Almost 1,000 gather in Denver for pro-gun rally

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...095?source=rss

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Almost 1,000 people gathered outside the Colorado State Capitol with flags and signs for a pro-gun rally on Saturday.
The rally was one of dozens held at state capitols across the country as part of the first Gun Appreciation day, held just days after President Barack Obama announced a comprehensive package of gun-control proposals.
The crowd gathered on the stone steps and grassy hill on the west side of the capitol as they cheered and listened to speakers. Many held up signs with messages such as "Party like it's 1776" and "Registration is the first step to confiscation."
Alice Gohlke carried a pink sign with florescent letters that read, "Gun free zones are safe havens for criminals." Gohlke, a competitive shooter, drove up from Colorado Springs to attend the rally, she said.
"I'm worried that Obama is going to take my gun away. I'm not only worried as a competitive shooter, but as a woman who would like to defend myself," Gohlke said. "The more laws there are the more criminals there are going to be."
State Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, spoke at the rally. He said in the past weeks he has received several phone calls and letters begging him to address gun control issues.
"The Second Amendment serves as a defense against tyranny and I will not compromise on that issue," Holbert said. "I am not going to compromise on the Second Amendment."
Supporters waved flags and signs along Broadway. Drivers blared their horns as the passed the rally, which lasted almost two hours.
Justin Durnford was one of several people waving a Tea Party flag during the rally.
"We should be able to have whatever weapons we feel we need to protect ourselves," Durnford said. "Whatever weapons we feel comfortable with to protect our families with."

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I'm surprised the turnout wasn't higher. It seemed like more people were there to me.

Seemed like a lot of good points addressed today and I was glad to be their along side of everyone else to show my support.

I was there. I wish the tone of some of the speakers were not so confrontational and partisan like. We need to figure out a way to make the 2nd amendment transcend party lines. That is the only way to ensure that no one will go after it in the future. Having speakers that sing songs (off key and child like) about commies, really does not do the best job of conveying gun owners as being all Americans from all walks of life. At times it felt like a walking talking parody and not of something that will make the politicians care. Because if you are considered an extremists, then you are already written off by 50% of the politicians as NEVER mattering to them. Preaching to the extreme choir in dog whistle talking points just marginalizes us in the end. Thankfully one of the speakers that I personally talked to got what I was talking about in regards to that.

I was out there, and found Islandermike. Couldn't find anyone else other than some of the local USPSA shooters (Don Dobyns the guy who arranged it all and Bonnie Ryder one of the speakers are both competitive pistol shooters here in the local area.)

I would have never found Mike if it weren't for that photo of him and the suppressor.

Damn it Ginsue, answer your phone...

Don't forget about the one on Feb 9th too! I hope I'm not the only fool out there ;)

I was there. Seemed inspirational. This is what the liberals who had a march on washington in the 60's must have felt. Except this is for a real cause IMHO.

I attended with another CO-AR15 member. I'm glad those who attended made the time to show up, I wish there'd been a tad more diversity in the crowd, either in age, gender, or race. It felt a bit like looking in the mirror (bunch of middle-aged bearded white guys.....like me).

I did as the video asked and wore a suit. I think I was the only one. lol

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I think we could have done entirely without the songs. Nothing about this is humorous.

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Originally Posted by islandermyk

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That guy in the bottom pic to the far right, I know him...

Is that stitched or wide angle. The black guy on the bottom looks like he is cut in half somehow.

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Originally Posted by SA Friday

I was out there, and found Islandermike. Couldn't find anyone else other than some of the local USPSA shooters (Don Dobyns the guy who arranged it all and Bonnie Ryder one of the speakers are both competitive pistol shooters here in the local area.)

I would have never found Mike if it weren't for that photo of him and the suppressor.

Damn it Ginsue, answer your phone...

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you mean this one [ROFL1]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/IMAG0974.jpg


Cool time... Met a few cool people out there... some thanks to SAFriday..

Ginsue... answer your phone [Coffee]

Had a drink with JMBD2112. [Beer]

It was weird cause around 1500 (or maybe earlier) the anti-gunners came out, but only 4 or 6 of'em...

Well ya. They had to wait until we left the area. Not saying they would get shot. Just saying they might get a "hug" or two.

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Originally Posted by SA Friday

That guy in the bottom pic to the far right, I know him...

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yeah... just like the 2 we thought were Ginsue and funkfool [ROFL1]

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Originally Posted by islandermyk

you mean this one [ROFL1]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/IMAG0974.jpg


Cool time... Met a few cool people out there... some thanks to SAFriday..

Ginsue... answer your phone [Coffee]

Had a drink with JMBD2112. [Beer]

It was weird cause around 1500 (or maybe earlier) the anti-gunners came out, but only 4 or 6 of'em...

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Haha I was right next to you guys with my brother and pops!

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Originally Posted by jackthewall81

Haha I was right next to you guys with my brother and pops!

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wait?! In this picture or in the capital???

Glad to hear it turned out well! I would have gone to one, but I am on a work shift and was sleeping all day.

Still looking for articles regarding how it went across the country and see how it was received as a whole.

We were there. Felt great being out there with everyone as one voice liked hearing the horns supporting the cause from the passing traffic!

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Originally Posted by nynco

Is that stitched or wide angle. The black guy on the bottom looks like he is cut in half somehow.

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panarama shot or some sh*t... I guess I moved to fast on this one..

Panorama shot = stitching tech snafu. It happens. Still a great picture, thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Gman

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I'm to the left of the guy with the modern musket shirt. You can't see me, but that's me.

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...and it's ba'aaack!!! :D

I had a heckuva time getting the right name on the file. Sorry about that.

I was the bearded white guy behind you.

The wife and I were there.
We heard the number was closer to 2500?

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wow, I'm actually in one of the photos!

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Originally Posted by Limited GM

The wife and I were there.
We heard the number was closer to 2500?

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I'm sure the Denver post "watered down" the numbers....

...at least they mentioned it. A protest of 10 people with the approved agenda gets more coverage.

I was checking the web for news, and nothing. I do know that 2 people were injured at a gun show in North Carolina.[Shake]

I must not be good at counting crowds. I would have guessed around 300-400 people.

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Originally Posted by Irving

I must not be good at counting crowds. I would have guessed around 300-400 people.

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x2. When my wife asked me how many people showed up I stated 'maybe 500'. We NEED MORE PEOPLE to show up at these. Numbers are key. It's easy. You don't have to do anything but show up. Bring the family.

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Originally Posted by SA Friday

That guy in the bottom pic to the far right, I know him...

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That's what I was thinking

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Just saw a brief soundbite on 9 news of some goober. Hope it wasn't anyone here that gets all butthurt about being called a goober. Surprised there was even that.


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Originally Posted by Fmedges

I'm to the left of the guy with the modern musket shirt. You can't see me, but that's me.

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We were standing behind you guys.

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I would have guessed 400, but I left about 1:00 pm, after Jim Mapes and his attorney talked. Once the singing started I left.

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Originally Posted by cstone

Once the singing started I left.

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I don't blame you. The guy that did the singing did pimp his website, and by website I mean myspace profile.

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Originally Posted by nynco

I did as the video asked and wore a suit. I think I was the only one. lol

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I wore a suit too. I only saw three other people in suits.

I was there. It was definitely a thousand or more.

I went to the tea party rally in 2009 and it had more people i thought. But this was still a good turnout i felt. I showed up late, didn't see any singing other than the national anthem.

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Originally Posted by islandermyk

wait?! In this picture or in the capital???

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At the capital. I was the dude wearing the red plaid and the Rockies cap.

I turned up late and from the pics, I was back behind islandermyk. Id estimate 1000 - 1500 folks.

I thought there was definitely more than 1000, I guessed at least 1500.

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Originally Posted by THe Yetti

I think we could have done entirely without the songs. Nothing about this is humorous.

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I am with you.
The guy sounded like he had some liquid courage before facing the crowds, and looked like a caricature of the white redneck-gun toting troglodite the left like to picture us like.
Sorry if you are on this board, dude, I do appreciate your intentions, but how do you reconciliate that with the "business suit" deal?
Making things way too easy for the press.