When do we start shooting ?

[jaybet]

What about a large number of individual localized gatherings where the numbers could be added. Sortof like the illegals did when they wanted to flaunt their flags.

[TFox2112]

That's a good idea, too. Maybe five figures of folks in several state capitols. That could at least open some eyes and perhaps show those who would support the cause, but are reluctant to speak up, that there are actually a lot of us.

Who's on board?

[Pathfinder]

That's a good idea, too. Maybe five figures of folks in several state capitols. That could at least open some eyes and perhaps show those who would support the cause, but are reluctant to speak up, that there are actually a lot of us.

Who's on board?

I'm in, let's set a meaningful date. Like April 19th (Lexington and Concord)? Or June 26th (Heller day)?

The state capital is only 3 hours away.

[Rob10ring]

What about a large number of individual localized gatherings where the numbers could be added. Sortof like the illegals did when they wanted to flaunt their flags.

I'd go to a march on a capitol. Maybe we could get all 4 and a half million NRA members. AZ's capitol is probably a little closer to me, but the message is probably a lot more important to be made in Sacramento, so I pledge to make the drive. California politicians need to be reminded that there are still a lot of us here!

We could all fly the Gadsden flags (Don't tread on me!). And of course the stars and stripes. No flags of other countries!

I vote for Heller day.

This is really a great idea. How can we mobilize this?

[twyacht]

To add to a large organized gathering, The WHAT IF? all particpants were to show up with a rifle or firearm that is UNLOADED and has a trigger lock on it, or tie-wrapped like at a gun show. Probably 1 idiot would ruin it for everyone else, and the LEO's would get too jumpy. Just a thought.

I think the message would be more pronounced if a Million Patriot March happened and we all had a rifle. Even if it had a lock on it.

The Mr. Heston Speech comes to mind.

[Sponsor]

[TFox2112]

So who knows somebody at the NRA? We could really get some big names out there if they would help sponsor this. Also, maybe The Heritage Foundation and or Grassroots.org would like in on the action. I agree with the unloaded rifles. That would really make a cool statement. There will have to be some way to keep the riff raff out, though. A few idiots could really foul things up.

[Rob10ring]

Probably just having so many VOTERS show up would be a pretty big message. They would have to face that we aren't some little fringe group of lunatics. I think Heller Day should really become something. Good day for presents.

[tombogan03884]

I tried to Organize something similar last spring, 20,000 gun Owning voters at each of 50 state capitals. I contacted NRA, SAC, GOA, and JFPO for ORGANIZATIONAL and ADMINISTRATIVE assistance or advice on some one I could contact for advice on organizing this event. I was seeking ADVICE, NOT financial help. I contacted them in late Feb. and early March, if I get a reply I will post it here.
If I don't die of freaking shock first. 

[Pathfinder]

My humble thoughts on this are:

1. Leave the big guys out, they will jump on the bandwagon if and when the ball gets rolling. Doesn't mean we can't use their resources, though, like contacting the local NRA reps for local help.

2. No guns on the march (except CCW of course), as noted it will be impossible to keep the riff raff from being and doing something stupid.

3. It would help if we focused on what the message to be transmitted is, keep it simple, likes it's all for the children (their RKBA that is), something the local average skeet, trap, hunting and rifle clubs would grab hold of and support by publicizing and turning their members out.

4. If a million people decked out in camo or ghillie suits carrying guns, some with bayonets, and more than a few locked and loaded or carrying inappropriately or illegally (see "stupid" comment above), it will be a field day for our enemies, so we need to do all we can to avoid that.

[TFox2112]

Probably just having so many VOTERS show up would be a pretty big message. They would have to face that we aren't some little fringe group of lunatics. I think Heller Day should really become something. Good day for presents.

Big +1 Fuzz! I'm going to start my Heller Day list. ( and I thought Christmas was getting expensive)