It was another beautiful day, I think we had a great showing of 2a support.  There was a news camera there from what I saw, didn't see what channel though...

Thanks Cindy, Bill and all involved for organizing this and for showing up!  I am very happy to see so many people today.  There were probably a good 200 people when I arrived a little past noon. 

Senator Slom, Malia Zimmerman, Channel 2 showed up around noon. Then channel 4 just showed up a little before 2pm.  Wonder why the other news agencies didn't bother to cover this.

I had to leave but the guys, gals and kids are still there.  I think folks will continue to be there probably until 4pm. Show up and support if you can! 

thanks to all the people responsible for the event. This signals just the start of our fight. Write and call your reps keep the heat on.

It's just the beginning...  A lot of the people I met there said they almost didn't know about the gathering today...

The next one will be bigger provided that more folks know about the gathering. You'd be surprised at how many people were showing their support by honking horns, waving, etc.  men, women, old folks, etc... People you wouldn't normally think we're supportive.

There are lots of people that support 2a... We do need to get even better organized and folks need to start showing up.

Here are a few cell phone videos I shot around 1:00:







edit: stabilized the 3rd video

Wow I am impressed by the turnout. For those who were there talking to people were most of the folks from this forum or did they hear about this other places?

Yes I made it out today!  I was the one wearing the black 2ahawaii shirt, black kangol hat l with the camelbak!

Drove by honking at about 1230 in my silver forester.  Bought ammo at a lgs today too also support

Just got back, it was a nice turnout more than I was expecting. I guesstimated around 200 by the time I left.  Nice meeting you guys.

I thought it was a wonderful show of support and surprised by the amount of support we got from the cars passing by.  I saw a few friends out there, and got to meet some other people.  The next one should be even better.  Need to keep up the momentum.

Lets do a review of things that worked well, and things that we need to improve for the next rally.  My thoughts:

+  Good enthusiasm
+  Got some media coverage
+  Guest appearance from Sen Slom and Maria Zimmerman
+  Lots of suggestions and help on this forum
+  The weekend rally probably resulted in more people participating.

-  I think some people didn't know what we were rallying for.  Make some bigger and clearer signs (GUN RIGHTS!) and sad to say, I'm sure alot of people don't know what the second amendment is.
-  Earlier and better announcement of the rally.  Maybe have a newspaper ad?
-  People stay till the end of the rally, when KITV showed up, alot of people had already left the rally.
-  Better planning organization - Was a little difficult to track what was going on in this discussion.  Should have a meeting prior to the rally and a final plan(rollup of all the suggestions and whats happening).
-  Send an invitation out to all the legislators with info about the rally so they show up or at least know what is giong on and what this is for.

Wish there were more people. We have more people than that at the range every Saturday   ! Mahalos to everyone who came to support. Here are a couple pics from my phone.

Got there a little after 12:30 and saw that the turnout was better than I expected. Lots more support from passing people than I thought there would be. Thanks to those that set this up and organized it on such short notice.

Give a round of applause for those who helped make this day happen.  And whoever got the permit for the rally, thanks!

My wife and I went out early. Had to leave a little early. Passed out all my 2a stickers and met a bunch of people!  Super turnout.  When and if they choose to pursue the unconstitutional bills that have been submitted, we need to have that kind of support during hearings.  Of course they will hold them in the middle of the day and probably with very short notice, but I will set asisde leave time to try and support as much as possible.   We NEED TO STOP THEM. Before our RIGHTS are stolen. 

Thank you everyone for the great day!

got there around 1:15. me the wife and two kids enjoyed it! great support from passers by!  glad to see so many people involved

Awesome! turnout "Constitution of the United States" believers!!!

Heavies saw you out there, didnt get a chance to say wassup though. Did get to meet a few forum members today though.  A lot of people showed up.  It was nice seeing everyone lined up with their signs and flags.  Two news reporters were there. KHON 2 and KITV4.  During the interview KITV4 didnt realize it was a national event, and called in to his headquarters i guess telling them what was going on.  Hopefully its more good coverage. 

Thank you to the people that organized and put all of this together.  There were lots of people.  Really happy to see men and women of all ages there.  People from the forums wearing their shirts. HRA was out there.  Life was out there. There was also lots of talk about getting together more often and staying on top of things.

I loved the flyer and there was tons of great information on it.  Our forms even had an advertisement spot!!!

Flyboy i wanted to meet you.  Were you hanging out with the life guys?  I saw a couple leaving on their bikes, was it you?


oh and as someone else mentioned, this is only the beginning.  If you couldnt make it today thats ok, you can always submit testimony, attend hearings, etc, etc.  It looks like the sleeping giant has awoken

Here are a few cell phone videos I shot around 1:00:







edit: stabilized the 3rd video

Thank you so much ... I will be sharing all these videos and pics on the facebook page

I was a great turn out, so nice to meet new friends.  Thank you all

Lots of fun and a pretty good turn out, wish I could've stayed longer.   Think I need to pick up a 2A shirt as well!!!

Thanks to all who coordinated & support, I'll be better prepared for the next one 

Boomah

Oh, great images & vids folks thanks for sharing!!!