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DC Bans Guns at Pro-Trump Events
Newsmax ^ | 4 January 2021 | Newsmax

Posted on 01/04/2021 1:45:50 PM PST by Magnatron

Police posted flyers near the site of Wednesday's pro-Trump protests that firearms will be prohibited, Newsweek reports.

The sign says the prohibition is in effect Monday, Jan. 4 to Thursday, Jan. 7.

"Members of the public and anyone attending the events are reminded that District law prohibits anyone from carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of any First Amendment activity," Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a press release Sunday. "Under federal law, it is illegal to possess firearms on the U.S. Capitol grounds and on National Park Service areas, such as Freedom Plaza, the Ellipse, and the National Mall."

Bowser continued: "Additionally, members of the public are reminded that the District of Columbia does not have reciprocity with other states' concealed pistol licenses; unless a person has been issued a concealed pistol license by the District of Columbia, they cannot conceal carry a firearm in the city. Finally, it is illegal to open carry firearms in the district."

Supporters of President Donald Trump plan to march in the area Wednesday as a joint session of Congress convenes to certify the Electoral College votes cast in December that gave Democrat Joe Biden the victory.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


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They'll have tired hands frisking 1 million+ people...
1 posted on 01/04/2021 1:45:50 PM PST by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron

a no-gun sign posted by democrats

oh yeah, that will work

its worked in nyc, chicago, atlanta, baltimore, philadelphia,...


2 posted on 01/04/2021 1:47:32 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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Remember all those flyers for BLM marchers?
Again - 2 sets of justice in this nation and it won’t hold.


3 posted on 01/04/2021 1:47:58 PM PST by Skywise
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DC Gestapo won’t apply the rule to Demonicrat-supported Antifa/BLM terrorists.


4 posted on 01/04/2021 1:49:21 PM PST by Carl Vehse
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To: Secret Agent Man

Pretty sure the land where Trump’s supporters are going to be is FEDERAL LAND. DC has NO authority


5 posted on 01/04/2021 1:51:08 PM PST by ridesthemiles ( )
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To: Magnatron

Everyone please stay 1001 feet away:-)


6 posted on 01/04/2021 1:53:37 PM PST by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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To: Magnatron

Any attempts to disarm might prove challenging.


7 posted on 01/04/2021 1:54:37 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Magnatron

Thanks to Heller she’s gonna have to be very careful...


8 posted on 01/04/2021 1:56:14 PM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds. )
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To: Magnatron

This event has the libs that run DC really scared.

One objective already accomplished.


9 posted on 01/04/2021 1:56:40 PM PST by Starboard
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“Remember all those flyers for BLM marchers?”


First of all, it’s well known that BLM marches are ‘mostly peaceful’. Also there are no laws against the open or concealed carry of skateboards on the U.S. Capitol grounds or National Park Service Areas. Same goes for umbrellas.


10 posted on 01/04/2021 1:58:51 PM PST by hanamizu
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Additionally, members of the public are reminded that the District of Columbia does not have reciprocity with other states' concealed pistol licenses

Thank you Republican cowards for doing nothing during those years when you had a congressional majority. Gun rights proponents pull you across the finish line in election after election and the only thanks we get is a bumpstock ban. You couldn’t even sneak reciprocity into the 5000 page COVID relief porkmonster the president just signed.

11 posted on 01/04/2021 1:59:38 PM PST by Drew68
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She doesn't even get the irony of banning the Second Amendment in "Freedom Plaza".

And what would she say about these guys?


12 posted on 01/04/2021 2:02:48 PM PST by Regulator (It's Fraud, Jim)
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To: ridesthemiles

DC is a firearms legal can of worms I just assumed avoid. Tread carefully folks. Even as lawful 2nd supporters we have to follow the local laws. I am not sure about the DC vs Federal land distinction when inside the district. The announcement is misleading by saying the NPS land is prohibited. It is not prohibited, except in visitor centers or builds specifically marked with the no guns signs citing the federal statute. But if the Washington Mall and memorials, for example, are NPS land (I am not sure), I would be careful about assuming its like walking around Yellowstone.


13 posted on 01/04/2021 2:03:20 PM PST by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic...)
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OK, then just change the narrative like they do. It is not a first amendment event, it is a second amendment event... lol


14 posted on 01/04/2021 2:03:35 PM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Magnatron

If it is going to start it will be Wednesday.


15 posted on 01/04/2021 2:04:21 PM PST by hadaclueonce ( This time I am Deplorable )
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To: Magnatron

Bastards are worried.Good.


16 posted on 01/04/2021 2:06:07 PM PST by Nateman (Democracy dies with voted fraud darkness.)
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To: Starboard

that’s why they’ve been trying to get rid of guns for decades. They are SCARED. If there was a CW, we know which side will be wiped out..


17 posted on 01/04/2021 2:06:17 PM PST by max americana (fired liberal employees at every election since 2008 because I enjoy seeing them cry )
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To: Magnatron

Stupid politicians. They let criminals out of jail.


18 posted on 01/04/2021 2:07:42 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Magnatron

EVERY SINGLE PERSON SHOULD DISOBEY

AND OPEN FIRE IF COPS TRY AND ARREST


19 posted on 01/04/2021 2:07:49 PM PST by Lazamataz (America is a carcass, to be plundered.)
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Even as lawful 2nd supporters we have to follow the local laws.

NO. We DON'T. FUCK EM.

20 posted on 01/04/2021 2:09:16 PM PST by Lazamataz (America is a carcass, to be plundered.)
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