Open Carry Protesters In Virginia Upsetting Shoppers
Men seen open carrying long rifles right in front of busy stores in Carytown, Virginia, has made shoppers uneasy, but the groups says they’re just protecting their rights. Even though the people of Carytown are unnerved by their presence, the gun dorks insist they are trying to make people feel more safe.
Reggie Bowles said, “I always see people want to down firearms, but no one wants to be an advocate for them.”
Bowles is correct. For the Fourth of July, more than 300 people were invited by this group on Facebook to march, but only two showed up. Bowles and Spitzer were the only ones marching. That’s just sad.
Jason Spitzer, who’s been filming the open carry walks while passing out flyers to shoppers, joined him on his crusade to protect his rights which are not being threatened.
“I understand they are trying to exercise their right but to do it in a public place is trying to create fear for the public,” shopper Shanti Coleman said.
Bowles says fear isn’t their goal, according to WRIC.
“Try to tell them I don’t want to strike fear in them, it’s just a means of self protection,” Bowles said.
Spencer Beasley works at a Carytown business and he said some customers are concerned.
“A few customers have complained in the store just mentioning, ‘hey you seen those guys out there?'” Beasley said.
People have been calling the police and Bowles hopes that doesn’t keep happening.
“I’ve been in a couple of stores where they ask me to leave it outside, I respect their wishes,” Bowles said.
The group plans another formal walk this Saturday, because obviously, enough people aren’t frightened already and there are more businesses to hurt. Open Carry narcissists one again display their disregard for the public. Just because you have a right, that doesn’t mean you should use it to make others feel unsafe.
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Carla Akins July 30th, 2014 at 09:51
I’m sorry I can’t help myself but they look like they should all be playing dungeons and dragons in Mom’s basement.
Mike Butkus Jr. July 30th, 2014 at 10:10
LOL Right! I think we need to check some ID’s in “minors town USA” even reporter Tim, bet the tie is a clip on.
uzza July 30th, 2014 at 10:56
But Mom, for the first time in my life people are paying attention to me! Please don’t make me go back in the basement!
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 13:37
You didn’t get the whine right. It’s “But Moooooom.”
Curt Donelson July 30th, 2014 at 12:03
As a proud, non-basement dwelling player of D&D, I think these guys would lack the creativity and simple math skills needed to play. Ha!
Carla Akins July 30th, 2014 at 09:51
I’m sorry I can’t help myself but they look like they should all be playing dungeons and dragons in Mom’s basement.
Mike Butkus Jr. July 30th, 2014 at 10:10
LOL Right! I think we need to check some ID’s in “minors town USA” even reporter Tim, bet the tie is a clip on.
uzza July 30th, 2014 at 10:56
But Mom, for the first time in my life people are paying attention to me! Please don’t make me go back in the basement!
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 13:37
You didn’t get the whine right. It’s “But Moooooom.”
Curt Donelson July 30th, 2014 at 12:03
As a proud, non-basement dwelling player of D&D, I think these guys would lack the creativity and simple math skills needed to play. Ha!
Maxx44 July 30th, 2014 at 09:53
Everyone who sees one of these nuts open carrying should call 911 and report that he or she feels threatened by these loons. When the cops start getting hundreds of these 911 calls, they will have to do something to address the issue.
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 12:35
That’s fine, until some real emergency goes down, and the cops are answering one of these calls. How big a police force does a town this size have? Andy and Barney? (nothing against this particular town, just that it’s a small town)
Maxx44 July 30th, 2014 at 09:53
Everyone who sees one of these nuts open carrying should call 911 and report that he or she feels threatened by these loons. When the cops start getting hundreds of these 911 calls, they will have to do something to address the issue.
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 12:35
That’s fine, until some real emergency goes down, and the cops are answering one of these calls. How big a police force does a town this size have? Andy and Barney? (nothing against this particular town, just that it’s a small town)
Shades July 30th, 2014 at 10:00
Nice of them to mark themselves so when a homicidal maniac does start shooting, he knows where to start.
mea_mark July 30th, 2014 at 11:59
That is what I have been thinking. If I was going to do something bad, I would take out the other guy with a gun first. Open carry just puts a big target on them.
cecilia July 30th, 2014 at 22:04
at least that gives the rest of us time to escape
Shades July 30th, 2014 at 10:00
Nice of them to mark themselves so when a homicidal maniac does start shooting, he knows where to start.
mea_mark July 30th, 2014 at 11:59
That is what I have been thinking. If I was going to do something bad, I would take out the other guy with a gun first. Open carry just puts a big target on them.
cecilia July 30th, 2014 at 22:04
at least that gives the rest of us time to escape
rat618 July 30th, 2014 at 10:01
How in the heck did the Black open carry guy not get arrested or shot by police? We all know open carry only applies to whites.
John Tarter July 30th, 2014 at 10:40
Looks like you are wrong. He’s j u st another law abiding citizen exercising his constitutional right.
M A G July 30th, 2014 at 12:17
You really don’t understand sarcasm, do ya?
tiredoftea July 30th, 2014 at 13:55
Or, the Constitution.
LS July 30th, 2014 at 11:47
Because he’s with white guys. If it were moslty all black guys your theory would apply.
rat618 July 30th, 2014 at 10:01
How in the heck did the Black open carry guy not get arrested or shot by police? We all know open carry only applies to whites.
John Tarter July 30th, 2014 at 10:40
Looks like you are wrong. He’s j u st another law abiding citizen exercising his constitutional right.
MIAtheistGal July 30th, 2014 at 12:17
You really don’t understand sarcasm, do ya?
tiredoftea July 30th, 2014 at 13:55
Or, the Constitution.
LS July 30th, 2014 at 11:47
Because he’s with white guys. If it were moslty all black guys your theory would apply.
Stan Ubeki July 30th, 2014 at 10:12
Someone is going to mistake these kids for “bad guys with guns” some day.
Stan Ubeki July 30th, 2014 at 10:12
Someone is going to mistake these kids for “bad guys with guns” some day.
Maxx44 July 30th, 2014 at 10:14
This is supposedly a pro-Russian rebel at the MH17 crash site. He looks more like an American open carry RWNJ.
Maxx44 July 30th, 2014 at 10:14
This is supposedly a pro-Russian rebel at the MH17 crash site. He looks more like an American open carry RWNJ.
fratdawgg23 July 30th, 2014 at 10:25
The black guy in the middle of the above photo does not appear to have the same look of casual confidence re: openly carrying his long gun as his two white comrades.
tiredoftea July 30th, 2014 at 13:55
the guy with his arm on his shoulder doesn’t appear to be convinced, either.
JayGoldenBeach July 30th, 2014 at 10:25
The black guy in the middle of the above photo does not appear to have the same look of casual confidence re: openly carrying his long gun as his two white comrades.
tiredoftea July 30th, 2014 at 13:55
the guy with his arm on his shoulder doesn’t appear to be convinced, either.
Ron Jackson July 30th, 2014 at 10:38
All these small penis right wing gun nuts freaks, all have the same look of geeks,that are bitter that they never got to sit a cool table,or make out with the cute girl in high school,so now they are taking to the streets to show how tough they are.
Ron Jackson July 30th, 2014 at 10:38
All these small penis right wing gun nuts freaks, all have the same look of geeks,that are bitter that they never got to sit a cool table,or make out with the cute girl in high school,so now they are taking to the streets to show how tough they are.
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 10:53
I think the problem is the name of the town. Maybe if they changed it to Notcarytown, these losers would go someplace else, like Winchester.
Larry Schmitt July 30th, 2014 at 10:53
I think the problem is the name of the town. Maybe if they changed it to Notcarytown, these losers would go someplace else, like Winchester.
ChrisVosburg July 30th, 2014 at 10:57
Doughy white guy on the left is just poured into those fetching hiphuggers, isn’t he?
rat618 July 30th, 2014 at 10:59
It is what all the young ammosexuals are wearing this season.
ChrisVosburg July 30th, 2014 at 10:57
Doughy white guy on the left is just poured into those fetching hiphuggers, isn’t he?
rat618 July 30th, 2014 at 10:59
It is what all the young ammosexuals are wearing this season.