Open Carry Flash Mob - Hampton Roads

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

I think that we need an injection of fun.

I want to have an open carry flash mob in Hampton Roads. This would allow us to get a political point across at a time and place of our choosing.

Flash mobs are somewhat pointless and that is the point. We would do something completely unrelated to firearms while open carrying. It is the same reason that the OC litter pick ups are so effective.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob

No proposed time or place yet, just an idea I had. Tell me what you think.

curtiswr · Jul 19, 2010

What activity would you have in mind? Pillow fight like in the wiki? Bunch of OCers spread around an area with signs advertising free hugs? :lol:

Dreamer · Jul 19, 2010

Accoding to the MIAC report, and other more recent Fusion Center reports and DHS documents, "Flash Mobs" are now considered to be "potentially violent demonstrations", and the recommendation from the Feds to local LEAs is to treat them as such.

They are not illegal per se, but you might run the risk of a 'disturbing the peace" rap or "other police action"...

Be careful...

peter nap · Jul 19, 2010

Dreamer said:
Accoding to the MIAC report, and other more recent Fusion Center reports and DHS documents, "Flash Mobs" are now considered to be "potentially violent demonstrations", and the recommendation from the Feds to local LEAs is to treat them as such.

They are not illegal per se, but you might run the risk of a 'disturbing the peace" rap or "other police action"...

Be careful...

I need to look for it but I recall a statute forbidding more that a couple of people gathering for the purpose of rioting....something along that line.

It might be interesting if we all gathered to discuss Shakespeare.

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

You mean Anti Gun JBTs might not approve? No, say it aint so.

Dreamer said:
Accoding to the MIAC report, and other more recent Fusion Center reports and DHS documents, "Flash Mobs" are now considered to be "potentially violent demonstrations", and the recommendation from the Feds to local LEAs is to treat them as such.

They are not illegal per se, but you might run the risk of a 'disturbing the peace" rap or "other police action"...

Be careful...

I believe you Dreamer, but that is really absurd. Flash Mobs are an expression of our right to assemble.

I understand the JBT mentality (Sure you have the right, but why would you unless you want to make trouble)

Do you have a cite for that mentality?

John Pierce · Jul 19, 2010

Dreamer has a very valid point. I understand what you are going for but flash mobs have acquired a very negative connotation recently. The lack of control or even knowledge of the others who might turn up would make me think very carefully about such an idea! (And then I would run the other way.

)

Just my .02.

John

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

Hamlet anyone?

peter nap said:
I need to look for it but I recall a statute forbidding more that a couple of people gathering for the purpose of rioting....something along that line.

It might be interesting if we all gathered to discuss Shakespeare.

Ah yes, fifteen people gathered at the fountain in the Peninsula Town Center all quoting spouting lines from Hamlet. I can see it now.....

To be or not to be, that is the question...........

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

Maybe Monty Python

Twenty people on the boardwalk at the oceanfront all asking in a syncronized voice "What is your quest?"

curtiswr · Jul 19, 2010

As long as it isn't a reproduction of Hollywood's modern take on Romeo and Juliet.

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

Juggling anybody?

Maybe some activity that keeps our hands busy to ensure that our non aggressive nature is evident.

If we were all juggling during a festival at Town Point Park, what do you think Norfolk PD would do?

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

Curtis said:
As long as it isn't a reproduction of Hollywood's modern take on Romeo and Juliet.

There we go, that is damn funny. This is the humor we need to make a fun, yet positive, event.

curtiswr · Jul 19, 2010

Thundar said:
what do you think Norfolk PD would do?

Assume you were part of some sort of "guess the ball" type game and charge you with swindling/running a confidence game.

peter nap · Jul 19, 2010

I have an idea about a get together that would be fun, funny and productive.

I don't want to discuss it on the open board right now but I'll give it a little thought and send some PM's.

Thundar · Jul 19, 2010

administrator said:
Dreamer has a very valid point. I understand what you are going for but flash mobs have acquired a very negative connotation recently. The lack of control or even knowledge of the others who might turn up would make me think very carefully about such an idea! (And then I would run the other way. )

Just my .02.

John

Yeah, I understand the concern, but what is the real difference between this and one of the many OC Dinners that we always go to?

We can use the PM to only invite members we trust.

I just haven't seen the negative connotations for Flash Mobs. I mean they would exercise both our 1A and 2A rights....After all a right unexercised is a right lost.

ed · Jul 19, 2010

Some of Ed's Favorites

[video=youtube;jwMj3PJDxuo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo[/video]
[video=youtube;jdeBp8J0rqs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdeBp8J0rqs[/video]
[video=youtube;utkkXCF8ZVc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utkkXCF8ZVc[/video]

simmonsjoe · Jul 19, 2010

we'll need 3 pistols each

Thundar said:
Maybe some activity that keeps our hands busy to ensure that our non aggressive nature is evident.

If we were all juggling during a festival at Town Point Park, what do you think Norfolk PD would do?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dHg51rrv5...mALaUQ8rxc/s320/Ocelot-Juggling-pencil-sm.jpg

NovaCop · Jul 19, 2010

HAHA I can only imagine this happening. People may be less likely to call if they see a bunch of you carrying. I don't see anything illegal with "flash mobs" as long as you don't obstruct a sidewalk, don't do it on a public street, don't trespass, etc. Just make sure you film it.

t33j · Jul 19, 2010

lol Ed those were great. I hadn't seen the last two.

Last Video

911 Dispatcher: 911 what's your emergency?

Best Buy Manager: There are all these people in my store!

911 Dispatcher: OK and what are they doing? Are they stealing things?

Best Buy Manager: No no.

911 Dispatcher: I see. What's the problem then?

Best Buy Manger: They're wearing blue polos and khakis

911 Dispatcher: Oh... uh we'll send an officer right out.

actually now that I think about it, I'd be interested in FOIAing that call hah

curtiswr · Jul 19, 2010

NovaCop10 said:
HAHA I can only imagine this happening. People may be less likely to call if they see a bunch of you carrying. I don't see anything illegal with "flash mobs" as long as you don't obstruct a sidewalk, don't do it on a public street, don't trespass, etc. Just make sure you film it.

Why don't you join in and see it firsthand?

Why are you here, again?

peter nap · Jul 19, 2010

Curtis said:
Why don't you join in and see it firsthand?

Why are you here, again?

Schhhhhhhh!

It's a secret.

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