MGO/MOC A2 JOINT Pizza in the Park 630-830pm- Gallup Park Shelter Ann Arbor

[dmd7765]

To say setting up a simple dinner in Ann Arbor has been a challenge is a major understatement. Twice we've had venues agree to host our dining party and then cancel on us. Our first venue was very excited to host us but soon after posting our event on Facebook the owner was harassed by those who detest guns, forcing him to cancel. We can only speculate why our second venue canceled. We talked to numerous owners and managers of Ann Arbor based restaurants who support our message or just wanted the added business yet none of them expected the community to be tolerant and feared backlash. So we are taking away the one tool these rabid anti-gun, anti-freedom folks have; the power to intimidate private business owners.

We are removing the innocent business owners from the equation, saving them from intimidation tactics simply because they chose to allow law abiding citizens to gather for dinner. It is for these reasons we are hosting our dinner September 29th at 6:30pm in Gallup Park in the "Wooden Shelter". Now there will be no private business to intimidate, there will be no business forced by an intolerant community to make the choice between freedom of association and financial ruin.

While our original event had a small profile, we’ve now decided a larger one is in order which is why Michigan Open Carry has joined with Michigan Gun Owners for pizza in the park. We will provide pizza, pop and water (no brands will be publicized lest there be a campaign waged against those companies).

You may recall that MOC is currently engaged in a lawsuit against Clio Area Schools, while MGO has a similar one against Ann Arbor Public Schools. There will be a donation jar available for those who have the means and wish to donate. We look forward to seeing you there.

[Ricebrnr]

https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zMgVKHpl_l7Y.kKKRQv3at5SM&hl=en_US" width="640" height="480"

Depending on how big, parking may be an issue. I recommend using the lot east of Huron Parkway and walking OR drive through the Gallup park entrance to the west of Huron Parkway and driving all the way around to the back lot.

For those who may come from out of town, I thought this would be helpful. This park is also across from Huron High School for those that came out for the board meetings in spring. I imagine parking can be had there and then walk if able and needed.

http://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/Pages/Gallup.aspx

[matt11]

Did I miss something? I dont see a date, only a time.

[mikeb32]

I see September 29th at 6:30 P.M.

[matt11]

I see September 29th at 6:30 P.M.

I see it. It was me as I questioned in previous post.

[G36 Shooter]

I would like to invite the all inclusive, open minded citizens to join us for pizza and civil conversation.

[Ruger]

I would like to invite the all inclusive, open minded citizens to join us for pizza and civil conversation.


Open minded citizens in A2?


At 6:30 p.m. Friday, a member of Michigan Open Carry told a reporter with The News that the group is now planning a pizza dinner September 29th at 6:30pm in Gallup Park in the "Wooden Shelter".

Prepare for the unexpected!

[Ricebrnr]

Open minded citizens in A2?


Prepare for the unexpected!

Hey, just as the gun community doesn't like to be branded by the actions of a few, let me remind you there are quite a few of us Ann Arbor and community gun owners here as well.

[Ruger]

Hey, just as the gun community doesn't like to be branded by the actions of a few, let me remind you there are quite a few of us Ann Arbor and community gun owners here as well.

I hope you're right! And I hope they show up!

[mikeb32]

I hope you're right! And I hope they show up!

I couldn't agree more, it would be a shame for the crowd to all be non-Residents!

[Ricebrnr]

Well I cross posted to some related social groups. So hopefully.

Suggested to several groups on Meetup.
Two have scheduled it.

IM'd Ann Arbor Arms to see if they would cross post and/or perhaps send a rep.

Hit FB with something along the lines of:

Hope it's ok to share this here, considering Open Carry can be the only means for the poor or women in need to quickly legally carry for defense, I am hoping your subscribers in the area might join us.
Here is their chance to meet with and learn more about Open Carry and firearms rights in general. Come out, bring your family to this free picnic at the Maas Shelter, Gallup Park on 9/29 @ 6:30pm.
Just as with the schools the hoplophobes have done everything in their power to be disruptive and blame gun owners. Come and be a part of this fun family event. Come show them that gun owners in the Ann Arbor Area not only exist but look just like them (but behave better)
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/09/michigan_open_carry_plans_new.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Posted on:
Ann Arbor Arms
WEAPONS...AND AMMO...AND KNIVES...OH MY...
OPEN CARRY Michigan
Michigan Gun Group
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership
The Patriot Stronghold
Guns And Lace
Shotgun News
Flashbang Magazine
My Parent's Open Carry
Modern Combat & Survival
Gun Talk
Students for Concealed Carry
Shooting Times Magazine
Modern Arms
TriCounty Sportsmen's League
NFA Trusts at Makowski Legal Group, PLC
Buckeye Firearms Association
Guns Save Lives
2nd Amendment
Limatunes
Cornered Cat
Girls of Fire
Michigan Moms Against Gun Control - 1mmagc.org
The Well Armed Woman, LLC
Gun Owners of America
Recoil
Combat Handguns
Springfield Armory
John Stossel
The Truth about Guns
Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Mr Colin Noir
Defensive Carry Discussions Group
A regular guy's firearm page
Ann Arbor Safe Schools

[Ricebrnr]

As a reminder people:

"Our first venue was very excited to host us but soon after posting our event on Facebook the owner was harassed by those who detest guns, forcing him to cancel. We can only speculate why our second venue canceled. We talked to numerous owners and managers of Ann Arbor based restaurants who support our message or just wanted the added business yet none of them expected the community to be tolerant and feared backlash."

Let's try not to make enemies of the business owners. The drama is not their fault and boycotting them only helps the antis.

Please instead go there, let them know you are gun owners and still support them. Make it so the next time the antis can be brushed off like dandruff.

[dmd7765]

The second venue closes normally closes at 3pm, he was going to reopen at 630pm just for our special party, unfortunately he could not get enough staff to come back to open up for us


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[michpatriot]

This sounds great, I'm planning on bringing my three daughters to their first open carry event. Unfold the stroller, Sling the AR, and eat pizza with like minded 2A supporters....in Ann Arbor!.. It just does not get any better.

[StoneyBones]

Should of had this at liberty plaza.....you would be ground zero and at the same time you would drive out the homeless and be performing a public service.

[CnA]

Should of had this at liberty plaza.....you would be ground zero and at the same time you would drive out the homeless and be performing a public service.

Lots of problems there.
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/09/ann_arbor_police_respond_to_hu_1.html


Among the 270 calls logged going back to Jan. 1, 2014, there are some categorized as assault and battery, ambulance requests, disorderly conduct, drugs, incapacitation, larceny, malicious destruction of property, fights, drug overdose, open intoxicants, panhandling, noise complaints, urinating in public, littering, vagrancy, warrant checks, warrant arrests, suspicious persons, assists to other agencies, general foot patrols, property checks, and one categorized as a suicide or suicidal person.

[mikeb32]

Good Points Sir, We don't need to Associate ourselves with any of that!

[zigziggityzoo]

I'm trying to arrange for the family to attend.

-Z

[mikeb32]

I'm trying to arrange for the family to attend.

-Z

Zig since you are there, can you tell me if there is room to bring and park the MGO trailer at the park?

[zigziggityzoo]

Zig since you are there, can you tell me if there is room to bring and park the MGO trailer at the park?

Not really. There's a small one-lane bridge you have to cross to get to the parking area and I don't think trailers are allowed (or capable) of crossing, and also getting back across.

[Ricebrnr]

Not really. There's a small one-lane bridge you have to cross to get to the parking area and I don't think trailers are allowed (or capable) of crossing, and also getting back across.

I agree that the one lane bridge might be a problem BUT it may be doable. I am fairly certain I've seen school busses run it. Do you have the weight and width specs to call the Gallup office to check?

And actually the northeast parking lot off of Geddes does have accommodations for trailers on right by it's east entrance as there is a boat launch near there.

Google street view of the spots, https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2770374,-83.6955255,3a,75y,202.94h,71.4t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sESxgm-Df8Knu20aK8_sluQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The trail to the shelter from there is a bit longer of a walk and some of it is wood chips vs concrete but if you have wheeled gear haulers it is doable.

Let me know if you need more info. I have time and can scout the locations and get you pictures, video etc.

http://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/Documents/Park%20Maps/Gallup%20Park%20Map.pdf

Here is the Google street view of that bridge. Note the sign on the right does not indicate any size/weight restrictions.

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2761347,-83.7019763,3a,15y,198.59h,83.97t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scCpYmxjJSx6nWYqTm3uDww!2e0!7i1 3312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

[mikeb32]

I agree that the one lane bridge might be a problem BUT it may be doable. Do you have the weight and width specs to call the Gallup office to check?

And actually the northeast parking lot off of Geddes does have accommodations for trailers on right by it's east entrance as there is a boat launch near there.

The trail to the shelter from there is a bit longer of a walk and some of it is wood chips vs concrete but if you have wheeled gear haulers it is doable.

Let me know if you need more info. I have time and can scout the locations and get you pictures, video etc.

http://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/Documents/Park%20Maps/Gallup%20Park%20Map.pdf

The Trailer with tow vehicle is about 40 ft. in length. I thought the "Rolling MGO Billboard" would be a nice touch!!

[Ricebrnr]

The Trailer with tow vehicle is about 40 ft. in length. I thought the "Rolling MGO Billboard" would be a nice touch!!

The parks office is closed now. Do you have their contact info?

a2parks@a2gov.org
734.794.6230

[mikeb32]

I do now, Thank You.

[Eric D]

On the Tuesday September 29th at 6:30pm in Ann Arbor's Gallup Park in the "Wooden Shelter", the park shows open hours to only 7:00PM. Will 30 minutes be enough time?

[zigziggityzoo]

On the Tuesday September 29th at 6:30pm in Ann Arbor's Gallup Park in the "Wooden Shelter", the park shows open hours to only 7:00PM. Will 30 minutes be enough time?

The canoe livery closes at 7PM, the park itself closes at midnight, per city ordinance, CH 39, Section 3.3.


3:3. - Park closings.
All parks are closed between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. The City Council may, by resolution, close parks or establish different closing hours than herein specified, provided that adequate notice of such closing is posted. Specific portions of parks may also be closed at dates and times as ordered by the Community Services Area Administrator, Public Services Area Administrator, or designee. No person shall keep any tent, boat, trailer, camper trailer or houseboat in any park during times that it is closed. No person shall enter or remain on the premises of any pool, skating rink or park building when it is closed, except with specific authorization of the Community Services Area Administrator or designee. When a park is closed, no person shall remain in or enter it other than to quietly sit or walk. A person or group of persons making noise audible from a distance greater than 50 feet shall not remain in a closed park.

And even if closed, as long as we are sitting quietly and not making noise audible from a distance of 50+ feet away, we're still fine.

[Eric D]

Thanks! I searched web for the park hours and the 7:00PM is what pops up. :?

[PhotoTom]

And even if closed, as long as we are sitting quietly and not making noise audible from a distance of 50+ feet away, we're still fine.

That could be a problem…a bunch of guys sitting on wood benches or plastic chairs after eating a bunch of pizza…
:gossip::gobble::shocked::whistle:……….:clap::bow:: laugh::lollol::roflmao:

[CnA]

If I bring my two little Yorkies, I doubt they will conform to the 50 foot noise rule.

They are great women magnets though. :score:

[spsreef]

The second venue closes normally closes at 3pm, he was going to reopen at 630pm just for our special party, unfortunately he could not get enough staff to come back to open up for us

I work right near there, and have been dining there for years. I would be shocked if they have six regulars on staff. Small place were they try to call everyone by name. Parking in this area can be a hassle; especially if the Michigan Theater is having an event.

[kryl]

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2734579,-83.6910643,217m/data=!3m1!1e3

We are talking about the shelter that is in the middle of this view?

[dmd7765]

Yes

[kryl]

Yes


Thanks

[Ricebrnr]

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2734579,-83.6910643,217m/data=!3m1!1e3

We are talking about the shelter that is in the middle of this view?

Yes otherwise known as the Maas shelter

[G36 Shooter]

I agree, and we will show the rest that we are open to all.

[G36 Shooter]

I couldn't agree more, it would be a shame for the crowd to all be non-Residents!

I have invited John Counts from MLive, he will be covering the event

[mgnasty]

Actually, Ann Arbor has the NEWEST and one of the MOST SOPHISTICATED indoor gun ranges in MI! Since I cannot post URL's here, the name and address of the A3 - Ann Arbor Arms is:
Ann Arbor Arms
45 Metty Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-531-6650
Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm

[Ricebrnr]

The Trailer with tow vehicle is about 40 ft. in length. I thought the "Rolling MGO Billboard" would be a nice touch!!

Didja figure out if the truck and trailer would make it?

[mikeb32]

Just going to have the truck, No trailer, I wish we could bring it.

[fozzy71]

I had wanted to come over for this but ended up having to go to AA today for another reason that couldn't be put off til tomorrow unfortunately. On the bright side I finally got to eat at Blue Tractor BBQ which had been on my to do list for a while. :gobble:

[Jackam]

I had wanted to come over for this but ended up having to go to AA today for another reason that couldn't be put off

The AA meeting was surely more important.

Congratulations!
:D

[fozzy71]

lol, not that AA. no one likes a quitter. I actually drove there for the last bottle in stock of a limited edition bourbon I haven't been able to find over here, and I obv can never buy just one bottle. $175 later I had 3 bottles of premium kentucky bourbon secured in my trunk.

[zigziggityzoo]

I should be there, with 3 others in tow.

[dmd7765]

BUMP- It is tonight, hope we get a good crowd

[mikeb32]

BUMP- It is tonight, hope we get a good crowd

I hope we have lights, gets dark about 7:30

[Bill521010]

Sure hope the rain stops I can't find my umbrella.

[Ricebrnr]

I hope we have lights, gets dark about 7:30

I believe there are lights in the shelter but even if not, how many of us WON'T have good lights on us?


Sure hope the rain stops I can't find my umbrella.

It's no longer raining now and the forecast shows no more rain tonight.

[partdeux]

AWESOME Evening!

[Ricebrnr]

AWESOME Evening!


+1

Thanks MGO & MOC for the shindig

[zigziggityzoo]

Good showing.

Sorry I couldn't stay long. Kiddos were getting antsy.

[G36 Shooter]

This was a great event! 60+ adults carrying holstered handguns, no one shot and nobody running in fear! Two of A-A finest joined us. Carry on!

[sca037]

My wife and I enjoyed it very much, and the pair of Ann Arbor's finest who stopped by seemed to like the pizza!

[zigziggityzoo]

This was a great event! 60+ adults carrying holstered handguns, no one shot and nobody running in fear! Two of A-A finest joined us. Carry on!

Two newsies showed from the Ann Arbor News. Pretty terse and didn't stay long.

The two officers came just as we headed out. I saw they put on their fancy hardware and dressier uniforms. Most officers in A2 tend to wear their BDUs.

At least 3 Ann Arbor families were there. Us, the Wades, and Mr. Wong of the MGO case, by my count. There may have been others I did not recognize.

[jgillmanjr]

Yeah, I didn't even realize the media showed up.

[zigziggityzoo]

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/09/michigan_open_carry_brings_the.html

[dmd7765]

Last night was a great event "Pizza in the Park" thanks to the 60 plus in attendance. Thanks to Michigan Gun Owners & Michigan Open Carry, Inc for the Pizza and Pop!

The A2 police even stopped by for a slice or two of pizza.

[mikeb32]

It was an awesome event. The VP of MOC and myself spent about 20 minutes each with the MLive reporter, they must not have liked what we were saying, didn't use any of my comments and only used one of Johnny's.

[Ricebrnr]

Is the new AA picnic going to be posted here?

[mikeb32]

Is the new AA picnic going to be posted here?

Yes, I have to get the info to SeeTee and He will post it up.