MCPPA Birthday Rally

Went to the rally at the state capitol to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Minnesota Citizen's Personal Protection Act. And, of course, took pictures.

I went there to support civilian carry permits, and self-defense in general; hence you'll find more pictures of our group than of the counter-demonstration.

I've removed grossly inferior shots, and left most of the rest even if they're kind of redundant. Anybody who needs higher resolution versions for editorial use, please get in touch with me.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

Schoolbus delivering people to the counter-demonstration?

Schoolbus delivering people to the counter-demonstration?

The competition

The competition

I guess the bags are supposed to suggest body bags?

I guess the bags are supposed to suggest body bags?

Of course, no bodies have been produced by permit-holders. The sky didn't fall.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

School group sharing the steps

School group sharing the steps

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

Start of population sample

Start of population sample

This set of photos covers the vast majority of the people at the rally, with considerable overlap, and no consideration to artistry.

Rep. Lynda Boudreau, house sponsor of the MCPPA

Rep. Lynda Boudreau, house sponsor of the MCPPA

Joel Rosenberg, emcee for this rally

Joel Rosenberg, emcee for this rally

Author of Everything You Need To Know About (Legally) Carrying A Handgun In Minnesota

Sen. Pat Pariseau, senate author of the MCPPA

Sen. Pat Pariseau, senate author of the MCPPA

Joe Olson, law professor (Hamline), advisor, lobbyist for the MCPPA, trainer

Joe Olson, law professor (Hamline), advisor, lobbyist for the MCPPA, trainer

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

Birthday cakes, from Oakdale Gun Club

Birthday cakes, from Oakdale Gun Club

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

David Gross, lawyer, advisor, activist, trainer

David Gross, lawyer, advisor, activist, trainer

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

First birthday party for the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection act of 2003. Sponsored by GOCRA and CCRN, supported by Oakdale Gun Club.

Handout for attendees

Handout for attendees

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