Thanks to all that spearheaded this rally.  I estimated about 200 people and was happy at the amount of support from passing drivers including many bus, tour and delivery trucks.  Even a parking enforcement guy honked.
Saw KHON there.  Hope they show this in a positive light since the groups energy was positive and well mannered.   Maybe a thousand plus next time.

had to work today so I couldn't go. Thanks to all who showed up to support!

Kitv4 just gave us our 15 seconds of fame. 
Were opposed to high capacity restrictions on rifles, shotguns and something else i couldnt understand.  Then they showed a 1 sentence statement from the organizer.  Lame.

News story is up on KHON's website

http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Pro-gun-activists-rally-at-State-Capitol/o6p-kSCPMEWnEsM5uQA9QQ.cspx

Notes that there is a nationwide gun control thing tomorrow too, I think it refers to Gun Depreciation day.  http://gunvictimsaction.org/blog/2013/01/commemorate-newtown-on-gun-depreciation-day-january-20-2013/.  Doesn't sound like it will amount to much.

Kitv4 just gave us our 15 seconds of fame. 
Were opposed to high capacity restrictions on rifles, shotguns and something else i couldnt understand.  Then they showed a 1 sentence statement from the organizer.  Lame.

The shots they took down played the crowd.

The shots they took down played the crowd.

it totally did. And they showed up late too. Hopefully KHON2 is not as biased.

Mahalo Nui to all that took part in the rally today. I wish I could have been there. You folks look great in the picture on the link that's provided post #304. Aloha

Kitv4 just gave us our 15 seconds of fame. 
Were opposed to high capacity restrictions on rifles, shotguns and something else i couldnt understand.  Then they showed a 1 sentence statement from the organizer.  Lame.

Did you expect more? Hopefully everyone got a warm fuzzy feeling inside, because that's all this was good for.

I'm sorry but people are deluding themselves if they think the media here is impartial. While not as raging left as MSNBC, they're still liberal in their coverage.

I'm sorry but people are deluding themselves if they think the media here is impartial. While not as raging left as MSNBC, they're still liberal in their coverage.

THIS! sad that we have to fight such an uphill battle!

KHON2 did a little better coverage.  They showed more of the interview and at least interviewed both sides.  Wished news would be neutral in the content they report on.

And hopefully the warm fuzzy feeling people feel lights a ember inside of them that turns into a fire and they are even more ready to what is to come.   

I dont know which is harder.  Getting people to publicly come out and wave signs, or show up in person to submit testimony.  Hopefully they will be there for both.  I will.

Khon article is pretty lame.

Had a great time today. Was happy to see a nice sized crowd, as well as more motorist support than I expected. Almost every city bus honked, too, which surprised me a bit.

Did you expect more? Hopefully everyone got a warm fuzzy feeling inside, because that's all this was good for.

  Well this type of attitude doesn't help.  And what, you must be too good for this right?  People like you have no problem enjoying the rights of the consitution, but fail to support movements to ensure they stay intact.  EPIC fail.

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

At the end I was the guy on the other side of the street wearing the blue LIFE shirt and hat, with the big flag.  Sorry I didn't get to meet some of the others!

At the end I was the guy on the other side of the street wearing the blue LIFE shirt and hat, with the big flag.  Sorry I didn't get to meet some of the others!

Were you the guy at the end rolling up the big flag?
Blue shirt, black pants/ dress pants maybe.  No hat though

This guy? He said, uh what about that Connecticut shooting! They shoot people in one second! Hahaha  i wanna have a gun like that"

Were you the guy at the end rolling up the big flag?
Blue shirt, black pants/ dress pants maybe.  No hat though

If I set the big flag on a green folding chair afterwards, yes, that was me!

At the end I was the guy on the other side of the street wearing the blue LIFE shirt and hat, with the big flag.  Sorry I didn't get to meet some of the others!

Ah I saw you from across the street. Would have wanted to say hello. Next time.

Due to last minute events, I was unable to attend, so..

THANK YOU to all that attended and planned this event!!!

Please continue to post events and initiatives, so I can try and help a little.