Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! - The Firearms Forum

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 06:59 PM

So this will be a work in progress, I will continue to add and update as I go as I hope you folks will also.

Found this:

http://www.examiner.com/article/moth...bage-along-i-5

^will try to link up with these folks also, looks like Dave Workman himself! Met him at the Puyallup, WA gunshow a few years ago and have his book. Despite some people's opinions on here, it has good information.

So my proposal is to try and get as many folks as possible together for an 'open carry demonstration', gathering, whatever. The goal is to expose as many Seattle-ites to firearms to hopefully dull their senses to make open carry common and less likely to get you hassled. 'warm up' the crunchies here so to speak and exercise our 2A rights.

Lot's of videos on youtube concerning OC, some are extreme, some are pretty humble.

If you have input (constructive that is) and/or want to participate, join in the thread or PM me.

I have set a time window of 10-12 August to give people a few days to flex around work or whatever. (Fri, Sat, Sun). This can be a one time event or continue on a regular basis, it's up to all of us.

plan on coming up with fun/productive stuff to do, there are some gunshops around and it is a big city so there is plenty to do. Fire away with your ideas.

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 07:01 PM

I wouldn't wear your best clothes either, might be some red paint or spit flying around... I got called a baby killer a few years ago in Olympia, WA, hahaaa.

steve4102 · 07-17-2012, 07:12 PM

You are a Piece of Work!

ka64 · 07-17-2012, 07:24 PM

Just a suggestion, I belong to several Michigan Gun Forums. Do you belong to any in Washington & if so have you advertised this on these sights??????????????

http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/fo...131-Washington

http://www.city-data.com/forum/searc...rchid=37978389

http://washingtonguntrader.com/

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/content/

http://pnwguns.com/

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204220

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 07:26 PM

never been called normal in my whole life.

my report card always had #14 on it "frequently bothers other students" among others. surprised?

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka64

Just a suggestion, I belong to several Michigan Gun Forums. Do you belong to any in Washington & if so have you advertised this on these sights??????????????

http://www.city-data.com/forum/searc...rchid=37978389

http://washingtonguntrader.com/

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/content/

http://pnwguns.com/

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204220

Perfect, exactly what I'm lookin' for. I know I'm not the first one to do this so let's not reinvent the wheel; keep 'em coming fellas

ka64 · 07-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa1911

Perfect, exactly what I'm lookin' for. I know I'm not the first one to do this so let's not reinvent the wheel; keep 'em coming fellas

Missed the most important one & I'm from Michigan, figured you knew about these especially this one.

http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/fo...131-Washington

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 07:46 PM

registered. got lots of homework to do still...

been busy with college classes lately, time to shift some efforts

ka64 · 07-17-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa1911

registered. got lots of homework to do still...

been busy with college classes lately, time to shift some efforts

No, you focus on School. If you are truly serious about an OC event, you will see how much is really going on in your state. take your time and even if you make a donation to an OC event or you participate in a small way or openly support it, you are supporting all GUN RIGHTS. Get it???????????????

aa1911 · 07-17-2012, 08:05 PM

yeah, and from poking around, there is even more events than I had hoped. Good to know there's a shred of sanity left here in WA.

and for certain not dumping school by any means; went straight into the Army after HS, playing catch up now; military is almost requiring college now for promotion and such.

aa1911 · 07-18-2012, 12:15 PM

for anyone showing up next month, this was recommended to me by another member here:

http://www.firearmslawyer.net/contact_us.htm

^ He's local (Federal Way), good CYA I think. Contacted him today via email, will probably go in in person either this week or next.

Registered on a bunch of the local forums, going to get the word out over there as well.

I know most of the LEO's in Thurston county here, wish I knew more in King county. Guess we'll know a few more by end of August...

aa1911 · 07-18-2012, 03:02 PM

spoke on the phone with ^ Mark Knapp, going to meet up Friday. Sounds like a great guy, can't wait to pick his brain; for certain a very knowledgeable fellow.

Holy crap, I know I will look like a freakin' idiot for this, my friend is getting married on saturday near portland. I won't make it to the litter pickup saturday 11 Aug, may try to crash the Olympia, WA OC meet on the way home sunday but that's it. Litter pickup looks like it's a rolling event every month, will see you guys in Sept for anyone who can make it then also.

Also, anyone local that wants to do any other OC meets send me a PM or post up in the events section. I'm over on opencarry.org under the same username also, I can be found lurking over there on occasion.

Met with Mr. Knapp, very good fellow to talk with, spent over 5 hours with him getting educated on the local laws and some recent cases, etc. Anyone local in western WA here, highly recommend a sit down with him; very good contact to have in the event of any run-ins that don't go in your favor or just to answer any questions you have.

Looking forward to meeting Dave Workman again in Sept at the next OC meet/litter pickup. should be fun!

07-17-2012, 07:01 PM	#2
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! I wouldn't wear your best clothes either, might be some red paint or spit flying around... I got called a baby killer a few years ago in Olympia, WA, hahaaa. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-17-2012, 07:12 PM	#3
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! You are a Piece of Work!

07-17-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,412	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! Just a suggestion, I belong to several Michigan Gun Forums. Do you belong to any in Washington & if so have you advertised this on these sights?????????????? http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/fo...131-Washington http://www.city-data.com/forum/searc...rchid=37978389 http://washingtonguntrader.com/ http://www.northwestfirearms.com/content/ http://pnwguns.com/ http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204220 Last edited by ka64; 07-17-2012 at 07:28 PM..

07-17-2012, 07:26 PM	#5
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! never been called normal in my whole life. my report card always had #14 on it "frequently bothers other students" among others. surprised? __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-17-2012, 07:46 PM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! registered. got lots of homework to do still... been busy with college classes lately, time to shift some efforts __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-17-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! So this will be a work in progress, I will continue to add and update as I go as I hope you folks will also. Found this: http://www.examiner.com/article/moth...bage-along-i-5 ^will try to link up with these folks also, looks like Dave Workman himself! Met him at the Puyallup, WA gunshow a few years ago and have his book. Despite some people's opinions on here, it has good information. So my proposal is to try and get as many folks as possible together for an 'open carry demonstration', gathering, whatever. The goal is to expose as many Seattle-ites to firearms to hopefully dull their senses to make open carry common and less likely to get you hassled. 'warm up' the crunchies here so to speak and exercise our 2A rights. Lot's of videos on youtube concerning OC, some are extreme, some are pretty humble. If you have input (constructive that is) and/or want to participate, join in the thread or PM me. I have set a time window of 10-12 August to give people a few days to flex around work or whatever. (Fri, Sat, Sun). This can be a one time event or continue on a regular basis, it's up to all of us. plan on coming up with fun/productive stuff to do, there are some gunshops around and it is a big city so there is plenty to do. Fire away with your ideas. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do." -->

07-17-2012, 08:05 PM	#10
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! yeah, and from poking around, there is even more events than I had hoped. Good to know there's a shred of sanity left here in WA. and for certain not dumping school by any means; went straight into the Army after HS, playing catch up now; military is almost requiring college now for promotion and such. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-18-2012, 12:15 PM	#11
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! for anyone showing up next month, this was recommended to me by another member here: http://www.firearmslawyer.net/contact_us.htm ^ He's local (Federal Way), good CYA I think. Contacted him today via email, will probably go in in person either this week or next. Registered on a bunch of the local forums, going to get the word out over there as well. I know most of the LEO's in Thurston county here, wish I knew more in King county. Guess we'll know a few more by end of August... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#12
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Open Carry Demonstration WA State - Support the 2A! spoke on the phone with ^ Mark Knapp, going to meet up Friday. Sounds like a great guy, can't wait to pick his brain; for certain a very knowledgeable fellow. Holy crap, I know I will look like a freakin' idiot for this, my friend is getting married on saturday near portland. I won't make it to the litter pickup saturday 11 Aug, may try to crash the Olympia, WA OC meet on the way home sunday but that's it. Litter pickup looks like it's a rolling event every month, will see you guys in Sept for anyone who can make it then also. Also, anyone local that wants to do any other OC meets send me a PM or post up in the events section. I'm over on opencarry.org under the same username also, I can be found lurking over there on occasion. Met with Mr. Knapp, very good fellow to talk with, spent over 5 hours with him getting educated on the local laws and some recent cases, etc. Anyone local in western WA here, highly recommend a sit down with him; very good contact to have in the event of any run-ins that don't go in your favor or just to answer any questions you have. Looking forward to meeting Dave Workman again in Sept at the next OC meet/litter pickup. should be fun! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do." Last edited by aa1911; 07-26-2012 at 01:45 AM..