URGENT: Open Carriers Needed For LA Times Interview

Kevin Jensen · Apr 3, 2008

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum52/9578.html

jpierce said:
I have been contacted by a reporter from the LA Times who is doing an article on the open carry movement. I have given him history and background and now he wants to spend some time with an open carrier or group of open carriers from one of the following states: UT, CO, NM, AZ, WY, KS, NE, ND, SD.

Are there any get togethers or groups in these states who would be willing to host this reporter for a safe, informative and ambassadorial afternoon of shooting followed by an open carry dinner?

Here's our chance to have Utah open carry in the NATIONAL spotlight, not just the local papers. I am waiting for a phone call from the reporter. In the meantime, any suggestions for a good meeting place?

roseblood · Apr 3, 2008

Let's act on this!

divegeek · Apr 3, 2008

Just tell me where and when. If at all possible I'll be there.

Shaolin · Apr 3, 2008

I would also be interested in this.

NotSoSimple · Apr 3, 2008

Indoor Range: Dougs
Outdoor: Lee Kay?

titanium27 · Apr 3, 2008

roseblood said:
Let's act on this!

We could use this in place of the open carry lunch that you were talking about. I think it would be good to get someone from law enforcement to talk and share their views also.

Jeff Johnson · Apr 3, 2008

This is a great idea! Are you going to plan it? I'll come (if I'm not unavoidably out of state)...

rdoggsilva · Apr 3, 2008

I would not mind helping you folks out. Just let me know when and where.

UtahCFP · Apr 3, 2008

<pessimism>

Be sure not to wear anything to reinforce sterotypes -- no cammo, SWAT gear, John Deer baseball caps, etc. If you do, *that* will become the story.

</pessimism>

Mazellan · Apr 3, 2008

I would like to be there as well. Just let me know and hopefully I will be free to attend. I'll be attending in my full "mall ninja" atire compleat with riot gear incase things get out of hand! :lolbang:

Mr. Magnum · Apr 3, 2008

Sounds like a great opportunity.
Keep us informed.

xmirage2kx · Apr 3, 2008

If I can make it I will tag along

Kevin Jensen · Apr 3, 2008

I just got off the phone with Nick, the reporter. He will be here next week, and said that a Wednesday or Thursday evening would be best. I figure most of us have day jobs, and that an evening after work should not be a problem.

If somebody has a suggestion for a location, please chime in. If a place is not decided within a few days, I will arrange a place. Lets be flexible and show some good turnout for this one. Just think what the readers in Los Angeles would think of when they open their morning paper to see 30 Utahn's exercising their rights!

Tarzan1888 · Apr 3, 2008

SGT Jensen said:
I just got off the phone with Nick, the reporter. He will be here next week, and said that a Wednesday or Thursday evening would be best. I figure most of us have day jobs, and that an evening after work should not be a problem.

If somebody has a suggestion for a location, please chime in. If a place is not decided within a few days, I will arrange a place. Lets be flexible and show some good turnout for this one. Just think what the readers in Los Angeles would think of when they open their morning paper to see 30 Utahn's exercising their rights!

Just had a new grandson and will be in California next week for a visit.

I hope you have a big turn out and that a lot of the ladies come too, so that he can see that is not just us guys who see the need to defend our own.

Tarzan

NotSoSimple · Apr 3, 2008

I might be able to grab my wife for this if she is not working.

So even though I do not have my concealed yet and am hesitant to OC without it, should I OC to this event?

Kevin Jensen · Apr 3, 2008

As long as you carry unloaded (Isralei Carry) you can open carry legally.

NotSoSimple · Apr 3, 2008

Not a problem, one step from loaded works for me. Count me in!

divegeek · Apr 3, 2008

SGT Jensen said:
I just got off the phone with Nick, the reporter. He will be here next week, and said that a Wednesday or Thursday evening would be best. I figure most of us have day jobs, and that an evening after work should not be a problem.

Darn it. I'll be in San Francisco.

rdoggsilva · Apr 3, 2008

I can tell you a lot of folks in Calif. believe like we do. They open there papers and see us in Utah, doing what they used to do, may just put a fire under them to get rid of the bleeding hearts they now have in office. That is one of the reasons I moved to Utah 14 years ago. It would be nice to help the folks back home see what they are missing.

ammosargeant · Apr 3, 2008

Let me know when it is and if i can i will be there with my wife OCing.