Agitation to restore the Second Amendment right to open-carry legally permitted firearms continues to surface in the form of proposed legislation in state houses nationwide, as well as in public demonstrations.
Among those demonstrations is one planned in downtown Indianapolis on the day after Thanksgiving in which gun owners will openly carry rifles and handguns around Monument Circle and the Circle Centre Mall to "see how long it takes to get asked to leave." According to discussions on IndianaShooter.com, the purpose of the walk is to "educate our fellow Hoosiers about our rights to lawfully keep and bear arms."
However, not all Second Amendment advocates think this is a good idea.
City-County Councilor Ed Coleman said he is a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights but has concerns about the walk. "I urge this group to reconsider their actions," he said via e-mail to the theindychannel.com. "I don't think it will have the desired effect that they are looking for."
Mike Hilton, of Pop Guns, called the plan asinine. "It's kind of cowboy action. It's little children playing," he said. "The general population is intimidated by firearms, so why cause a problem?"
For more on this planned demonstration as well as Georgia's proposed right-to-carry bill, go to:
- Some Question Gun Enthusiasts' Black Friday Walk Downtown
- “The general population are intimidated by firearms, so why cause a problem?”
- Thread: OC carry lunch;
- Georgia REAL Right-to-Carry Bill Getting Push Back from the Anti-Liberty Establishment;
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So folks in Indy, how did it go? If it is legal, and it is, then there is no harm and no foul. What part of "keep and BEAR arms" do some politicians not understand?
I would just like to point out that at no time did we ACTUALLY plan on entering the mall with any long guns. These comments were purely sarcastic and are being blown WAY out of proportion. We did initially plan to enter the mall after the event, but only to shop for Christmas and without long guns. Simon Malls are well known for their VERY anti-self-defense policy and we knew without a shadow of a doubt they would not let us enter openly carrying any firearms.
I hope this clears things up a bit. If anyone has any questions about the event, please feel free to sign up over at IndianaShooter.com and we'll be more than happy to have a civil discussion with you.
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I have to agree that such a demonstration is likely going to be counterproductive and could generate a backlash of feeling against gun owners. I'm all in favor of concealed carry and do so full time, but I have mixed feelings about a bunch of folks walking around with black guns slung over their shoulders.
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Hmm downtown Indy packed with gun-totin hot shots... nothin outta the ordinary there. I just might take a trip up to the city just to see the look on people's faces. They're so uppity downtown the only people that'll talk to u are the panhandlers.
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Hmm downtown Indy packed with gun-totin hot shots... nothin outta the ordinary there. I just might take a trip up to the city just to see the look on people's faces. They're so uppity downtown the only people that'll talk to u are the panhandlers.
I agree with your point, please share with us more good articles.
I have to agree that such a demonstration is likely going to be counterproductive and could generate a backlash of feeling against gun owners. I'm all in favor of concealed carry and do so full time, but I have mixed feelings about a bunch of folks walking around with black guns slung over their shoulders.
I would just like to point out that at no time did we ACTUALLY plan on entering the mall with any long guns. These comments were purely sarcastic and are being blown WAY out of proportion. We did initially plan to enter the mall after the event, but only to shop for Christmas and without long guns. Simon Malls are well known for their VERY anti-self-defense policy and we knew without a shadow of a doubt they would not let us enter openly carrying any firearms.
I hope this clears things up a bit. If anyone has any questions about the event, please feel free to sign up over at IndianaShooter.com and we'll be more than happy to have a civil discussion with you.
Thanks!
So folks in Indy, how did it go? If it is legal, and it is, then there is no harm and no foul. What part of "keep and BEAR arms" do some politicians not understand?
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