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Anti Gun Groups and City To Meet At Town Hall

jsanchez

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Fine I'll lock my guns in my car, not a problem.

I have an alarm and there are plenty of secure parking lots, not a problem. Do the guns have to be unloaded when you leave them in the car unattended? Arrive early poeple, traffic. Dave great article. How come you didn't ask them if you could be on the panel just to keep it fair? Maybe you should call them back? They usally at all the events I've gone to, had a question and answer period at the end of the program. I'm already making a list of good points to make. Study what the Baglady said because they will rehash all that guarenteed. I wonder what the rules on booing are? I hope you are coming Dave, I know you can ask some really great questions. You were there for the parks meeting.
 
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" “I also need to clarify,” he emphasized, “that Town Hall Seattle has a strict policy of no weapons in our facility. Our primary goal is the safety of all of our attendees. The best way we can accommodate that is through a zero tolerance policy towards firearms, knives, and other dangerous items. This will be posted at the door and enforced.” "

Is this not in direct violation of preemption? If it is, then we call ahead and if need be, have the State Patrol escort us in. In this time of recovery and with some folks going there looking for answers, it might be good to see OCers as the level headed voice of reason in that nut house.

Just a thought...
 

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" “I also need to clarify,” he emphasized, “that Town Hall Seattle has a strict policy of no weapons in our facility. Our primary goal is the safety of all of our attendees. The best way we can accommodate that is through a zero tolerance policy towards firearms, knives, and other dangerous items. This will be posted at the door and enforced.” "

Is this not in direct violation of preemption? If it is, then we call ahead and if need be, have the State Patrol escort us in. In this time of recovery and with some folks going there looking for answers, it might be good to see OCers as the level headed voice of reason in that nut house.

Just a thought...

Town Hall is a private facility.
 

amzbrady

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It makes me proud to be a part of a group of so many Ambasodors for the Open Carry group will be there to remind people that an armed society is a polite society. I hope to be able to attend a few more functions myself. My family and I will be moving back to the wet side in a few weeks. We have already rented an RV spot in Lake Stevens and I will be commuting to Kirkland until I can find something closer to Kirkland or get transferred to the Lake Stevens store. Good Job guys, in advance.
 

xxx.jakk.xxx

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" “I also need to clarify,” he emphasized, “that Town Hall Seattle has a strict policy of no weapons in our facility. Our primary goal is the safety of all of our attendees. The best way we can accommodate that is through a zero tolerance policy towards firearms, knives, and other dangerous items. This will be posted at the door and enforced.” "

Is this not in direct violation of preemption? If it is, then we call ahead and if need be, have the State Patrol escort us in. In this time of recovery and with some folks going there looking for answers, it might be good to see OCers as the level headed voice of reason in that nut house.

Just a thought...

I think that that is why he said this part

“We here at Town Hall, a non-profit presenter of arts and ideas unaffiliated with city government, are hoping to address the issues of grief from violent trauma, policing, leadership by our elected officials in times of struggle, mental health, and violence in the community,” he said.

Not so sure how truthful it is, but it was mentioned.


Looks like someone beat me to it... I guess that's what i get for not refreshing between readin an entire page and replying. lol
 
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hermannr

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I think that that is why he said this part



Not so sure how truthful it is, but it was mentioned.


Looks like someone beat me to it... I guess that's what i get for not refreshing between readin an entire page and replying. lol

I think the real question would be: Is this happening on city property? and if so, Is it "leased" to this "presenter" and if so, for how much? If it is actually happening in the City Hall, I do not think they can can "lease" the City Hall to a "presenter". This would make for a very interesting court challenge.
 

gogodawgs

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I think the real question would be: Is this happening on city property? and if so, Is it "leased" to this "presenter" and if so, for how much? If it is actually happening in the City Hall, I do not think they can can "lease" the City Hall to a "presenter". This would make for a very interesting court challenge.

No. This is a private group. They have cleverly named themselves 'Town Hall' but they are 100% private.

Town Hall is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and relies on rentals, membership, volunteers, and fundraising to sustain its many activities. As a nonprofit organization with deep roots in Seattle’s civic life, Town Hall’s mission is to serve as a common home for dozens of Seattle’s mid-sized nonprofit organizations.

www.townhallseattle.org
 

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Given the no firearm policy, perhaps someone (or a couple) could hang out outside chatting during the event for those not able to carry and protect themselves.
 

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So I got my ticket. I'm working in Seattle and don't get off till 5 so I don't really have an excuse not to go.:)
 

Dave Workman

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I have an alarm and there are plenty of secure parking lots, not a problem. Do the guns have to be unloaded when you leave them in the car unattended? Arrive early poeple, traffic. Dave great article. How come you didn't ask them if you could be on the panel just to keep it fair? ...

Because Dave doesn't like being part of a story he is covering.

I just might be there Incognito. :cool:

(That's down the road a half mile from "Communicado" :lol: )

But thx for your kind remark.
 
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skiingislife725

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Given the no firearm policy, perhaps someone (or a couple) could hang out outside chatting during the event for those not able to carry and protect themselves.

The only problem with that is I'm just imagining now how the news will spin that as us intimidating people outside from coming in or something. A lot like the New Black Panthers standing outside of the voting booths. If we're going to be doing that, we should have our opencarry.org banner or a sign about "let's actually lower gun violence, not just punish law-abiding citizens". If the news comes, it'll at least make us look like we care about that, instead of coming to intimidate the hoplophobes.
 

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The only problem with that is I'm just imagining now how the news will spin that as us intimidating people outside from coming in or something. A lot like the New Black Panthers standing outside of the voting booths. If we're going to be doing that, we should have our opencarry.org banner or a sign about "let's actually lower gun violence, not just punish law-abiding citizens". If the news comes, it'll at least make us look like we care about that, instead of coming to intimidate the hoplophobes.

When I was laying in bed last night, I thought about how anti's could portray this. I think we would have a hard time getting a place to put up a banner though... I notice there is a pizza place (Primo) immediately next to the Town Hall... Perhaps a little exercise/walk around the block... Intimidation not intended.
 
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When I was laying in bed last night, I thought about how anti's could portray this. I think we would have a hard time getting a place to put up a banner though... I notice there is a pizza place (Primo) immediately next to the Town Hall... Perhaps a little exercise/walk around the block... Intimidation not intended.

I bet alot of us lay in bed thinking about things like this.

I was thinking if you had two groups standing outside that people would have to pass by "Stricktly for reaction" have an "unarmed" thug group dressed in hoodies, saggin, sporting the best of modern criminal appearances, giving intimidating looks, on one side of the doors then have a group of well dressed open carriers politely greeting people as they passed by, open the doors for the public and let them decide who they most fear. Keep the two groups seperate and watch their reactions as to who they feel more comfortable around. I bet they turn into hypocrites real quick. Shock value goes a long way.
 
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tombrewster421

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Does anyone live in or near Seattle that would be ok with me crashing at their house that night? I really don't feel like driving all the way home just to try and get 5 hours of sleep.
 

gogodawgs

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Given the no firearm policy, perhaps someone (or a couple) could hang out outside chatting during the event for those not able to carry and protect themselves.

This is not a good idea, others have listed why it is not. If you are attending, only the best behavior and respect for their rules will earn their respect. They control this venue and doing anything outside of that will reflect poorly on this forum. I have a previous engagement and will not be attending.

A silent empty holster protest can be very effective.
 

DamonK

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This is not a good idea, others have listed why it is not. If you are attending, only the best behavior and respect for their rules will earn their respect. They control this venue and doing anything outside of that will reflect poorly on this forum. I have a previous engagement and will not be attending.

A silent empty holster protest can be very effective.

I agree, empty holster protest is probably the way to go.

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amzbrady

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I wonder if there is a limited number of tickets? Will they stop giving them out when the capacity is filled. If so, I just requested 2 even though I can not go. If they show full, the Anti's wont be able to get any tickets and wont bother showing up. An empty room would kinda be cool.
 

slapmonkay

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This is not a good idea, others have listed why it is not. If you are attending, only the best behavior and respect for their rules will earn their respect. They control this venue and doing anything outside of that will reflect poorly on this forum. I have a previous engagement and will not be attending.

A silent empty holster protest can be very effective.

I agree. It was something I threw out there without fully thinking it through. Thankfully, others had the time to correct me on my lack of thought process. :)
 
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