MN Senate Gun Control Hearings 2/21 - 2/22

View · by **photogpat** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:26 pm

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state ... rsday.aspx

Here we go again...we need to put together a strong showing.

Thursday 2/21 Noon - 2:30, Room 15 at the State Capitol, get there early for seating.

MAY be additional times from 6-9pm on 2/21, and 2/22 -- stay tuned.

More info to follow.

View · by **brewerbob** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:42 pm

Would any one from sw metro area be willing to car pool? I'll pay gas and parking.

View · by **tizzo** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:03 pm

brewerbob wrote:Would any one from sw metro area be willing to car pool? I'll pay gas and parking.

I may be going 2/22 if they add times... I'd be driving from either Prior Lake or Edina depending on time.

View · by **photogpat** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:09 pm

Thursday, Noon-2:30 is appearing to be the more important one based on our opponents' focus.

View · by **sawgrass** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:24 pm

Pat keep us posted as best you can.
Next week is tight for both of us.
Thanks!

View · by **plblark** on Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:59 pm

It was good to see a lot of familiar faces at the Capitol last time. The best thing you can do is spread the word. Short of getting there yourself, getting 2 other acquaintances to go is an excellent strategy.

Tell them how important their presence is.
Let them know how empowering it is to be among like minded people.
Explain what it feels like to BE THERE when the reps don't bother to present their own bills.
Try to convey the power of all our people showing up and the message it sends.

Every little bit counts.

If I were just slightly more self centered I'd think the anti gunners scheduled these just to screw with my dominance at the BPR winter league ;-)

. I'd love to shoot Thursday but I figure its a case of " Nice sport you have there ... Be a real shame if anything were to happen to it!" And that's not even figuring in self defense or civil rights!

View · by **2in2out** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:03 am

photogpat wrote:Thursday, Noon-2:30 is appearing to be the more important one based on our opponents' focus.

Does that imply they know something we don't?

It doesn't appear that the official agenda hasn't been announced yet, is that right?

View · by **bstrawse** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:06 am

2in2out wrote:
photogpat wrote:Thursday, Noon-2:30 is appearing to be the more important one based on our opponents' focus.

Does that imply they know something we don't?

It doesn't appear that the official agenda hasn't been announced yet, is that right?

Yes, we believe the committee leadership has been coordinating with Protect MN and other anti-gun groups.

B

View · by **farmer44mag** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:17 am

Looks like these will make it out of committee in the Senate-- all the DFLers are F-rated.

Once again-- I wish i could make it there- I am up north with cattle to care for-- hope all you guys closer to the capitol can get there and bring lots of friends.

View · by **tizzo** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:23 am

If anyone needs a ride I'll be going on Thursday 2/21 for the afternoon. I'll be leaving from in Edina.

I do need to get back to Prior Lake by 5:30/6. I can drive 2-3 people in a small car.

View · by **JustPlainT** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:47 am

bstrawse wrote:
2in2out wrote:
photogpat wrote:Thursday, Noon-2:30 is appearing to be the more important one based on our opponents' focus.

Does that imply they know something we don't?

It doesn't appear that the official agenda hasn't been announced yet, is that right?

Yes, we believe the committee leadership has been coordinating with Protect MN and other anti-gun groups.

B

Of course they'll give their own side an edge like this. Typical, typical, typical.

We just have to fight back with overwhelming force.

View · by **jshuberg** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:51 am

I'll be there on Thurs.

View · by **sansooshooter** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:22 am

I will be there on Friday. I will see if a couple of friends can attend too.
If anyone is looking to ride share I am driving from Ham lake / East Bethel area.
PM me if you want to share the ride down.

View · by **xd ED** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:28 am

photogpat wrote:http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/2/minnesota-senate-gun-control-hearings-start-next-thursday.aspx

Here we go again...we need to put together a strong showing.

Thursday 2/21 Noon - 2:30, Room 15 at the State Capitol, get there early for seating.

MAY be additional times from 6-9pm on 2/21, and 2/22 -- stay tuned.

More info to follow.

I will be there on Thursday.
By 'early', what's a reasonable time to get a good seat?
Is this in the Capitol proper, or an adjacent building?
Got yellow buttons?

View · by **Mn01r6** on Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:39 am

2 hours early was the norm for the house hearings.

Room 15 is in the basement of the capitol itself, directly below the rotunda. The ceiling is the stained glass floor of the rotunda they always have roped off.