SAK
Regular Member
Forgive me - I don't know what the acronym LG stands for.
My definition of "Constitution Carry" is that a man or woman may be armed openly or concealed without having had to submit any application and secure any license or permit. "That all men be armed..." which of course today would also include women.
I always contacted the local police when we were conducting open carry events. I didn't ask for permission, but factually told them about the event and what we were going to do. We never had a single problem - zilch. In fact - at one of our open carry events a local law enforcement officer attended the event in plainclothes and brought his wife and children. This was Wisconsin and Illinois - the last 2 states to pass a "shall-issue" law.
This website inspired me to be more "open" about carrying arms. I was first arrested in 2005 - before there was a movement for carry on campus. Then not a year later I was arrested while complying with state law, and fought felony charges for over 4 years. I defended myself in court during part of that, conducting my own hearings, cross-examining "expert" witnesses, and the charges were dropped...only to be appealed sending me through the gauntlet again. Yet I would do it again. I had a Utah permit until it expired, but never an Illinois carry permit...despite pushing so hard for that law to be passed. Why should I ask for permission, pay money, and jump through hoops to exercise a right?
I'm glad we are having this discussion. I wanted to share an idea. Would you like me to setup an event? I will gladly do so. I have laid out what I believe is the best template for this type of event. It is not a theory - it's been done. I owe no one anything - I've paid more than my fair share of dues for this fight. I've not just talked the talk, but walked the walk and still do now. We pushed the envelope, and it pushed us forward and helped win the battles for those 2 states. While some were afraid such action could set us back, it proved to only help us. It's such a novel idea - not just talk about rights but actually exercise them.
So, my proposal is a nationwide open carry day, focused on 2nd Amendment-protected rights, benefitting the cause of children's cancer research/treatment (online fundraiser).
Our site was very powerful and packed with information and discussion back in the day before the viruses took over. Then life took over - wife and 2 children.
My definition of "Constitution Carry" is that a man or woman may be armed openly or concealed without having had to submit any application and secure any license or permit. "That all men be armed..." which of course today would also include women.
I always contacted the local police when we were conducting open carry events. I didn't ask for permission, but factually told them about the event and what we were going to do. We never had a single problem - zilch. In fact - at one of our open carry events a local law enforcement officer attended the event in plainclothes and brought his wife and children. This was Wisconsin and Illinois - the last 2 states to pass a "shall-issue" law.
This website inspired me to be more "open" about carrying arms. I was first arrested in 2005 - before there was a movement for carry on campus. Then not a year later I was arrested while complying with state law, and fought felony charges for over 4 years. I defended myself in court during part of that, conducting my own hearings, cross-examining "expert" witnesses, and the charges were dropped...only to be appealed sending me through the gauntlet again. Yet I would do it again. I had a Utah permit until it expired, but never an Illinois carry permit...despite pushing so hard for that law to be passed. Why should I ask for permission, pay money, and jump through hoops to exercise a right?
I'm glad we are having this discussion. I wanted to share an idea. Would you like me to setup an event? I will gladly do so. I have laid out what I believe is the best template for this type of event. It is not a theory - it's been done. I owe no one anything - I've paid more than my fair share of dues for this fight. I've not just talked the talk, but walked the walk and still do now. We pushed the envelope, and it pushed us forward and helped win the battles for those 2 states. While some were afraid such action could set us back, it proved to only help us. It's such a novel idea - not just talk about rights but actually exercise them.
So, my proposal is a nationwide open carry day, focused on 2nd Amendment-protected rights, benefitting the cause of children's cancer research/treatment (online fundraiser).
Our site was very powerful and packed with information and discussion back in the day before the viruses took over. Then life took over - wife and 2 children.