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

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

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."

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

[Atrain1]

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.

[nynco]

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.

[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...

[Sawin]

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

[DOC]

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.

[hatidua]

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).

[nynco]

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

[islandermyk]

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@ around 1240

[THe Yetti]

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