Momentum Shift: Detailed Update and Action Plan

Elliotte · Mar 21, 2013

I must be missing something somewhere, what business is going on in the House on Saturday? I don't see anything on the schedules online, and I wouldn't think of Saturday as a normal workday for the legislators. I'm not trying to poo-poo the efforts, just trying to figure out what I'm missing.

Garet Jax · Mar 21, 2013

rwbow1969 said:
I wonder if the shuttle from the Navy stadium parking will be running?

It is a short walk especially for people like us who have a skip to our step.

danb · Mar 21, 2013

RavensChick said:
The current course you can go through in about 20 minutes. So I assume that the course specified in the bill is going to be more detailed and involved.

i dunno about a 4-hour online video (zzzz), seems long, but it would not be awful if there a quiz at the end (silimar to the way the hunter safety online works). I hate to say it but you can sleep through it. I also think that hunter safety should satisfy the requirement because they go over the basic safety issues.

occbrian · Mar 21, 2013

Multifaceted said:
I'll be there, bright eyed and bushy tailed. Fortunately, my whole day is wide open.

x2. I'll be there. ALL DAY.

Patrick. Mag ban was left out of your comments, I assume 'as written' this is less of a concern?

Nostromo · Mar 21, 2013

This is very refreshing to hear, thank you!!

Tomcat · Mar 21, 2013

rwbow1969 said:
I wonder if the shuttle from the Navy stadium parking will be running?

It's not a bad walk at all, we walked on the 1st to the House Bldg. Cut through the DNR parking lot across the street from the stadium to Sachs Blvd. follow to Rowe Blvd. across the bridge and you're there. Use Google maps, you'll see what I'm talking about.

hodgepodge · Mar 21, 2013

Elliotte said:
I must be missing something somewhere, what business is going on in the House on Saturday? I don't see anything on the schedules online, and I wouldn't think of Saturday as a normal workday for the legislators. I'm not trying to poo-poo the efforts, just trying to figure out what I'm missing.

The House will be in session, but not with a scheduled vote on SB281.

Nevertheless, we will be there to remind them that we are still watching their actions.

Never give up! Never surrender!

Jaybeez · Mar 21, 2013

danb said:
i dunno about a 4-hour online video (zzzz), seems long, but it would not be awful if there a quiz at the end (silimar to the way the hunter safety online works). I hate to say it but you can sleep through it. I also think that hunter safety should satisfy the requirement because they go over the basic safety issues.

if it anywhere as bad as the boater safety course, it will increase the suicide rate in maryland

Jaybeez · Mar 21, 2013

hodgepodge said:
The House will be in session, but not with a scheduled vote on SB281.

Nevertheless, we will be there to remind them that we are still watching their actions.

Never give up! Never surrender!

sounds like they want to sneak a vote in on a saturday at the last minute with No notification.

danb · Mar 21, 2013

Jaybeez said:
if it anywhere as bad as the boater safety course, it will increase the suicide rate in maryland

someone operating a boat who's taken the course :lol2:

or maybe they took the course but are ignoring the rules. :rolleyes:

remember that the hunter safety course does actually have a live fire part, (with a shotgun), as well as go over firearm safety. I got $100 that says that most the legislators dont know that.

dblas · Mar 21, 2013

I should be there, pending approval from the director of scheduling.

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

Assists21 said:
Patrick, how are the magazines restrictions coming? Being pulled out?

Good question. Sorry for leaving that out.

It's a hybrid approach right now: 10 rounds for rifles but "manufactured capacity" for pistols; defined as the number of rounds that fit in the well of the pistol grip, with no extensions, up to and including 20 rounds.

So 10 rounds for an AR-15; 17 for the Glock 19. No extenders ont eh mags (Pearce extenders, etc.).

tmschrader1 · Mar 21, 2013

Thanks to those attending!

jaycee2004 · Mar 21, 2013

Jaybeez said:
if it anywhere as bad as the boater safety course, it will increase the suicide rate in maryland

That course was horrible. I had to stop halfway through just to get my bearings straight.

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

HoCoShooter said:
Patrick - is there a capacity limit to the gallery, and if so is there overflow anywhere?

It's an old building. Gallery will only holds about 120, so we'll need to shuffle in and out for all to be seen. Also the interior of the building itself is open and frankly there are enough historical displays to keep you engaged. Once we fill that space, we will again have to keep folks moving around. It'll be a nice day for a walk around the building. :innocent0

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

Inigoes said:
For those who plan on attending both the MDS shoot and this event. Please secure your firearms out of sight in your vehicle.

Do not be the test case for long gun carry in Annapolis, even though AG Gansler said you could.

No kidding. Long gun open carry within 1000 foot of a political rally or event (the GA would qualify) is a crime. Don't play games.

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

MadCat0911 said:
How long will this be going on on Saturday? I've got a previous engagement at 1 which would mean I'd have to leave early to get back for it. Would it be worth coming back afterwards though?

Not long. Probably into early afternoon. I expect to retire to Ram's Head before it gets too late.

Unless the schedule a gun vote, in which case I will go the distance.

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

Hopalong said:
I may be down on Saturday. If I can convince my daughter to come down I think it would be a lovely civics lesson for her in addition to reminding our legislators that we are, in fact, watching them.

There is significant truth in here. The statehouse is a great way to bring the kids up to speed on civics.

NatBoh · Mar 21, 2013

I'll be there with my neighbor and fellow MSI member. We both live in D46 and Del. Hammen represents us. We were only able to meet with his Chief of Staff on Feb 6th, so I'd like try again to meet with him to reiterate our stance on 281, and gun control in general. Hopefully we'll be able to set this up.

Patrick · Mar 21, 2013

Elliotte said:
I must be missing something somewhere, what business is going on in the House on Saturday? I don't see anything on the schedules online, and I wouldn't think of Saturday as a normal workday for the legislators. I'm not trying to poo-poo the efforts, just trying to figure out what I'm missing.

It's a standard day for them to get work done. The closer you get to the end of session - and next week's "crossover" date - the more they need to burn oil to get things done and moving. There is a chance the gun stuff will come up, but it is just as likely to be lots of blah blah about laws on dogs and cats.

The point is to let them know we are there, as they are considering this stuff off the floor. A lot of action is happening behind the scenes - there are a lot of lawmakers talking about the consequences of these bills. We need to remind them that voters are the consequence of bad decisions.

This is a pure show of strength.

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