So, there were no arrests and no one got hurt from what I’ve read. Looks like the pro 2nd Amendment rally today was one of the more peaceful protests of late...
yeah I just read the same thing. Responsible gun owners do exist!
Yeah only after a Democrat governor banned open carry near the capital building!
So, there were no arrests and no one got hurt from what I’ve read. Looks like the pro 2nd Amendment rally today was one of the more peaceful protests of late...
yeah I just read the same thing. Responsible gun owners do exist!
Yeah only after a Democrat governor banned open carry near the capital building!
So you think there would have been a massacre otherwise? Haha. Looks like there were a lot armed in the rally (not sure how far away they were from the capital, but that seems irrelevant).
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
I’d love to see the police reaction if a group of blacks did this same thing.
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The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Why armed and tricked out with ballistic helmets and glasses, body armor and ammo pouches? Really, what is that mentality about? Other than to intimidate and threaten? Are they hoping violence occurs so they can illustrate how prepared they are? “Guns save lives.”
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Why armed and tricked out with ballistic helmets and glasses, body armor and ammo pouches? Really, what is that mentality about? Other than to intimidate and threaten? Are they hoping violence occurs so they can illustrate how prepared they are? “Guns save lives.”
Did they or did they not peacefully protest? I don't like people parading around with weapons but no laws were broken. I know you don't agree but gun owners are far from fascist.
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Walking around with weapons like that is not “peacefully assembly”. It basically the first step to inciting a riot. What a bunch of tiny dicked men...unsure what the women’s problems are...trying so hard to have guys like them maybe? Don’t know, but I do know they are all breaking the first rule of Pearl Jam
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Walking around with weapons like that is not “peacefully assembly”. It basically the first step to inciting a riot. What a bunch of tiny dicked men...unsure what the women’s problems are...trying so hard to have guys like them maybe? Don’t know, but I do know they are all breaking the first rule of Pearl Jam
Again, did they break any laws? You might not agree with their cause but they are well within their 1st amendment rights just like the kkk is when they parade down the street.
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Walking around with weapons like that is not “peacefully assembly”. It basically the first step to inciting a riot. What a bunch of tiny dicked men...unsure what the women’s problems are...trying so hard to have guys like them maybe? Don’t know, but I do know they are all breaking the first rule of Pearl Jam
Again, did they break any laws? You might not agree with their cause but they are well within their 1st amendment rights just like the kkk is when they parade down the street.
I don’t know I wasn’t there to know if the broke any laws. But you can be an asshole and making the wrong choice and still not break a law.
The hilarious thing about the gun nutters is they only believe in democracy when legislators loosen restrictions on firearms. When a different legislature does the opposite, they go all fascist. Just itching to pull the trigger and still waiting for Obama or Hillary to come take their guns. I hope they give them notice when they do come for their guns so they have time to get all their gear on.
Seems to be they were just practicing their first amendment rights: peaceful assembly.
Walking around with weapons like that is not “peacefully assembly”. It basically the first step to inciting a riot. What a bunch of tiny dicked men...unsure what the women’s problems are...trying so hard to have guys like them maybe? Don’t know, but I do know they are all breaking the first rule of Pearl Jam
Again, did they break any laws? You might not agree with their cause but they are well within their 1st amendment rights just like the kkk is when they parade down the street.
I just don’t understand the mentality that they can’t get their message across without gearing up. What is that about? An AR15 across your chest, a sidearm on your hip, a knife on the other hip, extra clips in your ammo pouches and ballistic glasses and helmet. It’s fucking bizarre. They outta have their heads examined just so we can be sure they’re competent and “responsible.” Because that ain’t normal behavior.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
Do you walk around all tricked out? Do you feel it’s necessary to prove you support the 2A? I’m just trying to understand why gun nutters feel the need to dress as if they’re invading Faluja to get their point across that they support the 2A. Is that the kind of society you want to live in where a significant part of the population feels like they have to strap an AR15 across their chest to go to the supermarket?
And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
Do you walk around all tricked out? Do you feel it’s necessary to prove you support the 2A? I’m just trying to understand why gun nutters feel the need to dress as if they’re invading Faluja to get their point across that they support the 2A. Is that the kind of society you want to live in where a significant part of the population feels like they have to strap an AR15 across their chest to go to the supermarket?
And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
Do you walk around all tricked out? Do you feel it’s necessary to prove you support the 2A? I’m just trying to understand why gun nutters feel the need to dress as if they’re invading Faluja to get their point across that they support the 2A. Is that the kind of society you want to live in where a significant part of the population feels like they have to strap an AR15 across their chest to go to the supermarket?
And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
Do you walk around all tricked out? Do you feel it’s necessary to prove you support the 2A? I’m just trying to understand why gun nutters feel the need to dress as if they’re invading Faluja to get their point across that they support the 2A. Is that the kind of society you want to live in where a significant part of the population feels like they have to strap an AR15 across their chest to go to the supermarket?
And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
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A large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
Security was tight as gun-rights advocates descended on Richmond for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. The commonwealth braced for the potential of extremist and white nationalist groups to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations with violence and riots, and the state's Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, declared a temporary state of emergency last week to ban open and concealed firearms and other weapons from the state capitol grounds.
The crowd, however, was peaceful, with no immediate reports of violence. One person was arrested with one felony count of wearing a mask in public. A 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged after having been warned two times not to wear a bandana over her face and then arrested when an officer saw her wearing it a third time, police said.
About 22,000 people attended the rally, according to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police. That includes about 6,000 people in the official rally area and 16,000 outside.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, welcomed the fact that the day passed without serious incident.
"Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. Today showed that when people disagree, they can do so peacefully," Northam said in a statement. "The issues before us evoke strong emotions, and progress is often difficult. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."
In addition to the people on the capitol grounds, there was a large group outside the fenced area, which was not under the ban on weapons and is an open carry area. They were chanting "Northam out" and outnumbered the group on the capitol grounds. There was a heavy police presence among this crowd, and law enforcement could also be seen on the rooftops, providing extra security to the area.
Several protesters brandished rifles and held signs extolling gun rights.
"We came unarmed ... this time," one read. "Patriots unite! They ban, we fight," read another.
petition was circulating calling for Northam's recall, an effort unlikely to succeed given that it would require the signatures of hundreds of thousands of registered Virginia voters to trigger a court process.
Manny Vega of Richmond, who was outside the secured area, said he and his fellow protesters were "here to represent every citizen here that wants to keep the right to bear arms."
Authorities would not immediately give estimates on the crowd size. But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters.
Speakers at the event concluded their remarks around noon, and crowds began dispersing shortly afterwards.
Still doesn’t answer my question.
Tell me again what your question was.
Why all the guns and gear to “peacefully” protest?
Why pussy hats? Most likely for attention...which they got.
Yea, because those are the same. Still can’t answer.
I don’t think I said they are the same...Just because you don’t like answers doesn’t mean they weren’t provided. Why don’t you go out there and ask one of them next time? They seem very peaceful and environmentally friendly. They actually were picking up trash instead of trashing the city...like “some”.
Do you walk around all tricked out? Do you feel it’s necessary to prove you support the 2A? I’m just trying to understand why gun nutters feel the need to dress as if they’re invading Faluja to get their point across that they support the 2A. Is that the kind of society you want to live in where a significant part of the population feels like they have to strap an AR15 across their chest to go to the supermarket?
And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/20/politics/virginia-gun-rights-rally-richmond/index.htmlA large gun-rights rally in Virginia's state capital unfolded peacefully Monday despite earlier fears of the kind of violence that took place in nearby Charlottesville three years ago.
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And no, but you did make a comparison. Apples and oranges. “Guns save lives.”
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