coordinator.
We'll follow up as appropriate.
Thank you!"
Did I miss something?
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No I think this is my mistake and misunderstanding. I stated: "Let me know how we as MOC should handle..." Q responded back saying he forwarded to our media director and our SE Regional coordinator. "We'll follow up as appropriate. Thank you!" I thought that he meant I would be followed up with after you guys contact her but I know now that he meant that he will followup with her as appropriate and NOT me....
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No I think this is my mistake and misunderstanding. I stated: "Let me know how we as MOC should handle..." Q responded back saying he forwarded to our media director and our SE Regional coordinator. "We'll follow up as appropriate. Thank you!" I thought that he meant I would be followed up with after you guys contact her but I know now that he meant that he will followup with her as appropriate and NOT me....
Kewl. Glad it all worked out then.
On to Sunday...
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1 more day folks, 50 degrees and no rain, beautiful day for a walk
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Today!
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getting the girls ready, see you all in a couple hours
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Thanks to everyone that came out today to participate in the march.
There was over 100 participants.
Every single one of you made this a successful event!
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Thanks to everyone that came out today to participate in the march.
There was over 100 participants.
Every single one of you made this a successful event!
It was definitely worth the drive from Grand Rapids!! Met a lot of cool people today!! Hope to be at another rally real soon! Maybe another one in the Grand Rapids area again!
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Impressive TurnOut, Thanks to all that traveled to be at this event
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This was my first Open Carry event and id like to say that it was a great experience. I will be going to more and supporting my 2nd and showing people what law abiding responsible gun owners look like.
I met a few cool people there. RJ if your reading this find me on facebook look for rughbrn@hotmail.com
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Great job Pat and everyone else that helped with this event, turnout was great and we really enjoyed it.
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Great job Pat and everyone else that helped with this event, turnout was great and we really enjoyed it.
Agreed, thank you to everybody that set this up!
Disappointed to see such poor representation from the press corp. Apparently illegal behavior from members of a corrupt police department do not make good news stories.
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Some people at this event.
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Nice. Can you put some names to the pic?
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Nice. Can you put some names to the pic?
I can help with that, Michigander and Evil Creamsicle
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I can help with that, Michigander and Evil Creamsicle
Nice article in Tuesdays NewsHerald about the march.
Pat is quoted and so is chief "Leach" ....he still says stop/arrest were valid..jeesh! :(
Good job everyone.
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/04/29/news/doc535fe2c51c8bd401722815.txt
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Is the arrestee pursing a lawsuit?
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Is the arrestee pursing a lawsuit?
Raggs has posted on MGO that the has already done so. Maybe Raggs can provide us with some of the details.
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Raggs has posted on MGO that the has already done so. Maybe Raggs can provide us with some of the details.
Sorry, I misspoke, he was referred to council.