I just happened to choose the idea of the AR15, because quite frankly, it's a familiar platform that people recognize as a "patriots rifle", the "bringer of freedom", etc. Versus the AK platform, which has a very negative "idea" attached to it, hence the reason why most departments ban it's use as a patrol rifle.
However, if we could flood this event with quite a selection of firearms, I don't think the public would look down upon someone choosing an AK-type weapon. Bottom line: Heck with it, bring out your AR15s, SKSs, AK-type rifles, Mosin-Nagants, Rem 700s, Winchester 94s.
The only requirement is a sling, to allow you to either african-carry, or static carry. Choose a solid sling, that allows minimal touching of the weapon itself.
Ideally, one city would be a better idea, with a month or two advanced notice. This would give us time to notify newspapers, television stations, and such. I think if we split it amongst two cities, less people would probably show up for either because people would say "Hey, I'm only going to go to the one that's closer to me!". If we do one city, the turnout would probably be quite a bit higher.
Ideally, Lansing, because we allllll know how they feel about open-carry.
-Richard-
