2nd Annual Patriots' Day Walk - Urbana, OH - April 18, 2009

[Michael]

The other thread is from last year, and has the wrong date in the subject. So I thought I would start a new thread.

This upcoming walk is on Saturday, April 18, 2009.


Get ready for the 2nd Annual Patriots' Day Walk!

When: Saturday April 18th. Please arrive between between 10:00 and 10:30 AM.

Where: Downtown Urbana, Ohio. Behind the Urbana Municipal Building in the lot adjacent to the fire and police departments (one block south of the the traffic circle).

Why: To celebrate freedom and exercise the right to keep and bear arms.

Saturday April 18th is the anniversary of Paul Revere's and William Dawes' ride, and Sunday April 19th (Patriots' Day) is the 234th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" when American patriots stood up against the British army at the battles of Lexington and Concord and fought our initial fight for liberty and independence.

The British army was under orders from General Thomas Gage to confiscate arms and munitions. The Minutemen and Colonial Militia were prepared to give it to them, just not in the way they expected:

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Last year's "open carry" walk was fun and inspiring and will be expanded this year with the inclusion of long guns. All long guns will be inspected prior to walk and must be unloaded with detachable magazines removed and be equipped with open bolt / open chamber indicator flags. A flag will be supplied to anyone who needs it. A carry strap or sling is highly recommended. Long gun muzzle must be pointed straight up or straight down at all times. NO MUZZLE WAIVING… PERIOD!! And unless your life is threatened, your handgun must remain holstered at all times.

Anyone who wishes to walk with us is welcome. Some will walk with us in solidarity unarmed. You do not need a firearm to walk.

Last year's walk:

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We will meet behind the Urbana Municipal Building in the lot adjacent to the Fire and Police departments Between 10:00 and 10:30 AM, Saturday April 18th. The walk will take place in the downtown area and last for approximately 1 to 1½ hours.

After the walk is completed we will likely meet somewhere to eat lunch. Depending on the weather, a get-together may occur after lunch for those who wish to shoot and socialize.

See you there!

Michael

[Beekeeper]

I should be able to make it. I don't know if I'll have anyone else with me yet or not.

[JSLACK7851]

I am planning to go. So far my spouse doesn't want to go, and I'd rather ride my Harley, so that leaves the dog out this time,(He went to Northwood). I read something about shooting? Should I bring extra ammo? I love poking holes in paper, beer cans, water jugs, ect, ect.

[Michael]

Just a reminder that it's tomorrow.

[AlanM]

Just a reminder that it's tomorrow.

No, it's still today by my calendar. Oh, you mean the walk. Never mind.

[tmcblane]

I was driving thru urbana this afternoon and saw a crowd of people I believe they were waiting to go in and eat. Looked like a nice turnout!

[Music Man]

I would have loved to attend this but I had prior plans today. It was the Troy/Miami County MS walk. I have DJ'd it for the last 6 years or so (as a freebie). There was a great turn out with what looked to be about 500 or so walkers with super weather.

[Michael]

I was driving thru urbana this afternoon and saw a crowd of people I believe they were waiting to go in and eat. Looked like a nice turnout!

That was probably us.

Had a great turnout! At least 20 walkers.

[tmcblane]

I was driving thru urbana this afternoon and saw a crowd of people I believe they were waiting to go in and eat. Looked like a nice turnout!

That was probably us.

Had a great turnout! At least 20 walkers.

You guys were all congregated in the corner of the square, possibly waiting to get into the restaurant , had a big white flag . Glad you had a great turnout, anyone question anyone about what was going on?

[Michael]

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Residents march with firearms in downtown Urbana

Updated 10:37 PM Saturday, April 18, 2009

URBANA — Ruth Helms' jaw dropped just a little as she sat in a barber shop in downtown Urbana and a small parade of armed men and women walked past the business.

In order to raise awareness about Ohio's gun laws, a group of about 30 men, women and children celebrated their right to bear arms Saturday, April 18.

Thomas Horch, who organized the Patriots' Day Open Carry Walk, said the walk was designed to educate people about gun rights in Ohio. For about an hour, the small group walked through downtown Urbana carrying rifles and handguns. The rifles were not loaded, and the handguns were holstered at all times, Horch said. Authorities were also notified about the walk in advance.

"We just want to exercise our liberties," said Michael Craft of St. Paris. "It's more of a celebration. It's not a protest or anything."

Joseph Ponikvar traveled all the way from Cleveland to join in the walk. He said he wanted to show his support for Ohio’s open carry laws. He said he is also trying to organize a rally on May 30 in Cleveland. Ponikvar said he believes it is actually safer to carry guns openly as opposed to concealed carry laws.

"I personally don’t like concealed carry unless you have to do it," he said.

Horch said the walk has grown a little since last year, when about 15 people showed up. This year, the figure roughly doubled, he said. Those who attended the walk were not required to carry a firearm.

Horch said the walk, which was in its second year this year, would be an annual event in Urbana.

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[Ring]

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