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June 7 2021 Harrisburg 2A Rally
Here we go folks, let's get the discussion rolling and mark your calendars. Monday, June 7th 2021 beginning at 10am is this years annual 2A rally in Harrisburg. With so much being on the line already, we need a big turn out. More info to come on coordinating POOFA attendance.
http://www.repmetcalfe.com/UniteAgainstTyranny
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Rally begins at 10am, we should leave the garage for the Capitol steps around 9:30. Comms and parking/muster info below for those that want to stay in a group.
Comms:
The PA2A folks have created a dedicated Signal chat for the rally. Please ping either myself, alpacaheat or gnbrotz for an invite to the group.
We'll also still be using 2-way radios to stay in more immediate contact during the rally. Please PM me if you'd like the frequency details and can program your radios yourself. I will also bring a laptop w/ programming USB cable if anyone would like some help in the garage the morning of.
Parking:
We'll be mustering back in the River St Garage (where we went last June for the "cancelled" rally.) We'll meet at the highest open level that isn't the roof (for cover). Several of us will be there early, so you'll find us once you're in there.
Brought to you by your friends at PA2A
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Any explanation as to why it is on a Monday? Not an issue for me personally, but I know a lot of guys who simply will not be able to attend. A Monday is not conducive to a big turnout.
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ShadeRabbit
Any explanation as to why it is on a Monday? Not an issue for me personally, but I know a lot of guys who simply will not be able to attend. A Monday is not conducive to a big turnout.
It's a day when we also visit our legislators and they are not there on weekends.
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Walleye Hunter
It's a day when we also visit our legislators and they are not there on weekends.
Exactly. It's always been scheduled that way - for that reason.
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Ok, good explanation. But what exactly is one supposed to do if their legislators are steadfastly Bloomberg-aligned clowns? Is there even a point?
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ShadeRabbit
Ok, good explanation. But what exactly is one supposed to do if their legislators are steadfastly Bloomberg-aligned clowns? Is there even a point?
Stand outside and look provocative. Be part of the big OC crowd to help remind these idiots the people aren't to be trifled with.
I don't even bother going inside anymore. My state senator is a co-sponsor of nearly every anti gun bill, and my congresswoman is a worthless Dem lever puller who is just in it for the paycheck. No sense talking to either one as they will not change their positions.
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ShadeRabbit
Ok, good explanation. But what exactly is one supposed to do if their legislators are steadfastly Bloomberg-aligned clowns? Is there even a point?
Yes, join some other members and hit up other reps that are on the fence. For example, one year Grip safety and I stopped in to see his legislator (Chesco) with a few other members. That R was wobbly at best when it came to the 2A, and the group made a good impression and provided him with some counter arguments to use down the road. It*s a great learning experience, and allows each one of us to develop and verbalize strong points to use in social interactions with others.
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ShadeRabbit
Ok, good explanation. But what exactly is one supposed to do if their legislators are steadfastly Bloomberg-aligned clowns? Is there even a point?
I have one of each and I feel your pain. Not as much as you but I feel it. You can always visit their offices and rip one off for them.
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Have attended several in the past but this time, no excuses, I will be there!!!
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I will be there but this time I'm staying outside--ARMED!
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I’d be surprised if Wolf doesn’t pull a Pelosi
Capitol complex surrounded by c-wire topped fences, State Police in riot gear for a “credible threat posed by right wing extremists”
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PickingPA
I*d be surprised if Wolf doesn*t pull a Pelosi
Capitol complex surrounded by c-wire topped fences, State Police in riot gear for a *credible threat posed by right wing extremists*
Well I'm sure a certain some one will advise people that there is a credible threat and we shouldn't OC.
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KJP442
Well I'm sure a certain some one will advise people that there is a credible threat and we shouldn't OC.
Or we conceal carry (regardless) and wear our open carry holsters with a banana in it.....while open carrying (sling) a loaf of bread.
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ShadeRabbit
Any explanation as to why it is on a Monday? Not an issue for me personally, but I know a lot of guys who simply will not be able to attend. A Monday is not conducive to a big turnout.
It's usually on a Monday. We don't just rally outside, we visit their offices afterwards. Can't do that on a weekend and find anyone there.
LET'S DO THIS! Advertise everywhere, we need a record turnout.
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Can the opening post of this thread be edited to contain the link to the official 2A rally website ?
Which I believe is this: http://www.2arally.com/
Can we get this information to be a banner at the top of this forum earlier than the usual; in order to make people aware AND have enough time to request days off from their work ?
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ett
Can the opening post of this thread be edited to contain the link to the official 2A rally website ?
Which I believe is this:
http://www.2arally.com/
Can we get this information to be a banner at the top of this forum earlier than the usual; in order to make people aware AND have enough time to request days off from their work ?
I believe that site is hosted by FOAC, so take that with a grain of salt. I'll post Metcalfe's link in the first message, which is http://www.repmetcalfe.com/UniteAgainstTyranny
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I wonder if they'll deny us access again this year. We know the main even will be relegated to the outdoors due to wolf's new limit inside.
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Walleye Hunter
I wonder if they'll deny us access again this year. We know the main even will be relegated to the outdoors due to wolf's new limit inside.
Time will tell, they only *just* reopened the Capitol to visitors in the last week or so, but I'm sure he'll find a reason to close it down to us "extremists"
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Groups of more than one (1) will be allowed access after June 8th
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unless we change the rally to the 9th then we can access after the 10th lol
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KJP442
Well I'm sure a certain some one will advise people that there is a credible threat and we shouldn't OC.
did he not tell us how to dress or not dress for the rally one year??? or was that someone else?????
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JDA58
did he not tell us how to dress or not dress for the rally one year??? or was that someone else?????
They did everything but provide a picture of an FOAC approved 2A rally attendee. Have ever seen that poster of the approved OSHA construction worker or skier? That's what I'm talking about.
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JDA58
did he not tell us how to dress or not dress for the rally one year??? or was that someone else?????
Yeah I believe it was something along the lines of we need to look professional and no be out there in camo and tactical gear. I'm pretty sure some forum member showed up to the rally that year in a full suit and tie.
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KJP442
Yeah I believe it was something along the lines of we need to look professional and no be out there in camo and tactical gear. I'm pretty sure some forum member showed up to the rally that year in a full suit and tie.
I'm pretty sure that was Kim over at FOAC, Justin would definitely know better than I as he was in the middle of all that drama.
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JDA58
did he not tell us how to dress or not dress for the rally one year??? or was that someone else?????
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KJP442
Yeah I believe it was something along the lines of we need to look professional and no be out there in camo and tactical gear. I'm pretty sure some forum member showed up to the rally that year in a full suit and tie.
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PickingPA
Business Casual!!!!!
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pens87pgh
I'm pretty sure that was Kim over at FOAC, Justin would definitely know better than I as he was in the middle of all that drama.
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Walleye Hunter
They did everything but provide a picture of an FOAC approved 2A rally attendee. Have ever seen that poster of the approved OSHA construction worker or skier? That's what I'm talking about.
He tells us that not only every year for the annual rally.
But also for EVERYTHING else.
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FYI - anyone on PA2A.org, I started a thread over there for discussion and planning.
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So im definitely in for this, first timer here. Someone give me the rundown on how it all goes?
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Show up to designated muster location (usually a parking garage). Walk as a group (or several groups) to capitol steps. Listen to speakers. After speakers, if you want, go into capitol to meet with your reps.
Sometimes there are pre-event breakfasts or post-event barbecues.
We need name tags this year....
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Royinmontco
We need name tags this year....
PA2A will be providing 100 badges at the designated rally point with the PA2A logo printed on them, and sharpies to add your desired name/handle.
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Maybe we can heal some divisions that came from the election and covid.
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How far us it from the parking garage to the capitol ?
I got a hitch in my giddy up and can only walk so far.
thanks
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Two items:
1) Cookout and get together as usual afterwards for all PAFOA folks: another thread will be started for that one.
2) Last year I chatted the police up in their gun storage room out back in the northeast corner. They claimed to have the capability to hold rifles in that room as well. It would be worth a call to verify, I think we may get more folks inside afterwards that way!
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DukeConnor
How far us it from the parking garage to the capitol ?
I got a hitch in my giddy up and can only walk so far.
thanks
Maybe a block or two. Somebody can probably drive you over - but be warned, at the last one, the police blocked off the main street in front of the capitol so walking was mandatory.
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gnbrotz
PA2A will be providing 100 badges at the designated rally point with the PA2A logo printed on them, and sharpies to add your desired name/handle.
Only food for thought here is anonymity with press/cameras/etc - I know I'm putting my tin foil hat on, but this last 6 months has proved that if the fed cronies want to start prosecuting people for things, ID is probably not a great idea.
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Justin///M
Maybe we can heal some divisions that came from the election and covid.
YES
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DukeConnor
How far us it from the parking garage to the capitol ?
I got a hitch in my giddy up and can only walk so far.
thanks
I vote that we go back to the 2nd street garage (what we used June last year when Metcalfe bailed) that garage was MUCH nicer and easier to get in/out of and the walk really was only an extra block compared to the other one. Oh and I think a little cheaper too but I forget.
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pens87pgh
Only food for thought here is anonymity with press/cameras/etc - I know I'm putting my tin foil hat on, but this last 6 months has proved that if the fed cronies want to start prosecuting people for things, ID is probably not a great idea.
YES
I vote that we go back to the 2nd street garage (what we used June last year when Metcalfe bailed) that garage was MUCH nicer and easier to get in/out of and the walk really was only an extra block compared to the other one. Oh and I think a little cheaper too but I forget.
It*s free if you use the wrong (right) entrance. ;)
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Justin///M
Maybe we can heal some divisions that came from the election and covid.
Yes... we need a respite from that nonsense...
No more hemi, eh? ;-p