Holding the Line in Annapolis: Round 2

Kashmir1008 · February 21st, 2013, 04:46 PM

Securing our Firearm Rights on March 1st in Annapolis.

MSI, MDShooters, Veterans, and other Second Amendment supporters in Maryland will join forces together to testify AGAINST HB 294 at the state capitol building in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the house version of SB-281 that was heard earlier this month.

This will be similar to our showing in numbers on February 6th, but we will not be holding a rally. Just show up early and get in line to sign up to testify. We had over 2,000 pro constitution signatures on that day willing to speak up and we need to do this again.

MSI has been working non-stop along with grassroots groups like Holding the Line to organize and coordinate our response to these assaults on our rights. We will be making an attempt to acquire extra conference rooms for moderated discussion to include lawmakers willing to show up and listen. We will be trying to give everyone a chance to speak for the cause regardless of what happens in the committee hearing. Please show up ready for a long day again. Show up like you did last time and we will blow them away!

Where: House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, Maryland, This is across the street from the Senate building where we testified on Feb 6th. Rowe blvd is right off of route 50. You can park at the Naval Academy Stadium right off Rowe blvd. it's a short walk to the House and often there are shuttles that run between them.

When: be there as early as you can. We want people signing up early to mid morning so they can be heard when the hearings start. The hearing starts at noon.

Who: you and 50 of your friends. We need everybody on board. (There may be some light snacks provided but bring a snack and water to be sure)

How: you just tell the Committee your position on the bill. You don't have to testify if you aren't comfortable with speaking. You can write down what you want to say and it can be handed in to be included in the record. Bring 40 copies.

PLEASE GO TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE AND TELL US YOU ARE GOING. WE NEED NUMBERS THERE TO HELP BUILD MOMENTUM

https://www.facebook.com/events/5347..._mall_activity

Finally - there is an anti 2nd Amendment Rally in the Lawyers Mall ( where we rallied on the 6th) Do not go anywhere near there. We don't want to inflate their numbers by standing around. Also, they have a permit and if you interfere you can be arrested. ( and besides, listening to that sort of drivel will give you brain damage)

LET'S DO THIS PEOPLE. IF WE DON'T HOLD THE LINE ON ALL WILL BE LOST IN MARYLAND.

BeltBuckle · February 21st, 2013, 05:09 PM

Excellent. I'll be there with at least 1 more.

No prisoners.

Kashmir1008 · February 21st, 2013, 05:34 PM

Bring Butch with you....leave the dynamite.

Schwabe · February 21st, 2013, 05:51 PM

I'll be there with my wife as we were on th 6th and 8th.

Drmsparks · February 21st, 2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kashmir1008

Bring Butch with you....leave the dynamite.

Leave the gun....take the cannoli

hvymax · February 21st, 2013, 06:27 PM

I'm in.

Kashmir1008 · February 21st, 2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drmsparks

Leave the gun....take the cannoli

How's Paulie?

Oh, you won't see him no more

8milimeter · February 22nd, 2013, 04:50 AM

How do we distinguish ourselves from the gun grabbers.
I want the press to see us.

NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference.
They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally.
I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

sykesville · February 22nd, 2013, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8milimeter

How do we distinguish ourselves from the gun grabbers.
I want the press to see us.

NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference.
They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally.
I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

Maye stickers of some sort on our foreheads, sides and back of our heads to be seen from all angles?

Bikebreath · February 22nd, 2013, 05:30 AM

In!

Down Zero · February 22nd, 2013, 05:40 AM

Dear Second Amendment Defender:
Action Items!
1) Please take time today to email the Senators on the Judicial Proceedings Committee and ask for their commitment to vote AGAINST SB 281!
You can use the link provided to email the all Senators of the Committee at one time with a single message.
2) Call or email your own legislators to tell them that you are opposed to all bills which infringe on your right to keep and bear arms. If you do not know your legislators, you can find them by following this link and clicking “Who represents me?”
3) Make plans to come to Annapolis on March 1st AND March 5th to have your voice heard.
4) Print the attached information pamphlet and make copies to bring with you to give to Senators and Delegates
March 1st
HB 294 the House cross file of SB281 will be heard in Judiciary Committee along with a host of other gun bills (follow the link then scroll down to March 1st to view the committee schedule)
Please note: THERE WILL NOT BE A PRO GUN RALLY ON MARCH 1ST There is an Anti Gun Rally that day at lawyers mall- they hold the permit and we will not be permitted to occupy the mall, nor do we want to in order to not add numbers to their group!!
We are currently working in conjunction with other legislators, MSI and NRA to iron out the fine details of handling the large numbers of people coming out to show their opposition to the Governors anti gun agenda. We have gotten a commitment to provide multiple sign in sheets so that we can ensure that people are not standing in line for hours just to sign in.
There are plans being made to provide separate rooms for the purpose of having honest panel discussions dealing with the issue. Legislators will be invited to attend. As we get more details of this effort, we will disseminate them to you.
Unfortunately, and with sincere apologies, we are logistically unable to give preference to individuals who were unable to testify or who had signed the sheets outside of the Senate Building. We truly regret this but it is simply not possible. Because we are trying to resolve the issues that arose during the hearings in the senate, changes have been made and we are continuing to work with leadership to ensure that the day runs as smoothly as possible, but we were not able to resolve the issue of assigning priority. However, we will ensure that everyone gets to sign the testimony books and that their opposition will go into the bill file in opposition. Please do not be discouraged at the possibility of not actually being afforded the opportunity to speak- We feel strongly that the sheer numbers of people appearing in Annapolis on this issue speaks much louder than any 3 minute testimony. Having your name included in the bill file will let the members of the legislature know you are opposed.

March 5th
There is a planned pro gun rally at 11 am on lawyers mall

There will be gun hearings in both the Senate Judicial Proceeding Committee and the House Judiciary Committee

You can click the tab for “schedule” on each committee page and scroll to March 5th to view the bills being heard.

Delegate Dwyer’s Bills

HB 426 - Firearm Ammunition - Purchaser Information This bill is being heard in Judiciary on March 5th and we would welcome testimony in support of the bill. If you would like to offer testimony, please contact our office at 410-841-3047 for additional information. This bill would prohibit the collection of a customer’s personal information for the purchase of ammunition.

HB589- Firearms Freedom Act- though this is a good bill, because of the aggressive push for a state ban, which if passed, would not be affected by legislation which nullifies Federal bans, and because Delegate Dwyer has focused all of his efforts to defeating the vast numbers of anti gun legislation proposed this year in Maryland, Delegate Dwyer will be withdrawing this bill rather than allow it to be voted down. He will likely re-introduce this bill next year.

We will send updates and additional information as we get them.

Best Regards,

Louisa Baucom

Legislative Aide to:

Del. Don Dwyer, Jr.
Anne Arundel County
District 31
410-841-3047
www.delegatedwyer.com

So is there a rally or not?

Raineman · February 22nd, 2013, 07:05 AM

I don't do the facebook thing, but I'll be there.

Kashmir1008 · February 22nd, 2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8milimeter

How do we distinguish ourselves from the gun grabbers.
I want the press to see us.

NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference.
They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally.
I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

We will be inside the House building testifying. Lets the anti 2nd Amendment types have their gathering outside. We need to dominate the testimony inside.

Again, don't go anywhere near the anti rally. It will only make their group look bigger and that's exactly what the media will report.

7A38 · February 22nd, 2013, 10:38 PM

I will be there with at least 2 other people.

7A38

Boondock Saint · February 22nd, 2013, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeltBuckle

Excellent. I'll be there with at least 1 more.

No prisoners.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kashmir1008

Bring Butch with you....leave the dynamite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drmsparks

Leave the gun....take the cannoli

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kashmir1008

How's Paulie?

Oh, you won't see him no more

Very well played, gentlemen.

Goateggs · February 22nd, 2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8milimeter

How do we distinguish ourselves from the gun grabbers.
I want the press to see us.

NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference.
They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally.
I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

Do you have some kind of contact information about this? I have looked on the Maryland Catholic Conference website and I cannot find anyplace that they have taken a position on these gun measures pro or con. Not saying I don't believe you, but I'm wondering if maybe someone at MDCC has gone a little beyond their job description or something.

teratos · February 23rd, 2013, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8milimeter

NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference.
They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally.
I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

Write to them. Tell them you are moving to Virginia and becoming Lutheran.

Atlasarmory · February 23rd, 2013, 07:20 AM

Me and the wife will be there

greenfordranger · February 23rd, 2013, 07:28 AM

i'll be there with as many as i can fit in my wagon! back to the front lines we go, shoulder to shoulder!

rdc · February 23rd, 2013, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teratos

Write to them. Tell them you are moving to Virginia and becoming Lutheran.

and joining the freemasons

February 21st, 2013, 04:46 PM	#1
Kashmir1008 MSI Executive Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Carroll County Posts: 1,790	Holding the Line in Annapolis: Round 2 Securing our Firearm Rights on March 1st in Annapolis. MSI, MDShooters, Veterans, and other Second Amendment supporters in Maryland will join forces together to testify AGAINST HB 294 at the state capitol building in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the house version of SB-281 that was heard earlier this month. This will be similar to our showing in numbers on February 6th, but we will not be holding a rally. Just show up early and get in line to sign up to testify. We had over 2,000 pro constitution signatures on that day willing to speak up and we need to do this again. MSI has been working non-stop along with grassroots groups like Holding the Line to organize and coordinate our response to these assaults on our rights. We will be making an attempt to acquire extra conference rooms for moderated discussion to include lawmakers willing to show up and listen. We will be trying to give everyone a chance to speak for the cause regardless of what happens in the committee hearing. Please show up ready for a long day again. Show up like you did last time and we will blow them away! Where: House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, Maryland, This is across the street from the Senate building where we testified on Feb 6th. Rowe blvd is right off of route 50. You can park at the Naval Academy Stadium right off Rowe blvd. it's a short walk to the House and often there are shuttles that run between them. When: be there as early as you can. We want people signing up early to mid morning so they can be heard when the hearings start. The hearing starts at noon. Who: you and 50 of your friends. We need everybody on board. (There may be some light snacks provided but bring a snack and water to be sure) How: you just tell the Committee your position on the bill. You don't have to testify if you aren't comfortable with speaking. You can write down what you want to say and it can be handed in to be included in the record. Bring 40 copies. PLEASE GO TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE AND TELL US YOU ARE GOING. WE NEED NUMBERS THERE TO HELP BUILD MOMENTUM https://www.facebook.com/events/5347..._mall_activity Finally - there is an anti 2nd Amendment Rally in the Lawyers Mall ( where we rallied on the 6th) Do not go anywhere near there. We don't want to inflate their numbers by standing around. Also, they have a permit and if you interfere you can be arrested. ( and besides, listening to that sort of drivel will give you brain damage) LET'S DO THIS PEOPLE. IF WE DON'T HOLD THE LINE ON ALL WILL BE LOST IN MARYLAND. Last edited by Kashmir1008; February 21st, 2013 at 05:56 PM.

February 21st, 2013, 05:09 PM	#2
BeltBuckle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MoCo, MD Posts: 2,395	Excellent. I'll be there with at least 1 more. No prisoners. __________________ "Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?" MSI Member

February 21st, 2013, 05:51 PM	#4
Schwabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sho'a Posts: 3,500	I'll be there with my wife as we were on th 6th and 8th. __________________ The arrogance of their superiority requires this reminder. They don't OWN us, they don't give us rights. WE grant them power. They don't make us safe, we pay to protect them. They don't make us free, WE'RE FREE ALREADY!!! Change the Free State - become a DINO For god's sake VOTER REGISTRATION here

February 21st, 2013, 06:27 PM	#6
hvymax Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dentsville District 28 Posts: 9,944	I'm in. __________________ Wal-Mart (where the discriminating white trash shop) Good Luck and Good Shooting John B

February 22nd, 2013, 05:30 AM	#10
Bikebreath 21st Century Hoplite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: in the bowels of Baltimore Posts: 6,238 Images: 2	In! __________________ MSI Executive Member - (Yet, my opinions here are not those of management...capisce?) "A citizen may not be required to offer a good and substantial reason why he should be permitted to exercise his rights. The right‘s existence is all the reason he needs." Judge Legg --- March 5, 2012 Step up to the plate: http://marylandshallissue.org/

February 21st, 2013, 05:34 PM	#3
Kashmir1008 MSI Executive Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Carroll County Posts: 1,790	Bring Butch with you....leave the dynamite.

February 22nd, 2013, 04:50 AM	#8
8milimeter Richard Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Frederick, Md Posts: 318	How do we distinguish ourselves from the gun grabbers. I want the press to see us. NOTE: I recieved an email last night from the MD Catholic Conference. They are asking parishes to organize busses for the March 1st rally. I feel betrayed, this really cut into me, right down to the bone.

February 22nd, 2013, 05:40 AM	#11
Down Zero Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calvert County Posts: 459	Dear Second Amendment Defender: Action Items! 1) Please take time today to email the Senators on the Judicial Proceedings Committee and ask for their commitment to vote AGAINST SB 281! You can use the link provided to email the all Senators of the Committee at one time with a single message. 2) Call or email your own legislators to tell them that you are opposed to all bills which infringe on your right to keep and bear arms. If you do not know your legislators, you can find them by following this link and clicking “Who represents me?” 3) Make plans to come to Annapolis on March 1st AND March 5th to have your voice heard. 4) Print the attached information pamphlet and make copies to bring with you to give to Senators and Delegates March 1st HB 294 the House cross file of SB281 will be heard in Judiciary Committee along with a host of other gun bills (follow the link then scroll down to March 1st to view the committee schedule) Please note: THERE WILL NOT BE A PRO GUN RALLY ON MARCH 1ST There is an Anti Gun Rally that day at lawyers mall- they hold the permit and we will not be permitted to occupy the mall, nor do we want to in order to not add numbers to their group!! We are currently working in conjunction with other legislators, MSI and NRA to iron out the fine details of handling the large numbers of people coming out to show their opposition to the Governors anti gun agenda. We have gotten a commitment to provide multiple sign in sheets so that we can ensure that people are not standing in line for hours just to sign in. There are plans being made to provide separate rooms for the purpose of having honest panel discussions dealing with the issue. Legislators will be invited to attend. As we get more details of this effort, we will disseminate them to you. Unfortunately, and with sincere apologies, we are logistically unable to give preference to individuals who were unable to testify or who had signed the sheets outside of the Senate Building. We truly regret this but it is simply not possible. Because we are trying to resolve the issues that arose during the hearings in the senate, changes have been made and we are continuing to work with leadership to ensure that the day runs as smoothly as possible, but we were not able to resolve the issue of assigning priority. However, we will ensure that everyone gets to sign the testimony books and that their opposition will go into the bill file in opposition. Please do not be discouraged at the possibility of not actually being afforded the opportunity to speak- We feel strongly that the sheer numbers of people appearing in Annapolis on this issue speaks much louder than any 3 minute testimony. Having your name included in the bill file will let the members of the legislature know you are opposed. March 5th There is a planned pro gun rally at 11 am on lawyers mall There will be gun hearings in both the Senate Judicial Proceeding Committee and the House Judiciary Committee You can click the tab for “schedule” on each committee page and scroll to March 5th to view the bills being heard. Delegate Dwyer’s Bills HB 426 - Firearm Ammunition - Purchaser Information This bill is being heard in Judiciary on March 5th and we would welcome testimony in support of the bill. If you would like to offer testimony, please contact our office at 410-841-3047 for additional information. This bill would prohibit the collection of a customer’s personal information for the purchase of ammunition. HB589- Firearms Freedom Act- though this is a good bill, because of the aggressive push for a state ban, which if passed, would not be affected by legislation which nullifies Federal bans, and because Delegate Dwyer has focused all of his efforts to defeating the vast numbers of anti gun legislation proposed this year in Maryland, Delegate Dwyer will be withdrawing this bill rather than allow it to be voted down. He will likely re-introduce this bill next year. We will send updates and additional information as we get them. Best Regards, Louisa Baucom Legislative Aide to: Del. Don Dwyer, Jr. Anne Arundel County District 31 410-841-3047 www.delegatedwyer.com So is there a rally or not? __________________ MSI Member SAF Member NRA Life Member AAFG Member NRA RSO IDPA SO "Whatever else history may say about me when I'm gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way." - Ronald Wilson Reagan

February 22nd, 2013, 07:05 AM	#12
Raineman Charlie Brown's Teacher Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eldersburg Posts: 140	I don't do the facebook thing, but I'll be there.

February 22nd, 2013, 10:38 PM	#14
7A38 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 210	I will be there with at least 2 other people. 7A38 __________________ --- When it comes to gun owners interacting with non-gun people, gun owners are their own worst enemy. ---

February 23rd, 2013, 07:20 AM	#18
Atlasarmory Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glen Burnie Posts: 2,045 Images: 2	Me and the wife will be there __________________ I'm looking for a Colt new agent DAO 45acp

February 23rd, 2013, 07:28 AM	#19
greenfordranger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South of the Mason Dixon Line...Maryland Posts: 38	i'll be there with as many as i can fit in my wagon! back to the front lines we go, shoulder to shoulder! __________________ Stand your ground, do not fire unless fired upon and if they mean to have a war, let it begin here! -Capt.John Parker- NRA Life Member Sons of the Confederate Veterans Clan Wallace Society

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