Let's Organize "ILOCD": (Indiana Legal Open Carry Day)

[ATM]

How about WE DON'T HAVE TO HIDE THEM on the front



and ...THIS AINT TEXAS! on the back?


(I'll bet Kirk Freeman would buy a bunch.)

 

[cbhausen]

How about this: Open Carry... It isn't just for briefcases anymore."

Seriously, though I am so ready to do this and ready to help in any way I can. I don't OC regularly since I sold my G27 and Fobus holster but my M&P Pro 9mm would love the fresh air if I take it for a walk...

 

[jedi]

FYI.. the NWI INGO meet & shoot is this sat and by sat night I should have a reply for ya on if the group wants to do a "regional" walk when Indy does there. I'll let them know about the T-Shirts as well.


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[Sgt Rock]

My point is, there's no point in OC and tee shirts if you have to wear a coat over them because it's 35 degrees out.

 

[SavageEagle]

My point is, there's no point in OC and tee shirts if you have to wear a coat over them because it's 35 degrees out.

That's sorta what I was thinking. Unless you make biker jacket patches or something.

 

[TJSieling]

I'm one of the weird ones who can stand outside in 25 degrees with a long sleeve shirt and blue jeans and be fine, not a problem for me.

 

[SavageEagle]

Pfft. I'd do this in -10 degree weather. I like the cold. As long as I'm dressed for it.

 

[cbhausen]

Maybe we should wear sandwich boards with "The meat in this sandwich is a Smith & Wesson, Glock, etc, along with any of the other messages. If it's too cold for t-shirts maybe long-sleeve sweatshirts or hats? Baseball caps work well on TV; ask any NASCAR sponsor.

 

[ATF Consumer]

I just came across this article...will read and post thoughts later...

The open carry gun movement and corporate security |

 

[Sgt Rock]

Thoughts on:
OC in City Market: Many of the people in there around noon are plain clothes cops with guns so we wont be alone of we do that. I personally think that would be a great place for an OC event, everyone could eat lunch.

The obama logo: The obama sign with crosshairs may be copyrited or registered plus, that may be considered "threatening" to the president because you KNOW, an OC event will be watched closely by the guys in black suits and sunglasses...just sayin'...

 

[cbhausen]

I think that Ob@m@ logo with reticle should have been tinted magenta... I'm all for having a little fun with this but let's stay on the high road on the way there. We've got enough obstacles in our path and we don't need to self-impose more of them.

 

[88GT]

Front: YES, IT'S LEGAL...
Back: GOOD GUYS DON'T HIDE GUNS.

If we seem pretty good with this, I'll work on something for us on cafepress. Not looking to make a dime on this, btw...

More on the organizational aspects of this later...

GOOD GUYS DON'T HAVE TO HIDE THEIR GUNS is better and more accurate.

Some good guys choose to hide their guns and there shouldn't be even a hint toward that being considered a bad thing.

I wouldn't mention "guns" or "firearms" at all. Just a simple "Good guys don't have to hide 'em." (Personally, I like "We don't have to hide 'em" since the misconception is that carry is allowed only concealed. The "good guys" comment give it a whole different nuance--not necessarily one I disagree with--but it's not the message that open carry is legal.) Giving too much information is like having to explain a punch line.


It wouldn't be too hard to layer up underneath the t-shirt so that it can be seen. Besides, even if a few people chose to coat-up, if they were all the same color (bright, I'm thinking neon), it wouldn't be too hard for others to recognize the solidarity based on those whose shirts are visible.

 

[cbhausen]

I wouldn't mention "guns" or "firearms" at all. Just a simple "Good guys don't have to hide 'em." (Personally, I like "We don't have to hide 'em" since the misconception is that carry is allowed only concealed. The "good guys" comment give it a whole different nuance--not necessarily one I disagree with--but it's not the message that open carry is legal.) Giving too much information is like having to explain a punch line.


It wouldn't be too hard to layer up underneath the t-shirt so that it can be seen. Besides, even if a few people chose to coat-up, if they were all the same color (bright, I'm thinking neon), it wouldn't be too hard for others to recognize the solidarity based on those whose shirts are visible.

Y
Good points here; sounds like we may be gravitating back to the "Nothing to Hide" theme...

For any of you who've done this before, how does it go if we all just show up and be ourselves, dress included?

...And bring your pink guns if we do this before month's end,

 

[ATF Consumer]

Y
Good points here; sounds like we may be gravitating back to the "Nothing to Hide" theme...

For any of you who've done this before, how does it go if we all just show up and be ourselves, dress included?

...And bring your pink guns if we do this before month's end,

That's pretty much how they went down before...

I have all of the equipment necessary to do up to 6 color screen printing in my basement. If T-shirts are not enough, we could see about sweat shirts or hoodies.

 

[cbhausen]

How about borrowing a page from Nike's playback and printing "Just Carry It!" with a pistol replacing the swoosh logo? Then, OC or CC, doesn't matter. I'd wear that t-shirt out! And I'm all for a neon color.

 

[tbhausen]

Nike is so... 80's

The "good guys" and "hide" stuff really makes it work well, IMHO.

 

[tbhausen]

I have all of the equipment necessary to do up to 6 color screen printing in my basement. If T-shirts are not enough, we could see about sweat shirts or hoodies.

Now, that could come in handy!

 

[cbhausen]

Nike is so... 80's

The "good guys" and "hide" stuff really makes it work well, IMHO.

Last time I checked that ad campaign was still going strong... Let's do this the right way:

1. Set a location or locatins and date for the event itself.
2. Set a deadline for slogan submissions.
3. Use a poll to select the slogan.
4. Print clothing; sell on cafepress or through an INGO volunteer.
5. Appoint media liaisons ASAP in the process; get the word out.
6. Spread the word far and wide!
7. Show up, behave like the good ambassadors we are, and spread the word beyond our own ranks.
8. Meet afterward (if not during) for camaraderie, food and drink (again, well-behaved), and a de-brief on how to do this it better next time (and the next...)
9. Lather, rinse, and repeat...

Now, in the words of the late great John. Belushi: "Who's with me?!"

 

[Cru]

Are we doing a T-Shirt design contest? If so, I want in!

 

[Sgt Rock]

I think the City Market over lunch time (say 11-1) is a GREAT idea. With Neon tee's and sidearms, we would have good visibility and it's inside, so weather wouldn't be an issue. It's large enough and there are enough places to eat that everyone could have lunch. Besides, we wouldn't have to be concerned about permits, we're just a group of friends gathering for lunch. I'll help with whatever I can do to organize it.