Personally, I’m a big fan of deterrence. I’d rather brandish than then send rounds downrange.

I chalk that up to radical libertarians and a radio publicity stunt.

If you are concerned for your safety at these rallies, then you should first reconsider going in the first place. Second, you should conceal (if legal to do so).

the whole idea of political rally is, in line, with the First Amendment to “peaceably assemble.” Bringing a gun to a rally suggests the bearer has some other purpose in mind. Not just that, those who bear arms at such rallies give left-wingers ammunition to attack those who wish to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Sorry, Dan, but this is, well, bullshit.

Left-wingers NEVER worry about how their behavior may “give ammunition” to their opponents. Only their opponents ever trouble with such worries — which is probably why the Left has been so much more effective than its opponents over the last several decades!

Leftists will demonize their opponents six ways to sixty no matter what. Worrying about giving them ammo is a fools’ errand.

Furthermore, bringing a gun to a rally may represent a desire to engage in violence. However, it can also signal to the would-be tyrants in government that they can’t expect to get away with anything without a fight. And this latter sentiment is very much in keeping with the American Revolution, is it not?

I need I remind you that the violence at town hall meetings and other events as of late has all been caused by leftists? If anti-leftists want to bring some protection, why the hell shouldn’t they?

how about this. . .http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/2009/08/assault-rifle-interview-outside-obama-event-in-phoenix-was-planned.php

Ernest Hancock, the online radio host who interviewed the man with the assault rifle outside yesterday’s Obama event in Arizona, today stated that the whole event was actually planned in advance.

more on Hancock. . .http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Front-Page.htm?EdNo=001

I believe the 2nd Amendment applies to individuals (I possessed a concealed-carry permit in my home state) but open display of any weapon at a political event is just plain dumb (unless you happen to be a Black Panther at a polling place – then it’s just peachy).

It’s asinine to bring a gun anywhere near where the president (or any other politician) is.

Anyone with common sense would realize the displaying firearms would be a feast for the media (so I wonder if these gun-toters were Democrat plants).

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/the-republican-party-is-t_b_262594.html

Bringing a gun to a rally suggests the bearer has some other purpose in mind.

With respect, that sounds like the kind of comment some of the liberal fucktards would make. That’s shameful.

Nobody is scared of the legal use of firearms. What people are rightly scared of is the illegal use of firearms – i.e. to shoot innocent people. Would you feel confident vouching for the sanity and law-abiding nature of everyone who might possibly show up at a public meeting, anywhere in America?

Wasn’t it you rightwingers who had such a huge hissy fit over the two Black Panther dudes who had billy clubs outside a polling place on election day? Would it have all been OK if only they had semiautomatics instead?

That said, sure, leave it in the car. You’re scaring the effete press core and it’s hard enough getting them to accurately cover these events.

Best wishes,
-MFS