Open Carry Group In Virginia Marches In Predominately Black Neighborood, Alarmed Residents Call Police
Over the weekend members of The Right To Bear Arms-Richmond unnerved residents by marching with long guns through Creighton Court, a predominantly African-American area. The police were called by neighbors witnessing the event and at least 6 officers responded.
The officers informed the group that long guns could not be carried loaded in the City of Richmond.
Officers asked one of the group’s members, Reggie Bowles, if his AR-15 “pistol” was loaded, Bowles, the black member of the group, disagreed with the officer that the weapon was a long gun and said was not subject to the law.
The officer told Bowles that it looked like a long gun and was subject to inspection.
Jason on the right flashing gang signs, yo
In the video, which was uploaded on Facebook, the officers are heard asking the group if they “could possibly understand why residents of the Creighton Court community would be concerned seeing men with long guns when police officers don’t even carry long guns in that community.”
Reggie’s “pistol”
“You walk around with guns like that and you should know that people could take it the wrong way.”
“We are getting calls about you guys,” the officer added.
Spitzer said he’s educating the public on their rights, saying he was exercising his First Amendment rights. The officer quickly corrected him, saying that he’s exercising his Second Amendment rights. Someone can be heard yelling out, “Second Amendment, you idiot, not the First!” to Spitzer.
Bowles, a 25-year-old stocker for PetSmart, recently added “III” to the end of his name on Facebook indicating that he considers himself a “Three Percenter”.
Recently, Bowles built what he describes as an AR-15 “pistol”, although that classification has been debated by other gun enthusiasts. Bowles claims it is not a long gun due to the absence of a hard stock.
In the City of Richmond a long gun cannot be openly carried while loaded. He claims that his AR-15 “pistol” can be carried loaded as it is not a rifle.
Creighton Court is a predominantly African American housing area.
This group of Open Carry activists was seen demonstrating with a pro-Confederate group of “flaggers” in Richmond earlier this summer.
Nothing says outreach to the black community like a Confederate flag. Previously, members of this group went to a protest in support of Ferguson and Michael Brown. The only problem is that they could not remember the slain teenager’s name. First they said, “Chris Brown” then when a man at the protest explained that was not his name, Spitzer said, “Well I know his last name is Ferguson.”
Their next “freedom” march is planned for October 4th.
To recap: This group is out to educate the public on: Michael Ferguson, First Amendment rights and the debatable legalities of an AR-15 “pistol.”
One of Reggie’s Facebook friends, Eric, writes:
I’m all for the right to carry, which I do daily as I was robbed and kidnapped back in 1998. I have a gun on me at all times, but I don’t feel the need to let everyone know. There is no reason to do that and all y’all are doing is looking like some thugs/militants. You need to understand that you’re going about it all the wrong way. If you want to educate, then get a few tables and signs and post up at the same location every week and let those wanting to be educated come to you. Don’t go in the hood where the police already have issues to deal with. They’re having to waste their time on y’all when they could be using their valuable time assisting with other things of much more importance.
Big thanks to my source whose anonymity will be respected here.
All photos were circulated on social media by the group, thereby making them fair use.
Copyright 2014 Liberaland
By: Anomaly100
momjones September 24th, 2014 at 08:55
Fascism rears it’s ugly head. Time to shut them up and take them down with some righteous laws.
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 18:52
Facism?
How so?
Private citizens exercising their rights….however poorly acted out, is fascism?
momjones September 24th, 2014 at 08:55
Fascism rears it’s ugly head. Time to shut them up and take them down with some righteous laws.
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 18:52
Facism?
How so?
Private citizens exercising their rights….however poorly acted out, is fascism?
shirleythomas September 24th, 2014 at 15:59
why are black men in these open carry state not carrying. this reminds me of the posses dragging men out of the jails in the wild west, or white folks marching, en masse, with the klan. yrs later, still doing their dirty work in groups.
here’s a thought from this black woman. why, instead of black on black killings, aren’t these tough guys riding thru white neighborhoods. giving them a taste of their own medicine
Jim Stoner September 24th, 2014 at 17:02
That would be a good experiment I think. Give 20 or 30
African Americans weapons and let them march down the streets of predominantly white neighborhoods and watch the outcome.
I wonder if the right thinks the second amendment applies to
ethnic groups too.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 17:23
a black man was murdered for holding a long gun (toy) in wal-mart, if one black man did what you’re suggesting many black men do, then the streets would be covered in red as the police would surely open fire on every last one of them. that is unless they have a token white guy at their side.
Grits.N.Jowls October 8th, 2014 at 09:06
Generally because black males don’t buy and openly guns; I do but open carry is a lifestyle choice for me.
shirley thomas September 24th, 2014 at 15:59
why are black men in these open carry state not carrying. this reminds me of the posses dragging men out of the jails in the wild west, or white folks marching, en masse, with the klan. yrs later, still doing their dirty work in groups.
here’s a thought from this black woman. why, instead of black on black killings, aren’t these tough guys riding thru white neighborhoods. giving them a taste of their own medicine
Jim Stoner September 24th, 2014 at 17:02
That would be a good experiment I think. Give 20 or 30
African Americans weapons and let them march down the streets of predominantly white neighborhoods and watch the outcome.
I wonder if the right thinks the second amendment applies to
ethnic groups too.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 17:23
a black man was murdered for holding a long gun (toy) in wal-mart, if one black man did what you’re suggesting many black men do, then the streets would be covered in red as the police would surely open fire on every last one of them. that is unless they have a token white guy at their side.
Grits.N.Jowls October 8th, 2014 at 09:06
Generally because black males don’t buy and openly guns; I do but open carry is a lifestyle choice for me.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 17:25
that’s one stupid black idiot. the only reason his ass is able to smile for a photo is because he was with stupid white idiots. otherwise, he’d be one dead idiot. fuckin’ moron.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 17:25
that’s one stupid black idiot. the only reason his ass is able to smile for a photo is because he was with stupid white idiots. otherwise, he’d be one dead idiot. fuckin’ moron.
D. Tree September 24th, 2014 at 18:11
I love how these gun fetishists cry about the term “assault weapon” being used, then turn around and call their weapons “long guns” and “pistols” as if calling them by a different name makes them any less deadly.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 18:16
exactly.
D. Tree September 24th, 2014 at 18:11
I love how these gun fetishists cry about the term “assault weapon” being used, then turn around and call their weapons “long guns” and “pistols” as if calling them by a different name makes them any less deadly.
whatthe46 September 24th, 2014 at 18:16
exactly.
Larry StCroix September 25th, 2014 at 00:10
I am an immigrant with no connection to the confederacy and I would be very uncomfortable with the idea of participating in any activity where it’s flag was displayed. Call it inherited white guilt? I don’t know, but I would sincerely appreciate somebody explaining how or why a black man would do that.
Pam_L September 25th, 2014 at 15:09
It’s pretty simple, really. He is an idiot.
FreedPeopleDescendant September 28th, 2014 at 00:57
Stockholm syndrome.
Larry StCroix September 25th, 2014 at 00:10
I am an immigrant with no connection to the confederacy and I would be very uncomfortable with the idea of participating in any activity where it’s flag was displayed. Call it inherited white guilt? I don’t know, but I would sincerely appreciate somebody explaining how or why a black man would do that.
Pam_L September 25th, 2014 at 15:09
It’s pretty simple, really. He is an IDIOT!.
FreedPeopleDescendant September 28th, 2014 at 00:57
Stockholm syndrome.
pstroh September 25th, 2014 at 22:48
A stupid black dude marching under the Confederate flag he will need that gun if I see him
Jorge Caicedo September 25th, 2014 at 23:03
Of course, violence is always the answer…(shakes head)
pstroh September 25th, 2014 at 22:48
A stupid black dude marching under the Confederate flag he will need that gun if I see him
Jorge Caicedo September 25th, 2014 at 23:03
Of course, violence is always the answer…(shakes head)
Zoe Jean September 26th, 2014 at 13:46
{{{sigh}}}
Zoe Jean September 26th, 2014 at 13:46
{{{sigh}}}
Grits.N.Jowls October 8th, 2014 at 08:09
He’s a hero, I would be proud to march with these outstanding young men supporting their God given right to bear arms. And if you don’t like it, TOUGH.
Grits.N.Jowls October 8th, 2014 at 08:09
He’s a hero, I would be proud to march with these outstanding young men supporting their God given right to bear arms. And if you don’t like it, TOUGH.
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 18:51
Just a point.
They call them that because that is
their legal description, as per the ATF. That AR pistol cannot legally
be considered a long gun.
Assault weapon, on the
other hand, actually describes no weapon, being a different definition
depending upon the politician seeking to ban it. It was invented by
Josh Sugarmann of the VPC, to confuse voters.
That
said….I support their right to exercise their right under the law in
Richmond. I also will point out that the right to do so does not mean
that their manner of doing so is a good idea. Also, the long gun
carriers were subject to search as there are limitations on how much
ammo a rifle is able to carry for it to be legally carried in town. The
rifle can hold no more than 20 rounds.
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 18:51
Just a point.
They call them that because that is
their legal description, as per the ATF. That AR pistol cannot legally
be considered a long gun.
Assault weapon, on the
other hand, actually describes no weapon, being a different definition
depending upon the politician seeking to ban it. It was invented by
Josh Sugarmann of the VPC, to confuse voters.
That
said….I support their right to exercise their right under the law in
Richmond. I also will point out that the right to do so does not mean
that their manner of doing so is a good idea. Also, the long gun
carriers were subject to search as there are limitations on how much
ammo a rifle is able to carry for it to be legally carried in town. The
rifle can hold no more than 20 rounds.
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 19:07
http://cw33.com/2014/10/06/self-patrol-armed-gun-group-marches-in-dallas-again/
Thought you guys might like this.
Huey P. Newton Gun Club.
Love it!
cargosquid October 13th, 2014 at 19:07
http://cw33.com/2014/10/06/self-patrol-armed-gun-group-marches-in-dallas-again/
Thought you guys might like this.
Huey P. Newton Gun Club.
Love it!