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Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:11 am
by Chuck
WInning hearts and influencing minds.
We are pleased to say the Buckeye Firearms has joined Ohio Carry and OFCC as cosponsors of the Patriots Day Rally.
Nobody eats their own like the pro gun crowd and our rights are under attack like never seen in my lifetime.
There are much more important thing to do than bicker with each other.

Let Freedom ring.

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:34 am
by WY_Not
Good news indeed, Chuck.

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:21 pm
by Bruenor
I plan to be there, and will be bringing two of my like minded friends.

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:28 pm
by Chuck
Glad to have you!
If you get a chance, look me up
Heck, look us all up; several of us will be there

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:21 pm
by Bruenor
received a nice email on this from BFA.. surprised it's the first formal contact I've seen on this event besides a facebook and forum post, and I did search for more info.
Join the Patriots Day Rally at the Ohio Statehouse

You are cordially invited to a rally for Patriotism and Freedom hosted by Ohioans for Concealed Carry, Ohio Carry, and Buckeye Firearms Association on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Ohio Statehouse, One Capitol Square in Columbus.

Hear historical information on the role private ownership of firearms played in our country's founding.

Hear immigrants talk of their experiences with freedom before coming to this country and their experiences now.

Hear young people, the future of our great country, speak about why freedom is so important to their generation.

No registration is required. Just show up. But we do ask that you help us gauge how many will attend with the following 1 question survey:

CLICK HERE to tell us if you plan to attend.

This is not necessarily an open carry event, but feel free to exercise your First and Second Amendment rights.

TIPS:

* Dress neatly. Be polite. Show the world we're just ordinary Americans who love and respect our God-given freedom.
* Bring American flags and other symbols of freedom.
* This is NOT a political event. So please don't bring signs that insult candidates or political parties.
* It's a family event, so bring the kids and celebrate our heritage together.

PARKING:

Here are some sources to find parking in downtown Columbus.

Parkopedia
BestParking.com
ParkingPanda

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:08 am
by Brian D.
Tomorrow!

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:46 am
by Pops Fun
See you there!! Bring a couple with me, the more the merrier!! :D

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:58 am
by Chuck
I'll be the fat guy with a mustache!
See you there!

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:10 am
by techmike
Chuck wrote:I'll be the fat guy with a mustache!
See you there!
Surely not the only one!

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:53 pm
by Bruenor
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Saturday's Patriots Day Rally at the Ohio Statehouse is organized by three groups that oppose most gun regulations, including Ohio Carry, Buckeye Firearms Association and Ohioans for Concealed Carry.

Gary Witt of Ohioans For Concealed Carry says the event, which begins at 11 a.m., is not necessarily a gun rally. He says it’s meant to celebrate freedom and honor those who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War.

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:28 am
by sd790
An excellent event. Thanks to everyone who helped put this together.

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Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:31 pm
by Chuck
Here is an excellent highlight video from our friend werz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfykSvg ... e=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:29 am
by kcclark
I thought the turnout was indicative of many of our brethren not taking the current anti-gun climate seriously.

Re: Patriots Day Celebration, April 21, 2018

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:35 pm
by Chuck
We had about 300 compared to about 60 or so one week earlier, and about 1000 five weeks before that.
Several of the national group that was rallying one week before ours was complaining about ours, but the plans were made long before we ever heard of them; come to think of it, I never heard of their organization before then at all.

Anyway, if one needs an excuse for the crowd size, one can use the fact that this was the third one in six weeks.
Or, one can simply enjoy the fact that patriotism was running high and plenty of media got a first hand look at who we are.
And so does anyone who bothers to watch the live feed of werz's video

I think we put forth a valid cross section of gun owners who represents not just gun owners, but the average American here in the heartland.

**Upon reflection if I had it to do again, I would have invited the crowd to step closer to the podium. that would have created better visuals
It was almost like no one wanted anywhere close to those TV guys