Michigan Open Carry, Inc.
OC Events - Calendar - Regional Map => Events - Statewide Open Carry Related => Topic started by: TheQ on August 04, 2012, 10:59:18 PM
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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).
Please come help us promote SB-59 and make sure the person who is holding the bill up gets our message: This bill must pass -- NOW! This rally may be the most important thing we've done for this bill to-date! It's a must-attend for anyone interested in helping this bill pass!
Relevant Links:
- Facebook Event (https://www.facebook.com/events/349924165084104/)
- Special Message from Michigan Open Carry, Inc. President about the rally (http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=fdaae4d328)
- Sign-up link for special mailing list to stay informed about details of the rally. (http://eepurl.com/oejcT) This email list will be destroy after the rally is over.
Event Details:
Where: City of Monroe, MI (http://goo.gl/maps/cM5pz) (Exact Rally Point/Plan found here (http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=10312eb6ff))
When: August 25, 2012 (11:00AM - 5:00 PM)
What to do to attend
- Sign Up for the email list I have created just for rally. (http://eepurl.com/oejcT) I'll send updates about this rally to this new list. After the rally is over, I will destroy this new list. I only made a separate list so we don't keep spamming those who aren't interested (or can't) attend.
- Mark August 25, 2012 (between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM) on your calendar.
Find Details about the rally including locations/schedule here (http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=10312eb6ff)
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Planning to attend, OC as usual.
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My car gets good mileage who would like to car pool from Kzoo?
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My car gets good mileage who would like to car pool from Kzoo?
Adam Yancer is coordinating the I-94 carpool. Please contact him.
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Sorry guys, I won't be able to make it, I have mandatory training all day. I am passing it on to others I know that are interested in the bill passing.
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I will be there +1
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Count me in and possibly +2
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I will be there! ;D
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Today is aug. 21 it would be ok if you'ld let us know where the rally is being held.
Gerry
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Today is aug. 21 it would be ok if you'ld let us know where the rally is being held.
Gerry
I will make a detailed post and update the OP this evening.
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Today is aug. 21 it would be ok if you'ld let us know where the rally is being held.
Gerry
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=10312eb6ff (http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=10312eb6ff)
Here is an email that has information about the rally.
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288+ Views and only 10 replies of "I'll be there".......pathetic!!! :(
This is a chance for us to do some really postive things and we only have 10 replies......and 3 of them are Phil's posts!!
What's the excuse for the other 268 people??
Too far/no gas/unreliable car?...there are carpools.
Not enough notice?.....been up on MOC, MGO, and prob OCDO for weeks...not to mention talked about at every OC event for the last 2 months
Can't get off work?......call in sick....or dead cause if we keep letting politicians dictate our 2A rights we will be soon (figuratively of course)
Don't have a babysitter?......bring the kids....it will be the safest place for three counties!!
Don't want to bring food?......who cares!.....Pat doesn't eat food.....just liberals and 1911's
Too many other things going on?.....wake up earlier...go to bed later...or do them on Sunday
Don't know anybody there?....My name is Jeremy.....I like long walks on the beach.....puppies....and shooting things....now you know me.
For every excuse I bet there is a way around it.
Bet if this was a sale on firearms and for only 2 hours you could buy a Sig, Kimber, Para, Colt, S&W, H&K, Rock River, DPMS, Stag, or any other kind of firearm for $30 people would make the time!!!! Prove to me and to the Michigan Legislature that gun owners are just as passionate about gun laws as we are about guns!!!
I know this may come off as an "in your face" post but I can ensure you that, if people show up I will welcome you as a friend and thank you for coming.
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Some views are from the same person...but point made.
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I'm sure there are some whos plans will depend on last minute decisions, there are probably others of course who are planning to attend and just chose not to reply "attending." Plus it doesnt account for all the people that were told about this by someone who has read it, some views also might be by "guest" users who arent sign up on the forum. Others may have already confirmed on facebook.
But your point is valid...it would be nice to know how many people we can expect to attend.
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Some views are from the same person...but point made.
Yeah, I didn't consider that until after I posted my little "rant."
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I'm sure there are some whos plans will depend on last minute decisions, there are probably others of course who are planning to attend and just chose not to reply "attending." Plus it doesnt account for all the people that were told about this by someone who has read it, some views also might be by "guest" users who arent sign up on the forum. Others may have already confirmed on facebook.
But your point is valid...it would be nice to know how many people we can expect to attend.
Very good points. I was just having a momentarily heated moment when I saw how many people have viewed it compared to how many are coming. It's not from a lack of the MOC officers getting the word out but rather a lack of support on our part (members).
If I got frustrated as simply a member, I can imagine how frustrating it could be as an officer when it comes to a lack of participation.
However, I will trust your insights and hope that many more people will be there.
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I completely understand how you feel, there is a lot of talk about what needs to be dont but when it comes time to do not nearly as many people take action.
If more people spend as much time doing as they do talking we would probably see a lot more pro gun legislation introduced and passed in this state.
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Bagz - I loved the rant. I unfortunately am out of town this weekend, and hope to get back in time for the dinner in Kzoo. I have viewed this just about every time there is a new post, so you can put the viewed count on my shoulders.
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288+ Views and only 10 replies of "I'll be there".......pathetic!!! :(
This is a chance for us to do some really postive things and we only have 10 replies......and 3 of them are Phil's posts!!
What's the excuse for the other 268 people??
Too far/no gas/unreliable car?...there are carpools.
Not enough notice?.....been up on MOC, MGO, and prob OCDO for weeks...not to mention talked about at every OC event for the last 2 months
Can't get off work?......call in sick....or dead cause if we keep letting politicians dictate our 2A rights we will be soon (figuratively of course)
Don't have a babysitter?......bring the kids....it will be the safest place for three counties!!
Don't want to bring food?......who cares!.....Pat doesn't eat food.....just liberals and 1911's
Too many other things going on?.....wake up earlier...go to bed later...or do them on Sunday
Don't know anybody there?....My name is Jeremy.....I like long walks on the beach.....puppies....and shooting things....now you know me.
For every excuse I bet there is a way around it.
Bet if this was a sale on firearms and for only 2 hours you could buy a Sig, Kimber, Para, Colt, S&W, H&K, Rock River, DPMS, Stag, or any other kind of firearm for $30 people would make the time!!!! Prove to me and to the Michigan Legislature that gun owners are just as passionate about gun laws as we are about guns!!!
I know this may come off as an "in your face" post but I can ensure you that, if people show up I will welcome you as a friend and thank you for coming.
Have you seen Pat?!?!?
You don't that fat without consuming mass quantities of mammal flesh charred over an ignited flame pit.
If I did not fear incarceration from human authority figures, I would terminate your life functions by applying sufficient pressure to your blunt skull so as to force its collapse!
On second thought, when my people come to colonize this planet, you will be on the protected rolls, and no harm will come to you
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Great. Pat is for another protected class of people.
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Have you seen Pat?!?!?
You don't that fat without consuming mass quantities of mammal flesh charred over an ignited flame pit.
If I did not fear incarceration from human authority figures, I would terminate your life functions by applying sufficient pressure to your blunt skull so as to force its collapse!
On second thought, when my people come to colonize this planet, you will be on the protected rolls, and no harm will come to you
Hahahaha......"when my people come" Huh?!?!? I knew you were a little off but I wasn't sure how off ;D
Not sure if being on said "protected rolls" is such a good thing. Based on you apparent verocious appitite for mammal flesh, one would have to assume these "rolls" you speak of are dinner rolls to be used to sop up the last morsals of flesh.
My question would then have to be; are these rolls wheat rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls?
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Great. Pat is for another protected class of people.
I think in his reference of "protected rolls" you could translate into the word "pets" lol
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I think in his reference of "protected rolls" you could translate into the word "pets" lol
Well.....I am a good looking man ;D
Anywhoo....lets get ready to rock this rally fellas!!
Gettin stoked up myself.
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Will you all be attending the rally in Monroe? As of now, I plan to attend. But I work a midnight shift so it depends on how the work load is friday night. Maybe I can't catch a nap after work and join everyone at 11? I'm trying lol anyway, I hope to see you all there. It'd be nice to put a face to these forum names.
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I will be there!
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I have news. Our message is getting through! I personally received a call from the majority leader this evening. Him and I have a 10 or 15 minute conversation about this matter. I wanted to let you know we are being heard.
Now on Saturday to Monroe we go to make sure his constituents and any news channel that will listen to us hear our message as well!
This by no diminishes our purpose in showing up Saturday! Now more than ever we much follow up on this rally and show him we can deliver the political heat!
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My wife and I will attend.
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Unfortunately, I cannot attend. I can't get out of work that day. :(
I'm hoping my son and his best friend are able to make it.
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My wife and I will attend.
Great and welcome to our forums! We hope you'll stay a while.
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Posted on the FB I think, my wife will be going too but she doesn't OC, yet.
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Posted info on Michigan Sportsman...
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Will you all be attending the rally in Monroe?
I, unfortunately, will not be there. I will be working, but it's not as simple as taking the day off or getting someone to sub for me. I am the project manager. I wrote the contract. I am the top guy that has to be on site as everyone works for me and I am the only one that can answer questions and solve problems.
I wish everyone success! I am encouraged to read of the outside contacts made to PH (pres) already!
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I, unfortunately, will not be there. I will be working, but it's not as simple as taking the day off or getting someone to sub for me. I am the project manager. I wrote the contract. I am the top guy that has to be on site as everyone works for me and I am the only one that can answer questions and solve problems.
I wish everyone success! I am encouraged to read of the outside contacts made to PH (pres) already!
Our project manager likes to micro-manage things but he also likes to leave at 4:30 and good luck getting him to answer his cell on the weekend while you're working 24 hours over the weekend!
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I, unfortunately, will not be there. I will be working, but it's not as simple as taking the day off or getting someone to sub for me. I am the project manager. I wrote the contract. I am the top guy that has to be on site as everyone works for me and I am the only one that can answer questions and solve problems.
I wish everyone success! I am encouraged to read of the outside contacts made to PH (pres) already!
But you had no trouble making it to the gunboard. Did everyone else have to take off that day also because of your unavailability to solve problems?
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I was gone a few minutes and I wasn't managing a construction project that day. :)
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I was gone a few minutes and I wasn't managing a construction project that day. :)
That's what I like about you, never catch you without an excuse. ;)
Kinda like Richardville himself.
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That's what I like about you, never catch you without an excuse. ;)
You going?
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You going?
I've been in on this since Q and I first talked about doing it months ago. We then got a couple of others on board and now it's an event. So of course I'm going.
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288+ Views and only 10 replies of "I'll be there".......pathetic!!! :(
This is a chance for us to do some really postive things and we only have 10 replies......and 3 of them are Phil's posts!!
What's the excuse for the other 268 people??
Too far/no gas/unreliable car?...there are carpools.
Not enough notice?.....been up on MOC, MGO, and prob OCDO for weeks...not to mention talked about at every OC event for the last 2 months
Can't get off work?......call in sick....or dead cause if we keep letting politicians dictate our 2A rights we will be soon (figuratively of course)
Don't have a babysitter?......bring the kids....it will be the safest place for three counties!!
Don't want to bring food?......who cares!.....Pat doesn't eat food.....just liberals and 1911's
Too many other things going on?.....wake up earlier...go to bed later...or do them on Sunday
Don't know anybody there?....My name is Jeremy.....I like long walks on the beach.....puppies....and shooting things....now you know me.
For every excuse I bet there is a way around it.
Bet if this was a sale on firearms and for only 2 hours you could buy a Sig, Kimber, Para, Colt, S&W, H&K, Rock River, DPMS, Stag, or any other kind of firearm for $30 people would make the time!!!! Prove to me and to the Michigan Legislature that gun owners are just as passionate about gun laws as we are about guns!!!
I know this may come off as an "in your face" post but I can ensure you that, if people show up I will welcome you as a friend and thank you for coming.
I would love to be there. Anyone willing to pick me up from Iraq? Sorry for the short notice. ;) People participate when they are able. Many that are unable to come have helped the cause along in other ways. I like many others have written letters to said Reps. I take this time to ask others that are unable to attend to write a letter and show your support. BTW, I did get a response about 10 days later.
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Thanks for hanging out with us, Ken. :)
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Lets see. Gun.. Check. Recorder... Check. 2 pounds of coleslaw... Check. Ready to go I think. See you all there.
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NO PFZ zones, SB-59 Monroe,Michigan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwjPIhQ-9U4#ws)
Monroe,Michigan SB-59 Rally (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCA7EbQ4HYk#ws)
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A great time was had by all. I will be getting pictures together that I took of the event. We were noticed. Our message was clear. It was also good to connect with some new friends. And to re-establish an old one.
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How many people made it? Unfortunately, I was at a wedding. Tried telling the wife we HAD to go, but she wouldn't hear it. (If it was my family, I would have sent the bride and groom a card...)
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Thank you all for everything. I had a great time and it was a decent sized group I think. Keep up the good work and I'll be there for support along with my loved ones. Let's hope we made an impact today.
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Not sure if we had an exact count, but I think the video and photo's say enough...
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Pictures are posted here:
http://imageshack.us/g/254/dsc08281n.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/g/254/dsc08281n.jpg/)
If you want more, let me know.
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new member here. i stopped by for a bit before work i enjoyed meeting a few ppl. I'm going to try to make some more events in the future. i did drop some pop off down at the picnic area for everyone i hope it was enough.
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We visit Monroe again on 9/30. More to come soon. Save the date.
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Looking forward. I will be there again. Hits on your tube are getting a few hundred a day.