Million Gun Owners March

[Terry_P]

http://www.milliongunownermarch.com/

http://www.mcrgo.org/mcrgo/view/news...=3923&zoneid=6


Looks like it is being organized for Spring 2010 from a grass roots effort in Michigan. I'm in.

The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (www.mcrgo.org), the largest state-based firearms advocacy group in America, is laying the groundwork for a national rally in Washington D.C. next spring. The Million Gun Owner March will demonstrate broad national support for the recognition--and preservation--of the Second Amendment.

"In the wake of last spring's D.C. vs. Heller U.S. Supreme Court decision which protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for private use and the renewed importance placed on the issue of gun rights across the country, the time is ideal for this historic gathering of gun owners at our national and state capitols," stated State Senator Alan Cropsey (R-DeWitt), a member of the MCRGO Board of Directors.

"Our lawmakers need to understand that America's gun owners come from all races, genders, political viewpoints and economic backgrounds," added Chuck Perricone, MCRGO's Executive Director.

The Million Gun Owner March is the brainchild of Michigan based author and Second Amendment advocate, Skip Coryell (www.whitefeatherpress.com). Mr. Coryell recognized the need to speak up after receiving an e-mail from a distraught woman in Belgium who related the story of a knife attack at a daycare facility in that country following a draconian gun ban that left staff helpless. Many gun owners have expressed fears in recent months that legislation to restrict access to firearms for personal defense may soon be introduced in Congress and state legislatures.

"This is the beginning of a period of historic change in our nation's history and it is no time for the timid. This is a time for brave men and women to stand up and be counted. We want our children to inherit the same freedom our forefathers know. Freedom has to be protected or it will fail. We are at a crossroads. The time to act is now," explained Mr. Coryell.

Rock-n-roll legend and Second Amendment activist Ted Nugent reinforced MCRGO's efforts by adding his enthusiastic support for the march: "A Million Gun Owner March on Washington DC in the Spring of 2010 is indeed building much steam across the hinterland. All pro-Second amendment groups must be on board and perfectly coordinated. I would be proud to rally, promote, lead and speak to whatever degree the people so honor me with."

MCRGO is building partnerships with a variety of organizations around the country to plan the Million Gun Owner March in Washington for the spring of 2010. The day long rally will occur simultaneously with events at state capitols all over the United States and in many local communities. People interested in receiving more information about the event and volunteering to be a local organizer can register at www.milliongunownermarch.com beginning Friday, February 6, 2009. Question regarding the event can be directed to Skip Coryell at skip@milliongunownermarch.com.

"Michigan is enthusiastic about taking the lead role in organizing this march," said State Representative Joel Sheltrown (D-West Branch), the First Vice Chair of MCRGO. "We have already seen an outpouring of community interest and support for this effort from churches to union halls in every corner of our state. I encourage Michigan gun owners to help make history by offering their help for the Million Gun Owner March."

[jacksonco]

Sounds exciting. I have never been to DC but this could be a good reason to go. Please keep us all informed on this subject Terry.

Jeff

[carver]

jacksonco, "the time is ideal for this historic gathering of gun owners at our national and state capitols," stated State Senator Alan Cropsey (R-DeWitt). Get involved, check it out. You might not have to go any further than you own State Capitol. Sign up for the latest news at: www.milliongunownermarch.com

[SaddleSarge]

Originally Posted by GunHugger

This sort of thing won't work.

I'm all for it, but the problem is two fold.

First, most of the people work, we aren't collecting welfare checks, so finding the time and money is hard for most of us.

Two, you just aren't going to get the numbers needed to make it look like enough of us really care...YET.

After 25 years of fighting for gun rights I have leaned that most gun owners don't get involved enough until it is too late. I visit about 5 gun forums and there are still many gun owners that think we are safe, oboma and the rest are too busy with other things and aren't concerned with our guns. A large amount still see no reason to join the NRA or get involved in any way. Too many have their heads stuck in the sand.

I hope it works out, please don't take this wrong. I just don't see a million going to DC, not yet anyway. Nothing is worse than claiming we have a million gun owners going to DC to protest gun laws and only have 50,000 show up. It makes it look like there isn't enough support and that we as a whole don't care.

I agree to a certain extent although I think the concept is great. A greater impact may be (in my opinion) an organized event throughout the U.S. in every state, every town, and coordinated to occur at the same time.

[Shellback]

Originally Posted by SaddleSarge

I agree to a certain extent although I think the concept is great. A greater impact may be (in my opinion) an organized event throughout the U.S. in every state, every town, and coordinated to occur at the same time.

I like the way you think Sarge
Tim

[Dirtypacman]

Regardless of how others may feel- I for one will be there.
Just waiting for the definite dates to be set in stone so I can schedule the time off.

[45nut]

The day long rally will occur simultaneously with events at state capitols all over the United States and in many local communities.

We don't all have to go to DC ( don't think I could stand to be close to so many liberal fools) instead I will head down to Austin (liberal heart o' Texas ) to make my stand there.

Until I can carry my sidearm, I ain't going to DC. I guess I'll never see the Declaration of Independence and the U S Constitution in person.