Posted on 06/20/2013 11:27:47 AM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo
Citing intimidating reaction from opponents, a gun-owners group said Thursday it has shelved its intention to gather at Twin Cities neighborhood family events with their weapons in full view.
The gun owners “meet-up” events, in which the promoters suggested that so-called “concealed-carry” permit holders carry their handguns openly, came as a surprise to some city officials and organizers of the Open Streets neighborhood gatherings.
Shelley Leeson, the gun group’s director, explained that she called off the meet-ups because “people kind of freaked out and didn’t understand that we were just meeting up. It wasn’t trying to be some sort of demonstration. ... I understand the concerns, but I think they are truly unwarranted.”
Leeson, 51, of northeast Minneapolis, said she was concerned about putting her fellow members “in a situation where they would be intimidated” by opponents who went online in recent days and threatened to “get in our face” at the gatherings. She pointed to one person’s threat to “bring a bullhorn and stand next to us.”
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That is correct. I think the 2a is the 2nd amendment on purpose. The 2a allows us to protect the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
I don't give a damn if some one gets up set when I carry openly or concealed. I generally do not open carry, but I do occasionally in the heat of summer and technically speaking in my neighborhood (walking down the street to neighbor's house to go shooting, etc.).
I think an open carry event where people peaceably assemble would make an excellent statement. All of the gun owners that I know are law abiding individuals. They would be presentable, peaceful, polite and leave the protest area cleaner than it was before the event. And yes, I like the idea that it would really piss liberals off and show them that we mean business.
MN allows open carry.
it’s the MPPA (Minnesota Personal Protection Act)
MANY states allow open carry. Once upon a time, open carry was considered typical public behavior, and concealed carry was considered criminal (gives the concealed carrier an unfair advantage). Thus open carry was legal, and CCW rendered illegal.
Now CCW is becoming the norm, and open carry, even if legal, is objected to, even by some gun owners......."it might frighten the natives"
Are you a lawyer with knowledge of the firearms laws in MN, or do you just play one on TV?
I am neither, but I know your assertion is entirely incorrect in my state. In fact, you *must* *have* a CCW to open carry a handgun in my state.
Being forced to retreat by progressive fascists only emboldens them.
I appreciate the courage of the open carry who have successfully attended events.
Those without the courage, not so much.
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