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Title: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: GreggL on March 26, 2018, 11:49:16 PM

The National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans is hosting a Pro 2A Rally on 4-14-18
from 1-5 PM at the State Capitol.  They are organizing rallies in every State for the same day.

I am unfamiliar with this group but wanted to share this information. I think my schedule will
allow me to attend.

Here is a link to an article discussing the rallies:
https://freedomoutpost.com/april-14-2018-patriotic-americans-plans-second-amendment-rallies-state-capitals/
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: RobertH on March 27, 2018, 08:19:04 AM
heres a link on arfcom.  i assume its the same.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/APRIL-14TH-GUN-MARCH-UPDATED-OP/5-2095059/
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: ejeviking on March 28, 2018, 07:59:49 PM
Is there a consensus on people going? The Hometown thread on ARF had zero responses. What's the NFOA position?
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on March 29, 2018, 10:23:36 AM
We did not organize the rally, so we didn't want to appear to take over something created by other groups and individuals.  We just posted about it last night on our FB page to let people know it was occuring.

From talking to the local organizers, they are getting a lot of responses, securing speakers and are planning quite the event.

So speaking for me personally, I am going to try to make it out there in between my daughter's softball games in Lincoln. Quite a few of my friends are going as well.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Les on March 29, 2018, 11:02:47 AM
If the schedule allows, I will be there. 
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Greybeard on March 29, 2018, 11:11:22 AM
Linda and I will most likely make the trip unless something comes up to prevent it.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on March 29, 2018, 05:48:08 PM
Its a confusing mess.   This page https://www.facebook.com/groups/583395275347423/about/ says its 11-2 staring at UNL and walking to the capital.  This page has it 1-5 at the capitol https://www.facebook.com/events/1639641829452587/ and this https://www.facebook.com/events/1723209724407051/ says its 1-3 at the capitol.

I work until noon.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on March 30, 2018, 02:30:50 PM
From  The National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans on Facebook:


Attention!!!
Copy and paste to all NCCPA ~ State Groups

This is from David Clayton head of NCCAP
Ok guys. Just as a reminder, I know everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing but here is the April 14th event Guidelines.

The guidelines are as follows:

Keep all personal issues away from the event.

Stand with a unified message, this includes the Unified speech and speakers.

No battle rattle. Weapons are allowed as long as it does not interfere with local laws. All long guns must be empty with no mags in the mag wells and open chamber.

No first action of aggression.

No instigation with opposing entities.

No disrespect to Law Enforcement or security personnel.

Utilize the pages, sites and routes we have provided as well as opening new routes of exposure. (This does not mean streaking during the event😂😉)

Use the Unified name of the National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans, no other organization name. (This keeps lawsuits or public ridicule from happening due to singling out certain organizations).

Use common sense weapon safety.

Use common sense actions.

If you don't have any common sense, don't participate.

Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Les on March 30, 2018, 05:07:53 PM
So, looks like he's expecting some confrontation?
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on March 30, 2018, 06:12:12 PM
He had a video on facebook and he seemed to think the other side would show up and try to cause trouble.  He's in Virginia I think he said.

Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on March 30, 2018, 06:53:39 PM
The organization that first started this idea, NCCPA, has since "joined" by all sorts of 2A groups.  It's really now a compilation. The folks in NE who started this are part of a newly formed - relationship or "coalition" of independent groups, clubs and ordinary citizens.  They came together, planned and secured the permit, are reaching out to speakers etc. It's been amazing how many individuals came together to make this happen and they aren't even a formal organization. I hope it goes really well and no anti's attempt to "stir" up trouble. Our rally last fall only had a couple of "plants" taking photos so they could go after Ebke. But they otherwise were silent observers.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Les on March 30, 2018, 07:29:01 PM
Its a confusing mess.   This page https://www.facebook.com/groups/583395275347423/about/ says its 11-2 staring at UNL and walking to the capital.  This page has it 1-5 at the capitol https://www.facebook.com/events/1639641829452587/ and this https://www.facebook.com/events/1723209724407051/ says its 1-3 at the capitol.

I work until noon.
Could very well be a mess, hopefully cooler heads will prevail. 
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on March 30, 2018, 09:49:13 PM
They say they're having Todd Watson speak. And music by somebody named Kenneth Hall. 
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: ejeviking on April 03, 2018, 07:07:54 PM
Good, I'll keep looking for information on more precise times. I thought I saw initially where it was planned from 1-3pm in each respective time zone.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Jon Anderson on April 03, 2018, 11:14:58 PM
My wife and I are planning on being there, the organizer has said he is looking for some "non-politicians" to speak so I am planning on saying a few words again.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on April 04, 2018, 06:38:07 AM
Kenneth Hall says he'll be singing this song: https://soundcloud.com/user262008952/special-kinda-lunatic-1
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 04, 2018, 08:47:04 AM
My wife and I are planning on being there, the organizer has said he is looking for some "non-politicians" to speak so I am planning on saying a few words again.

Yes, one of the things I really liked about the organization so far is that it isn't going to be just political or famous people. It's every citizens that need to be heard. Glad you are going and will speak
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 04, 2018, 08:49:15 AM
So all of the unconnected folks got connected last night (there were a few organizations planning for the day and noticed recently that some had the same idea)

Anywhoo... everything got really squared away last night at a meeting of these grassroots volunteers.  From the debrief I received, this is coming together really well. Everyone is going to build on each other's work, coordinate speakers and the agenda etc.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on April 04, 2018, 12:02:16 PM
Glad to hear it.  I work Saturday 8am-noon so wont make the NFOA breakfast this week but should be able to attend the rally after work next week.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: GreggL on April 10, 2018, 07:48:04 PM

I'm glad to hear this is coming together! Will NFOA be passing out brochures at the event?
Do you need any volunteers?

Any one have good ideas for sign's to bring? I was thinking about one calling for banning
cell phones because they kill so many teens (texting while driving) how many lib's would want
the Nanny state to take those away? Do it for the children!
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 11, 2018, 10:59:09 AM
I will be bringing Brochures to pass along to folks

I like your sign idea :)

There are a lot of good ideas on youtube from other pro 2A rallies. That might be a start, until youtube takes them down lol
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: jschenck on April 12, 2018, 03:08:23 PM
Do we have an idea of how many folks will be showing up in Lincoln?  I'm hoping weather doesn't stop this from happening.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 12, 2018, 05:27:26 PM
There is no way to really know for sure. Since there were multiple organizations helping with the event, they all had different RSVPs events on FB. One I saw had 44 signed up to go, another had 14.  I am concerned about the weather too. But I am hoping it's just rain and not freezing rain on Saturday. Crossing fingers!
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on April 12, 2018, 07:45:28 PM
Facebook alerted me that I had two Events for the rally one shows 62 people going the other 100. 
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Greybeard on April 12, 2018, 09:09:10 PM
Bad weather will keep Linda and me from attending. Neither of us can afford to get sick.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: bennysdad on April 14, 2018, 09:28:15 AM
Adding this event on today's event schedule.

Freedom loving Americans will be gathering at their state capitols across America today. Many Nebraskans will be joining them, in spite of the weather, the wind and the rain to show their support for the Second Amendment and to combat the calls for legislation which will only serve to infringe on the rights of the law abiding.

Unlike the recent gun control marches, these are truly grassroots events, put on without the help of Hollywood billionaires or America's largest corporations. Delta Air Lines will not be flying supporters in for free. CNN & MSNBC will not be there fawning over them. There will not be paid workers handing out free lunch money.

Instead, this nationwide event relies on ordinary Americans who love freedom and are sick of being made the scapegoat for the government's failure to protect its citizens. Honest men and women who are tired of being lied to by politicians who stand on stage at an NRA convention and proclaim their love for the Second Amendment only to later enact draconian gun control. Ordinary people who are simply attempting to engage in the dialogue and have their voices heard while being censored by the likes of YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

If you can, join these Nebraskans today at 1 p.m. on the steps of the State Capitol. We cannot win this war alone. Every battle matters.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 14, 2018, 04:25:09 PM
My speech from today's rally. I was SO impressed with the number that turned out in spite of the weather. A very inspiring afternoon!

By the will of the people, we amended our state constitution. To declare, to clarify and to establish as our will, what we as citizens embrace and demand of our elected representatives.

Have you read it? Are you familiar with it?
"All persons are by nature free and independent and have certain inherent and inalienable rights; among these are life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes, and such rights shall not be denied or infringed by the state or any subdivision thereof. To secure these rights, and the protection of property, governments are instituted among people, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

Citizens of Nebraska, we have a Unicameral, comprised of Senators elected by the districts in our state.  But YOU are the first House. You are your own Representative. You are empowered and accountable for the work that in other states is done by elected individuals.
For too long, we have assumed that our values and traditions would remain respected and upheld and considered in the drafting, debating and enacting of legislation that represents the will of the people.

For too long, we have assumed that logic, reason and our constitution would be enough to temper and restrict any efforts to infringe on our civil rights and yet our freedoms in Nebraska are left to face a tempest of ignorance.

We are surrounded by states with far more enumerated freedom. We are at the mercy of elected senators who deem themselves above the constitution and the will of the majority.  But why is that?

Because we are silent, we are unseen, we are no risk to their tenure in elected office.

We have allowed those who have no sense of personal responsibility, who wish to be coddled by an ineffective government to protect them and our children, to paint, shape and control the narrative.  By sitting back and staying out of the fray, we have allowed city councils, school boards and our Unicameral to ignore the mandate of Article 1, Section 1 of our Constitution. We have permitted them to set up landmines of infringements that prohibit you, as a law abiding citizen the right to own, possess and use when necessary the tools that protect you, your loved ones and your communities.

The firearms community represented by the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association is vast, is found across all counties in our state and we fight every day for you.  We join forces with other organizations to educate our elected officials, to present testimony, to correct falsehoods and to counter the rising tide against us.  But we are simply citizens, like you, with lives, with jobs, with children and community obligations.  We face an enemy emboldened by the media, financed by billionaires, supported by corporations all of whom simply wish to create a new world order where the power of the people is manipulated and controlled.

We cannot sit back any longer and go on with our lives, venting on social media, at the dinner table and in gatherings with those like us.  We must take our energy and time and focus together, as a unified voice, to counter and shift the direction our state and this country is going. 

Join us today. Make a commitment to your future, and to the future we will create for our children.

Add your voice to the NFOA and to these other organizations who have joined forces here today.  Learn how to be an effective representative of the 2nd Amendment and the traditions and values you hold sacred. Develop a relationship with your elected officials. Show up at hearings of your city council. Show up to meetings of your school board. Show up at rallies for those running for office. Make your voice heard. Write letters and make phone calls. Now is the time to take a stand. To commit to this battle and the wars to come.

Because if not you, who?

Because if not now, when? 

For one day, the tides will have turned, and it will be too late.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: jschenck on April 14, 2018, 05:37:38 PM
Thank you and all the other organizers and speakers for getting there and speaking!  Better showing than I was thinking would be there due to weather.  Anyone know what news station had the camera there?  I hope we get some air time.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 14, 2018, 05:47:04 PM
KETV was there... news starts at 6 p.m. I think
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Les on April 14, 2018, 06:00:37 PM
I'm glad you mentioned that.  Thanks.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 14, 2018, 06:13:57 PM
Briefly on there at 6:10... more on the 10 p.m. news program
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: jschenck on April 14, 2018, 06:15:32 PM
yep, just saw the story being air'd !
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: greg58 on April 14, 2018, 09:24:45 PM
Thank you for speaking out for NFOA Patricia.

Greg58
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Immortality on April 15, 2018, 08:00:12 AM
I caught the story on KETV.  It's nice to see the event got some coverage.  I'm really surprised I haven't seen anything in the Journal Star about it...  Ok...  I can't keep a straight face on that one!  Journal Star?  LMAO
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: Range Mom on April 15, 2018, 12:40:29 PM
Here's the story on KETV's website

http://www.ketv.com/article/gun-rights-advocates-hold-2nd-amendment-rally/19820699
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: StuartJ on April 15, 2018, 01:16:33 PM
The paper just quoted somebody else's story about the rallies which didn't even mention Nebraska.
Title: Re: NCCPA is hosting a pro 2A rally at the State Capitol on 4-14-18
Post by: WarHorse1961 on April 15, 2018, 01:54:35 PM
Excellent job Trish! Thanks for speaking on our behalf. I wasn't able to stay long, but I was inspired.