Open holster protest?

NO!

this meeting is not the time nor the place for that
it's a discussion, not a protest or demonstration
we need to show up in numbers, and be rational and objective in the face of the hate, fear, and lies
if we react with emotion, they win, and they will point to it as proof that gun owners cannot be trusted to keep their cool
the only way to counteract their stupidity is with calm and reason
simple as that

NO!

this meeting is not the time nor the place for that
it's a discussion, not a protest or demonstration
we need to show up in numbers, and be rational and objective in the face of the hate, fear, and lies
if we react with emotion, they win, and they will point to it as proof that gun owners cannot be trusted to keep their cool
the only way to counteract their stupidity is with calm and reason
simple as that

I only mentioned open holster because when I attended the event at the opening of the legislature that was organized by JI808 we wore holsters. Just something to consider.

What type of action would you recommend to make our position and size of our group known?

aloha shirts pants
not 5.11s tactical garb

^^ That's a good idea.  Dressing professionally is probably better than dressing down.

You'll be regarded more seriously if you're better dressed than not.

We should do what the unions do....All wear the same t-shirt.  HRA or HDF

i agree with jl and ren

I just want to echo a couple of points made already. This will be a meeting that the anti-gun crowd called for and we'll essentially be "crashing" it. If they wanted a open discussion they would have made sure "we" were informed and invited. That being said, it will behoove us to be on our collective best behavior and to make a favorable "first impression." So, nice clothes, well mannered, and most importantly, don't let anyone goad you into loosing your cool. Stay calm, stay factual, and stay the course.

I just want to echo a couple of points made already. This will be a meeting that the anti-gun crowd called for and we'll essentially be "crashing" it. If they wanted a open discussion they would have made sure "we" were informed and invited. That being said, it will behoove us to be on our collective best behavior and to make a favorable "first impression." So, nice clothes, well mannered, and most importantly, don't let anyone goad you into loosing your cool. Stay calm, stay factual, and stay the course.

I sure hope I get to watch this on video.  I'm sure calm dispassionate factual logical critical thinking will be on display from all sides. But I still wanna see it.

there's a chance there may be a sit-in!

there's a chance there may be a sit-in!

Does anyone know if an officer from the HRA will be attending?