These guys have somehow gotten tips that the thugs and commies are coming into Coeur d'Alene from Spokane 35 miles to the west.
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Earlier, in the WinCo parking lot, a group of about 40 men and women, some carrying semi-automatic weapons and handguns, stood watch due to what they said were threats of left-wing militant groups coming to start riots at the store.
“We came here as a show of force and as a deterrent to prevent that from happening,” said Trevor Treller, who had an AR-15 and a Glock 19 handgun. “Nobody here wants a confrontation and everyone here is wiling to engage in one if it ever should it come to that, or need to be. But nobody wants it and everyone prays it will never happen.”
Treller said they had been there for a few hours and nothing much had happened, expect some people “clad head to toe in black” drove by and shouted obscenities at them. “They left. It’s quite possible they left because we’re here,” he said.
Like Carson, Treller said he had heard reports, verified by people in positions who would know, that people with Antifa were being bussed in “for the purposes of causing trouble and rioting.” He noted that Spokane, where there were riots and looting late Sunday, is only 35 miles away. “It’s not inconceivable that some very foolhardy, idiotic people in Spokane who are of a mind to commit violence would think they could get away with trying it here,” Treller said. “We’re here to tell them different.”
...a man who said his name was Rescue said he was there to make sure “everybody has a chance to speak their mind but not get out of control.” Rescue carried an AR-15 and two .40-caliber handguns. He said he and his counterparts were prepared if trouble came to Coeur d’Alene. “We have people all over town. The rumors are, they’re going to be in numerous places and they had a scout in here earlier counting our numbers and reporting to somebody.”
Brett Surplus of Coeur d’Alene, a former police officer, said he was there to defend people’s businesses and protect people’s right to free speech. He said a show of force by armed citizens may prevent problems. “We sit back long enough and see America not help their blue line because of the fear factor or they’re not armed,” he said. “This is where the end of the line stops in this state.”
“I want to protect our way of life,” he said.
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Here’s the video of downtown Coeur d’Alene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H_q2RwbXZU
Should be done everywhere it’s legal to do so.
Idaho has been one of the most popular States for survivalists to move to for a long time. That James Wessley Rawles guy rated it #1.
Good for them. Although I always have to chuckle at the guys who are trying too hard to look “tacticool” with the knee pads and earmuffs.
BTTT!
Patriots in TX, recently did the same, to protect our beloved Alamo.
This is exactly what is needed, everywhere this nonsense is happening. Freedom loving Americans, when allowed, can far better protect life and property, than any police force or national guard group.
Not being ok with the use of force on Floyd, and not being ok with the rioting on looting; can coexist. For one does not mean you are for the other.
I really wish Trump would call for this. Call on our citizens to defend their cities, go ahead and leave the police and national guard at home. We got this......if we are allowed without the thought of arrest hanging over us but not the looters.
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I call BS!!!
They can never get it right.
God bless these peace keepers.
An Armed Society is a Polite Society.
Maybe someone can describe this better than me. When I have been around folks like the ones in the article I feel at ease. I know people, mostly progressives and even some Karen Republicans, that are scared to death at seeing someone open carry. I don't hang out with people that are tacticool, not my crowd, but I'll talk to them at a rally just like would with anyone else is there. Should I be more concerned (situationally aware) or the ones that are scared need to lighten up?
Maybe it's racism, they are carrying black weapons.
Antifa folks are actually yellow cowards and would never come into that sort of prepared town. But what you see in the video and the fact that these patriots have stopped the left from invading their town is exactly why the lunatic left hates the 2nd amendment.
And did Antifa show up and riot? What about Montana and Wyoming?
And THIS brothers and sisters, is why I live in North Idaho!
My Dad lived in Hayden (near Cd’A) for a while. A large majority of his neighbors were retired LEO from around the West.
Wow! I hope we see more of this.
Is there any info/proof out there that The Proud Boys are “far-right”? I’ve seen video’s of asian members of the Proud Boys.