Impromptu Overpass Rally

[tbhausen]

Sounds like cbhausen will be on the W. 56th St. and I-465 overpass with a Gadsden flag and a Tavor today, 6/28/2015 around noon, if anyone cares to join in. This event may be repeated in the future (if he stays out of jail LOL).

 

[wabash]

I had to do a search to know what a Tavor is. (bullpup rifle)

let's see now........ armed man on an overpass? don't you think that will look like trouble?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Sounds like cbhausen will be on the W. 56th St. and I-465 overpass with a Gadsden flag and a Tavor today, 6/28/2015 around noon, if anyone cares to join in. This event may be repeated in the future (if he stays out of jail LOL).

What is the reason for the rally? I wish it weren't so, but I think it will be a pretty short length of time before the first call to 911 is placed by someone driving by.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Perhaps he should let the police know what he's doing so they can tell the that he's legal and within in rights.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Perhaps he should let the police know what he's doing so they can tell the that he's legal and within in rights.

And take all the fun out of meeting the officers of Northwest day shift?

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

And take all the fun out of meeting the officers of Northwest day shift?

Well, there is that. They do have a quota of jackbootings to meet.

 

[tbhausen]

We were out there for over 3 hours. About 8 of us showed up (6 flags waving). Others in the group convinced cbhausen to leave the Tavor in the case. Overpasses for America's state leader showed up. We'll do more of this. Motorists' reactions were very gratifying. It was a very positive experience all around and can only get better.

 

[SMiller]

Why would he leave the rifle in the truck? What did the others have against firearms?

Sounds like a mixed up message...

 

[Cameramonkey]

We were out there for over 3 hours. About 8 of us showed up (6 flags waving). Others in the group convinced cbhausen to leave the Tavor in the case. Overpasses for America's state leader showed up. We'll do more of this. Motorists' reactions were very gratifying. It was a very positive experience all around and can only get better.

Yes. Good job. Remember what Kirk says about carrying AT someone?

You are in Indiana. No reason for a Tavor, AR, AK, etc. just OC your pistol and have a fun protest.

 

[chezuki]

What was the point in this?

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

What was the point in this?

This ^

 

[1911ly]

We were out there for over 3 hours. About 8 of us showed up (6 flags waving). Others in the group convinced cbhausen to leave the Tavor in the case. Overpasses for America's state leader showed up. We'll do more of this. Motorists' reactions were very gratifying. It was a very positive experience all around and can only get better.

Glad to see the gun stayed in the case. We as gun owners are thought of, and portrayed as crazy nuts with guns in the media anyway. I know it's our right, blah blah blah. I'd rather not give the anti's any more fodder. I'd rather be silent but deadly then in your face and scary.

Glad to here the event went well and was supported!

 

[tbhausen]

The point was to go wave a few varieties of USA flags, including a couple Gadsdens, and hang out and chat with others who took the trouble to do the same. Some of us might be concerned or even angry about current events or the direction of the country, but we're civil about it. People came to talk to us; we discussed a wide variety of topics.

 

[KG1]

The point was to go wave a few varieties of USA flags, including a couple Gadsdens, and hang out and chat with others who took the trouble to do the same. Some of us might be concerned or even angry about current events or the direction of the country, but we're civil about it. People came to talk to us; we discussed a wide variety of topics.

Sounds like an exercise in peaceful assembly. Carry on.

 

[1911ly]

The point was to go wave a few varieties of USA flags, including a couple Gadsdens, and hang out and chat with others who took the trouble to do the same. Some of us might be concerned or even angry about current events or the direction of the country, but we're civil about it. People came to talk to us; we discussed a wide variety of topics.

Being civil sure beats the hell out of how some certain community's have handle things as of late. I wish I were closer. I'd love to have attended in support.

 

[foszoe]

The point was to go wave a few varieties of USA flags, including a couple Gadsdens, and hang out and chat with others who took the trouble to do the same. Some of us might be concerned or even angry about current events or the direction of the country, but we're civil about it. People came to talk to us; we discussed a wide variety of topics.

Thanks for letting people know that people still care about their country.

 

[tbhausen]

Why would he leave the rifle in the truck? What did the others have against firearms?

Sounds like a mixed up message...

He OC'd his handgun, as usual.

This is my opinion only, not Cary's...If this thing grows (it certainly could), a precedent of carrying rifles may not be the most effective way to get and keep people rationally discussing topics which are important to the kind of person who waves flags on overpasses (or might join, or oppose, those who do). There are just better settings for rifle carry then atop an overpass, regardless what's legal or not.

 

[tbhausen]

Cbhausen is sitting next to me and he disagrees. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a Molon Labe flag and his Tavor at the next one.

 

[1911ly]

He OD'd his handgun.

This is my opinion only, not Cary's...If this thing grows (it certainly could), a precedent of carrying rifles may not be the most effective way to get and keep people rationally discussing topics which are important to the kind of person who waves flags on overpasses (or might join, or oppose, those who do). There are just better settings for rifle carry then atop an overpass, regardless what's legal or not.

So true. I agree 100%. I think you will get more people to stand with you and behind your cause. As much as I agree with you guys I'd pass on the event the moment rifles came out.

Rifle's intimidate a lot of people. Nothing wrong with carrying a rifle. But I doubt it would have promoted the cause with the kind of outcome you want. Unless scaring the general public is your cause. Then I am not interested on your cause.

 

[chezuki]

The point was to go wave a few varieties of USA flags, including a couple Gadsdens, and hang out and chat with others who took the trouble to do the same. Some of us might be concerned or even angry about current events or the direction of the country, but we're civil about it. People came to talk to us; we discussed a wide variety of topics.

Sounds super constructive.