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Second Amendment Supporters Gather at U.S. Capitol to Promote Gun Rights

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Elderberry:
NEWSWEEK By Asher Stockler On 11/2/19

A grassroots coalition of gun-rights supporters descended onto the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building Saturday, rallying to forestall congressional action on gun control that has been gaining steam over the past few months.

One reporter estimated that by 1 p.m., over 1,000 people had turned out. The event, titled "Rally for Your Rights," was organized largely by gun-rights enthusiasts without the backing of major pro-gun organizations.

Speakers included Erich Pratt of the Gun Owners of America, a non-profit that prides itself on being more hardline than the National Rifle Association; Anthony Garcia, whose group, "Save the Second," was established to reform governance practices at the NRA; and Timothy Knight, who resigned from the NRA board of directors in August over an inability to conduct oversight of the group's finances due to alleged obstruction.

"What has sunk in over the past few months is that far too many people are willing to write a check... and say, 'Okay, I've done my part,' and then move on," Rob Pincus, also of Save the Second, said ahead of the event. "If you own a gun, you are the gun lobby."

More: https://www.newsweek.com/second-amendment-rally-capitol-gun-rights-1469411

txradioguy:
From some things I've read on Twitter...the NRA was nowhere to be seen.

 **nononono*

Elderberry:
Ammoland

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/11/2nd-amendment-rally-november-washington-dc/#axzz64GnexyFO


--- Quote ---There were numerous NRA hats present, but the NRA had no appointed speaker. The rally was organized while the NRA was undergoing significant internal and external attacks that have yet to be resolved.

Numerous smaller organizations supporting the Second Amendment from national to state, to the local level, attended and were enthusiastically received.

The organizers and funding for the rally were anonymous, but it was clear Rob Pincus and Jeff Knox had a major part in putting the rally together. Rob and Jeff were the primary masters of the ceremonies. They were efficient and effective. The rally wrapped up a little before 4 p.m.
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txradioguy:

--- Quote from: Elderberry on November 04, 2019, 02:00:23 am ---Ammoland

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/11/2nd-amendment-rally-november-washington-dc/#axzz64GnexyFO

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The NRA having a speaker there would have helped their public image a little bit.  Being seen and heard at events right now is what they need.

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