Michigan Coalition March and Assembly at the Capital

[Barrettone]

Fellow MGO'ers:

This is the BIG ONE!!!

Brought to you by MGO, MCRGO, MOC, MI-SCC and 2nd Amendment March.

When: March 20, 2013 from 10am to 2pm

Where:
Lansing, Michigan

What:
A march on the capital will be organized by MOC. We have the Capitol steps and north and south capital lawn reserved. People can visit their state representatives from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., speakers and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and visits with their state senators from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Our preliminary expected count is 3,000 people. We have reserved a 60' x 40' tent. There will be six 6' tables in the tent, one each for MCRGO, MOC, MGO, MI-SCC and the Second Amendment March. The sixth table we'll hold in reserve for the NRA if they participate. Each group will be responsible for bringing their own materials and logos, etc. for their tables. We have a podium, flags, and banner poles (for the Second Amendment March) reserved for the Capitol steps. We have also hired a band for entertainment and a professional company in Lansing to do sound. All of the organizations will have a representative speaking, and we will also have several politicians and possibly a celebrity speaker. For the grounds, we'll have four portable bathrooms and 10 large waste containers.


Special Notes:
We also need to get the word out about responsible carry at events like this including muzzle discipline with long guns and ensuring that people aren't handling firearms such as playing around with actions, unloading and loading, etc.

MGO will be mobilizing our trailer and show kits along with merchandising. We will need volunteers for this event to work the table, and others to help with general operations. Please PM SeeTee to get on the list.

Thank You,
Jeff LaFave
MGO President

Printable flyer for the march in .pdf format 20623

[Dongizmo]

March 20, 2012?

[Barrettone]

March 20, 2012?

It says 2013...what're you looking at??? LOL :mrgreen:

[gray1toys]

Just a thought, if we are trying to get the non gun public on our side would it be less intimidating to tone down the open display of arms. These are not gun people and we dont want turn them against us,we need their support. Again just a thought.

[Barrettone]

Just a thought, if we are trying to get the non gun public on our side would it be less intimidating to tone down the open display of arms. These are not gun people and we dont want turn them against us,we need their support. Again just a thought.

You can't stop it from happenning. It's a public venue, and they have the right. All we can do is emplore them to carry responsibly.

[Dongizmo]

Can you make it a event on your FB page, so it can be shared?:hick:

[DarkSydeAcres]

Just shared this info to the masses thru our social networking pages. We will be there as well. Thanks for organizing the march and giving good solid advanced notice.

[sonicmatter]

I'll see what I can do with my local friends who are 2A supporters. They run a small business so I cannot promise they will be there but I assure you "I" will be there to support the cause.:flag:

Molon labe and Semper Fidelis!

[.40 Cal]

I'm in.... See you all there.

[Bobofett]

This is great! I know it has been on here about carrying something to the show, is it legal to open carry a pistol? Will you be able to meet the senators or reps while carrying? I didn't think you would be able to. Just making sure.

[zigziggityzoo]

This is great! I know it has been on here about carrying something to the show, is it legal to open carry a pistol? Will you be able to meet the senators or reps while carrying? I didn't think you would be able to. Just making sure.

Is it legal? Yes.

Will you be able to meet your senators/reps while carrying? Well there's no particular law against it, but they may refuse to meet with you whether you're carrying or not.

[Tomblair84]

I'm in and I got 6 others going to

[IIChance]

I was there on January 19th, I'm lined up to be there on February 8th, and I plan to be there on March 20th. Keep up the good fight everybody! Remember to e-mail, fax, and snail-mail your representatives over & over and to join & support with effort and $ organizations such as the Michigan Gun Owners and the NRA that are allowing us to make our voices effectively heard.

[tootsie]

I was there on January 19th, I'm lined up to be there on February 8th, and I plan to be there on March 20th. Keep up the good fight everybody! Remember to e-mail, fax, and snail-mail your representatives over & over and to join & support with effort and $ organizations such as the Michigan Gun Owners and the NRA that are allowing us to make our voices effectively heard.


The Ruger site makes it easy to email your elected officials.
If you haven't yet done so, join the 880,000+ who already have!
It only takes a couple of minutes.

http://ruger.com/index.html

[sigkid229]

So.the february 8th rally is going on right? i heard it was all state capitols, just wanted to be sure. and im in for march 20th.

thanks to all that are setting these meetings up.

[Azurascender]

I will be bringing a camera and signs to help protest and debate the anti-gunners.

You can find my page on the link below to support the second amendment and to share your information on a page of listeners with open ears.
Facebook.con/OrganizeAgainstTheEstablishment
OP, let me know what I can do to help.

[Azurascender]

There is also a gun buyback in Lansing on the 9th of this month at:

Tabernacle of David Church
2645 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

I expect to see some friendly faces there with me...

[Bobofett]

I think people should go to the gun buy back in Lansing and do what people did in Seattle.

[ProZAC]

I think people should go to the gun buy back in Lansing and do what people did in Seattle.

this

[koomzie]

Please invite a Rep from Gun Owners of America if you are able, they and thier President Larry Pratt have been very vocal about the 2nd Amendment and the tricks used to try to lull people to sleep on this, the most important Amendment for as we all know { I think we do?} we can not protect our other rights if we have no way to defend them, as has been the case with all disarmed peoples throughout history. Hopefully we [or later generations] will never have to use arms to defend them our Founders saw the horror of this first hand,and wrote the Constitution so we would never have to. We the people need to continue to hit them with the truth ,and beat the propaganda of lies and so our 1st Ammendment must be used to preserve our 2nd, and beat them in the Information war. [sorry didn't mean to quote Hillary haha] or preach,and hope I didn't go on too long. PS did anyone see what MI Sen. Carl Levin proposed in The US Senate? S-34 and S-35 and was the co-sponsor of the Fienstien so called Assault Weapons Bill, check it out on his website, Thanks and keep up the good work !

[Sniper21]

There is also a gun buyback in Lansing on the 9th of this month at:

Tabernacle of David Church
2645 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

I expect to see some friendly faces there with me...

I think I might go there and buy some :)

[Uncle Winn]

Just a thought, if we are trying to get the non gun public on our side would it be less intimidating to tone down the open display of arms. These are not gun people and we dont want turn them against us,we need their support. Again just a thought.

The point is to get the message to the politicians in Lansing that they need to be more concerned about us gun-totin' Michiganders than be concerned about the commie stooges in DC.

I'm not concerned about the non gun public.

[pacman59]

The point is to get the message to the politicians in Lansing that they need to be more concerned about us gun-totin' Michiganders than be concerned about the commie stooges in DC.

I'm not concerned about the non gun public.



Always remember, it's easier to attract bees with honey than it is with vinegar. We need everyone on our side, not just gun owners. There are many people on the fence about this and it's our job to sway them to our side.

Some people can be intimidated by guns and for us to not be mindful of that may not be in our best interests. We have to think about the whole, not just one small part.

[Nightshade1]

Woah, we're expecting 3000 people? I won't be able to get my CPL by then but this is the impetus I need to get some OWB leather for my CZ. I definitely can miss one day of class for a 3K turnout.

[MrRed]

So did anyone save any guns yesterday?

[calvinspapa]

maybe there can be carpooling or something (buses) ?

[.40 Cal]

Gonna be great.... Can't wait to make our collective voice respectfully heard.

[ZROD61]

I was wondering if you were going to make up some kind of printable flyer for the march. I have a meeting for a Civil War Blackpowder group I belong to and thought I could spread the word. :flag:

[SeeTee]

I was wondering if you were going to make up some kind of printable flyer for the march. I have a meeting for a Civil War Blackpowder group I belong to and thought I could spread the word. :flag:

I have added it to the op, and put a copy here of the event flyer also.

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[Venator12]

Just a reminder if you can't make it but want to support us, make a donation. It's costing us several thousand dollars to pay for all the expenses associated with the rally. To date we have had only 3 donations. That's a little sad.

Make donations here: https://www.fundraisingbynet.net/contribute/967

[bazookabill]

My son and I will both be there even though he has to take a day off from work.Thanks for this early announcement for the march.

[KindOfBlue]

Always remember, it's easier to attract bees with honey than it is with vinegar. We need everyone on our side, not just gun owners. There are many people on the fence about this and it's our job to sway them to our side.

Some people can be intimidated by guns and for us to not be mindful of that may not be in our best interests. We have to think about the whole, not just one small part.

I'll be there- I'm interested in what people are doing in terms of carrying firearms. I'll definitely be OC'ing my handgun, but what you're saying is it's probably not a good idea to OC my AR as well?

[Pyzik]

New facebook page created my Military Arms Channel (our friendly Hooser neighbor) called "Common Sense" has put the word out for us.

http://www.facebook.com/commonsensepatriots/posts/359491140833003

[MI_XD]

Are there any specific talking points that we want to follow when we meet withour reps and Senators? Specific being the main things we want them to be working to achieve for us?

PFZ removal, parking lot storage in vehicles, registration removal, centralizing CPL issuance, etc.?

What should be our main issues to bring to ALL of their attention?

Do we need to make an appointment with our Reps? or will they be expecting us?


MI_XD

will be there the 20th

[Barrettone]

Are there any specific talking points that we want to follow when we meet withour reps and Senators? Specific being the main things we want them to be working to achieve for us?

PFZ removal, parking lot storage in vehicles, registration removal, centralizing CPL issuance, etc.?

What should be our main issues to bring to ALL of their attention?

Do we need to make an appointment with our Reps? or will they be expecting us?


MI_XD

will be there the 20th


Elimination of PFZ's is a top priority, followed closely by the bill to allow carry in schools (broken out from the current PFZ removal legislation). The reps are all expecting us. We actually scheduled them to be there to talk to you.

[glock_23]

will we be able to join mgo at this (as in pay the yearly member ship)??

[Magnum Man]

will we be able to join mgo at this (as in pay the yearly member ship)??
Absolutely. Stop in at the table.

[glock_23]

Absolutely. Stop in at the table.


ok do you know where u will set up?

[Magnum Man]

ok do you know where u will set up?
We will be in a tent on the Capitol grounds.

[glock_23]

We will be in a tent on the Capitol grounds.

ok I will will stop in

[Mattrix]

I'm trying to get someone to cover me at work so I can attend this. If I can't make it I hope you all have a good time and get the points across.

[MI_XD]

I have a van heading from South Haven to Lansing Wednesday morning. Have room for a couple more to ride along. Leaving South Haven, headed down towards Lawrence, then on tto Kalamazoo either on M-43 or on I-94.
If you want to go to the March and are along that route, contact me in PM and we can see about picking you up.

Bob
MI_XD

[Nickoli61089]

Date is comin up fast. I'll be talking to my supervisor tomorrow to advise I might be running a little late. Work second shift so I can at least get most of my shift it.

[MSGT]

I implore all to attend, the event in Feb was pitiful. It's supposed to be cold so manup dress warm and make your voice heard!!

[Pyzik]

I implore all to attend, the event in Feb was pitiful. It's supposed to be cold so manup dress warm and make your voice heard!!
I'll be there! I hoping since it's darn near the end of March the weather was going to be nicer than it was in Feb. but I guess it is what it is. At least there won't be the snow and the drive up should be much better except for morning traffic.

Dress warm and bring a friend!

[right2bear]

See everyone there!!!

[Magnum Man]

See everyone there!!!
Looking forward to it!

[jvanhorn]

Sent a PM, I am in Bangor. If there isn't room for me to ride along, I will be driving, and will have room for at least two, maybe three, if the third one is small or easily accommodated :-)

Hit me with a PM if you are looking for a ride from Bangor, South Haven, Lawrence, Bloomingdale, etc., or call, 616-422-1677



I have a van heading from South Haven to Lansing Wednesday morning. Have room for a couple more to ride along. Leaving South Haven, headed down towards Lawrence, then on tto Kalamazoo either on M-43 or on I-94.
If you want to go to the March and are along that route, contact me in PM and we can see about picking you up.

Bob
MI_XD

[gjgalligan]

Anybody going from the Lapeer area?
I hate to drive alone, plus I would have no clue (other then the maps) where to go for parking, ect.
If you have room for a rider I will chip in on gas & parking!
PM me please!

[MrSmith27]

I will be there, oc the .38 I am always blabbing about ;)

[METL]

I will be there.... I don't want to hear any crying about the weather...

BE THERE.

I mean, I can understand if you don't come... it's not like there are politicians actively trying to take away your rights.... I mean, I would think people would come if they were doing things like banning magazines over 7 rounds. I would think that you would want to be heard if they were passing bans all over the country.... I mean, you would come then right? It's not like they're actually doing stuff like that now though...

Wait... what's that you say?





I'll be there- I'm interested in what people are doing in terms of carrying firearms. I'll definitely be OC'ing my handgun, but what you're saying is it's probably not a good idea to OC my AR as well?


You can OC your long gun if you wish... no one's going to tell you not to. Just be mindful of your muzzle. Personally I feel like muzzle down is proper for urban carry... not down and to the side... DOWN... as in STRAIGHT DOWN.


I will be OCing a long gun.

[Mattrix]

Are we allowed to wear full tactical gear? :)

[right2bear]

Where is everyone parking???

[SeeTee]

Some parking information, thanks to MOC;

Rally point if you are going to march,
http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=5e54d702f8&e= 9578121741 (http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=5e54d702f8&e=9578121741)

Places to park, by the Capitol

http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=12ac395717&e= 9578121741 (http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=12ac395717&e=9578121741)

http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=e95f58e482&e= 9578121741 (http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=e95f58e482&e=9578121741)

http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=0e17905348&e= 9578121741 (http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=0e17905348&e=9578121741)

Not the place to park, bans guns.

http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=2c9d6126bd&e= 9578121741 (http://miopencarry.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=710075bba75b914b805e1861a&id=2c9d6126bd&e=9578121741)

[DetroitBiker]

Which one of these parking garages is the closest to the Capital?
my Back is Jacked up and I would like to be close incase I need to bail early if my Back starts killing me.

[SeeTee]

Which one of these parking garages is the closest to the Capital?
my Back is Jacked up and I would like to be close incase I need to bail early if my Back starts killing me.

Of the links posted in the earler in the thread,
The closest is the last one listed, it does not allow guns, it is at S. Capitol ave and W.Allegan.

The next closest, is the first link of the three gun friendly lsted, it is on Townsend st. just south of w.allegan about 1~1-1/2 block to the Capitol.
it is the closest, unless you find a street parking meter around the Capitol itself, their are other events in the Capitol that day and that maybe hard to find.

[MrSmith27]

I cant go, :bash:

[DetroitBiker]

Ok,Thanks for the info SeeTee

[RRrider]

Will be oc my AR, I always figured bolt locked back, loaded mag.

Is there anything in the law on this?

Bolt closed loaded mag empty chamber

Or

Bolt open loaded mag empty chamber?

What's correct?

[potterj07]

Are we allowed to wear full tactical gear? :)

I will be wearing some tactical long underwear, burr.

[Magnum Man]

I will be wearing some tactical long underwear, burr.
That will be a useful item today.

[DarkSydeAcres]

Loading up the wagon and on our way.
:poke:

[Magnum Man]

We are here on site and they are starting to set up the tent

[METL]

Thanks to everyone who helped out. It was a good time. Wish the turnout was better but what can you do. Weapons bans are out there yet we still can't mobilize thousands. :-/

Lame.

[DarkSydeAcres]

Thanks to everyone who helped out. It was a good time. Wish the turnout was better but what can you do. Weapons bans are out there yet we still can't mobilize thousands. :-/

Lame.

Metl I agree it would have been awesome had there been Thousands, But there were Hundreds that braved the bitter cold to show our support for the 2nd Amendment, which Im sure is more than the last 2. On that note, I was a bit disappointed that I did not run into ANYONE we knew, that said they would be there.
THANKS to everyone that came out , Thanks to everyone that organized the March.

[mikeb32]

It would have been better if I could have gotten out of the car!!! I have been battling a case of pneumonia and I finally convinced my wife if she would get me there I would stay in the car with my sign!! I don't think she noticed me putting it out the window while she was dozing!

[3SHOOTINGKIDS]

Better organized, better speaker system, a band that played a little Georgia Satellites. Good speakers including a half dozen or so of our rep's, some sheriffs. And the only person who had a nonpleasant conversation with the state police was not one of us! Thats the way it goes. :score:

[MSGT]

Does anyone have pics to post? Thoroughly enjoyed meeting many fellow MGO members and proud to have signed up at least 4 new members, how many did we get total?

[MrSmith27]

I am so po'ed that I couldnt come. Can anyone post how it went with more detail?

[Magnum Man]

Does anyone have pics to post? Thoroughly enjoyed meeting many fellow MGO members and proud to have signed up at least 4 new members, how many did we get total?
Yes my wife took a bunch of pics.

[Designated Dave]

I was only able to make it for the last 1/2 but enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone who helped put this on!

[Neverquitever]

I had a great time...my first BTW. Met a lot of great people. I was pleasantly surprised to see all those that went over to speak to there reps at the beginning. I thought only a few people were going to go. Next thing you know droves of people in carhartt and hunting clothes with their OC of choice were in the lobby of the building. It was a nice sight to see.

[tedalton]

Does anyone have pics to post? Thoroughly enjoyed meeting many fellow MGO members and proud to have signed up at least 4 new members, how many did we get total?
Carl said it was "about 10".

[Dave]

Nice job today folks.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Lumpy223/rally1-2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Lumpy223/rally2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Lumpy223/rally3.jpg

Quite a few shots on MLive.....http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/michigan_gun_rally_capitol_lansing.html#incart_m-rpt-2

[SeeTee]

Link to pictures taken by freakinhugebear (http://www.migunowners.org/forum/member.php?u=25330)

http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=234515



Ten memberships mix of new and renewal, cleaned out all the hats just about all the big mugs, several travel mugs, but even more important we talked to a lot pf people and were well received by all.

Thanks to all who came out to help and all the MGO people that came by the table to support us.

[Dongizmo]

Better organized, better speaker system, a band that played a little Georgia Satellites. Good speakers including a half dozen or so of our rep's, some sheriffs. And the only person who had a nonpleasant conversation with the state police was not one of us! Thats the way it goes. :score:
Yep, I saw that, clowns like that usually work in pairs, 1 loud mouth and another hanging back with a camera....I think he should have been charged!

[Barrettone]

Head count was just under 1100 (1080). That was from start to finish (people come and go). There could have been more, because the count was taken as people arrived coming from the Michigan Ave entrance to the Capitol. Some came from the east of the Capitol. I talked to a lady who counted everybody just before the marchers arrived, and then counted the marchers and anybody who arrived up until 11am.

So, all in all, not a bad showing considering. Keep in mind, that the politicians know EXACTLY how many people each person in attendence represents given the day of week, weather conditions, and time that the event is held. There is a formula for such things. So, if we had 1100 people show today, and their "multiplier" is 16.2, then they know that those people represented 17,820 people. Don't ever think that the number of people is the big issue. Those politicians know how to crunch numbers...trust me!!!

I was very proud of the event, and am very thankful for all you members who stepped up to help pull this off. You are to be commended!!! Hat's off to you!!!

[right2bear]

Was freezing cold, but we absolutely made our voices heard today!!!!
Kudos to my fellow members who stepped up and introduced MGO to the masses!!!

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/chaz_ring/IMAG0426_zpsaf74ded1.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/chaz_ring/IMAG0424_zps467b30d0.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/chaz_ring/IMAG0428_zps1710bb8c.jpg

[Magnum Man]

Had a great time at the rally today. I enjoyed meeting and talking with all my fellow MGO members. Thanks to everyone who contributed their time to the cause. ABC 12 News had some good footage of the MGO banner during the march.

[miconservative1]

Was there but I am having trouble posting pics. The idiot that tried to interrupt ticked me off but he got to leave with a cop. I do have to give props to the man with the balls to hold the obama gun control sign. I might not agree with him but he stood there while a lot of opposition to him walk past. Also have to mention the supporting waves the police gave during the march and the cars and trucks hitting the horns. Gotta love the Semi driver that let out the air horn when the Dont Tread On Me flag passed by.

[Magnum Man]

Was there but I am having trouble posting pics. The idiot that tried to interrupt ticked me off but he got to leave with a cop. I do have to give props to the man with the balls to hold the obama gun control sign. I might not agree with him but he stood there while a lot of opposition to him walk past. Also have to mention the supporting waves the police gave during the march and the cars and trucks hitting the horns. Gotta love the Semi driver that let out the air horn when the Dont Tread On Me flag passed by.
I'm not sure but I think you need at least 10 posts to upload photos.

[PreserveFreedom]

Does anyone have pics to post? Thoroughly enjoyed meeting many fellow MGO members and proud to have signed up at least 4 new members, how many did we get total?

I have pictures but can't post them due to me not having 10 posts yet.

I didn't sign up with you guys at your table but I did stop by and talk with one of you. I have been stopping by this forum for a while now but I never registered. I figured what the heck and signed up today. Not being able to see all the pages and links was starting to really bug me anyway lol.

[G22]

Thank you all for representing those of us who couldn't make it.

:getsum:

[G36 Shooter]

Myself and a friend were at the rally, good to see all the support for our rights and some fine looking AR's. Lets keep the pressure on our lawmakers so we don't end up like CO or NY. Great peaceful event.

[appliancebrad]

Nice to see and talk with some of you yesterday. SAFR appreciates the mention durng the MGO president's speech. Thank You! I was up on the 2nd floor of the Capital building when the Governor walked through. There were at least 4 people up there at the time with slung rifles and not an eye was batted. Think of that the next time you have to go through a metal detector to enter your county courthouse. Liberty is an incredibly powerful thing that scares the beejeebers out of both the left and the right.
Kudos to the organizers and speakers. A job well done.

[Cocowheats]

1100 people? Ill take that!...I figured it was about half that.

Glad to see it was a fair turn out. I didn't really see anybody I know per say, but rather a lot of people I recognized from here or their.

I love the guy with the dancing dogs! That was funny/cool.

[Draken]

Had a great time, and looking forward to the next one...anyone planing on going to the counter-protest on the 13th?