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IronLionZion

(45,506 posts)
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 12:57 PM Feb 2020

Masked Men With Semi-Automatic Weapons Swarm Kentucky Capitol

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/automatic-weapons-nra-gun-control-kentucky_n_5e36477ac5b6f262332a9f38

They were gun rights activists proving they have a right to terrify people. Twitter critics went ballistic.



Men in balaclavas packing semi-automatic rifles and wearing camouflage, bulletproof vests and combat boots marched into the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort on Friday, driving out terrified visitors.

The men were gun rights activists and members of the group We Are KY Gun Owners, staging a Second Amendment rally proving they have a right to appear to be a paramilitary operation in the open-carry state. They were allowed by security to step around the Capitol’s metal detectors.

“We can’t just whittle away one little piece here, one little piece there,” Calen Studler told the Louisville Courier Journal, referring to gun rights. “Then the [Constitution] doesn’t mean what it says anymore.”

Twitter critics, wondering how America would react if the men were Muslim, responded as expected:



Good thing they're not terrorists

Black children and young men have been publicly executed without having any weapons at all.

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Masked Men With Semi-Automatic Weapons Swarm Kentucky Capitol (Original Post) IronLionZion Feb 2020 OP
They need to put more crap on their eBay uniforms dalton99a Feb 2020 #1
As noted in post#7 - is that a Gucci belt? underpants Feb 2020 #24
I did a Google image search for belt buckles with GG logo The Genealogist Feb 2020 #32
Yep. See post #30 below underpants Feb 2020 #35
#LockThemAllUp !!!!!!! trueblue2007 Feb 2020 #45
Yes,... it is great to be the Great White Shark,... magicarpet Feb 2020 #2
WAKY Gun Owners. SlogginThroughIt Feb 2020 #3
And yet when I go to my bank to take out money or do business... llmart Feb 2020 #4
No shoes, no shirt, no service. tavernier Feb 2020 #19
I'll bet local law enforcement really appreciated that stunt mnmoderatedem Feb 2020 #5
"They were allowed by security to step around the Capitol's metal detectors." IronLionZion Feb 2020 #6
Adidas track suit camo and Gucci belt- they look like russians XRubicon Feb 2020 #7
+1. Russian thugs love that shit dalton99a Feb 2020 #15
And the "Hawaiian shirt" on the left. underpants Feb 2020 #26
Probably fake belt, the track suit is russian XRubicon Feb 2020 #30
Hilarious. Thanks underpants Feb 2020 #34
Notice too how everything is brand new underpants Feb 2020 #38
Must have bought it after flying in from Russia IronLionZion Feb 2020 #49
I love how it's "GOP TAC" IronLionZion Feb 2020 #48
Well my retired army roommate declared that this guy has an AK47. icymist Feb 2020 #40
'Fun fact' G_j Feb 2020 #8
They look like ISIS. OliverQ Feb 2020 #9
They look like terrorist. Why hide your face idiots? rockfordfile Feb 2020 #10
cuz you don't want me to! maxsolomon Feb 2020 #20
because they are afraid libs will say mean things about them DBoon Feb 2020 #36
I am sure the scenario would have gone the exact same way if they were all Black mucifer Feb 2020 #11
If they were black, they'd all be dead right now. MineralMan Feb 2020 #12
LOL! So true and so sad. shockey80 Feb 2020 #16
I can't even walk into the county courthouse with a cell phone Nature Man Feb 2020 #13
I bet fatigues sales are going through the roof right now ooky Feb 2020 #14
interesting........ Takket Feb 2020 #17
Aww, crap Bayard Feb 2020 #18
I know some among us get upset when this is pointed out, but come on. Is there Squinch Feb 2020 #21
Nope. llmart Feb 2020 #43
If they were black, Arab, or Hispanic, the would be dead! Drahthaardogs Feb 2020 #22
Anyone question why Northam implemented the gun ban in Richmond? underpants Feb 2020 #23
Are they afraid to show their faces? blueinredohio Feb 2020 #25
The guy on the left looks like he's wearing a Guy Fawkes mask. n/t zackymilly Feb 2020 #27
That's one state I'll never set foot in. n/t Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #28
Maybe, just maybe, some 'con legislators might, be, just a little bit . . . empedocles Feb 2020 #29
Hopefully locals called 911 to report the threat RT Atlanta Feb 2020 #31
How can anyone be terrified of people who are so ridiculous? Kaleva Feb 2020 #33
This isn't a gun rights demonstration DBoon Feb 2020 #37
Bingo. nt littlemissmartypants Feb 2020 #56
The interesting thing, as the full article pointed out. Blue_true Feb 2020 #39
Just look at the fucking clips these assholes have hanging on them. slater71 Feb 2020 #41
Clearly they were not black or they would all be malaise Feb 2020 #42
makes me wonder what the KY polling places will look like this year 0rganism Feb 2020 #44
If it looks like Iraq or Afghanistan IronLionZion Feb 2020 #46
Hopefully Democrat voters won't get intimidated by them when it comes time to vote dustyscamp Feb 2020 #55
yeah, hopefully 0rganism Feb 2020 #59
They've adopted the tactics of the KKK, including covering their faces Buckeyeblue Feb 2020 #47
Looks like something out of the HBO show The Watchmen IronLionZion Feb 2020 #50
Actually you stupid fucks, the Constitution doesn't say you get to walk around with rifles ANYWHERE mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #51
They always ignore "A well regulated militia" IronLionZion Feb 2020 #54
Kentucky citizens have reason to worry. lpbk2713 Feb 2020 #52
They always look right out of Deliverance. nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #53
"I'm just too chickenshit to show my face" struggle4progress Feb 2020 #57
So is the tape on their magazines just part of their dress up? csziggy Feb 2020 #58

underpants

(182,866 posts)
24. As noted in post#7 - is that a Gucci belt?
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:17 PM
Feb 2020

It can't be. It must be some sort of logo I don't know about.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
32. I did a Google image search for belt buckles with GG logo
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:33 PM
Feb 2020

It returned results of a belt with a buckle identically like that, identifying it as Gucci. So I guess it is a fashion conscious gun nutter?

llmart

(15,550 posts)
4. And yet when I go to my bank to take out money or do business...
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:07 PM
Feb 2020

there's a sign on the door that I shouldn't wear sunglasses.

What the fuck kind of a country is this? Why did security let them through?

tavernier

(12,396 posts)
19. No shoes, no shirt, no service.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:55 PM
Feb 2020

But a machine gun and 5 thousands rounds of ammunition?

No problem.

underpants

(182,866 posts)
38. Notice too how everything is brand new
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 03:22 PM
Feb 2020

My wife caught this. All that gear including the guns is brand spanking new.

icymist

(15,888 posts)
40. Well my retired army roommate declared that this guy has an AK47.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 03:59 PM
Feb 2020

They probably are Russians. Moscow Mitch calling in favors?

G_j

(40,367 posts)
8. 'Fun fact'
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:18 PM
Feb 2020

“This is terrifying. Also, fun fact: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II and the #PoorPeoplesCampaign were barred from entering the Kentucky Capitol. Evidently, you can walk in to sow fear and threaten violence, but not to pray and call for justice.” -Benjamin Perry

 

shockey80

(4,379 posts)
16. LOL! So true and so sad.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:49 PM
Feb 2020

Just think, these out of their fucking minds extremists are calling us evil far left socialists. These are, I am a tough guy, look how cool I am. Look how tough I am. Look, I am a true American. They are children that never grew up.

This is Kentucky? Who is giving these children such an insane platform?

Takket

(21,611 posts)
17. interesting........
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:50 PM
Feb 2020

now, for the next experiment, let's have a black male in a hoodie walk through the same security checkpoint with a Gillette razor in his pocket and see what happens (Note: please don't attempt this, you will be killed).

so........... why is there a metal detector if people with guns can just walk around it?

Bayard

(22,128 posts)
18. Aww, crap
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:51 PM
Feb 2020

Article doesn't say what area of the state they're from, but I'll guarantee you it wasn't Frankfort.

I think every state has pockets of these idiots (I lived among some in eastern Calif.) Most don't storm the damn capital though! I just can't believe security let them through.

I am embarrassed for my state, because these people got the publicity they were looking for with this stunt.

Squinch

(50,991 posts)
21. I know some among us get upset when this is pointed out, but come on. Is there
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:57 PM
Feb 2020

any doubt in any of our minds that those guys have tiny little pencil stub dicks?

underpants

(182,866 posts)
23. Anyone question why Northam implemented the gun ban in Richmond?
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:15 PM
Feb 2020

Between the March last weekend and the 4 people who came into town in their turnip truck to protest at the Lee monument, Richmond has gotten it spot on right both times. The "Richmond model" should become the standard.

RT Atlanta

(2,517 posts)
31. Hopefully locals called 911 to report the threat
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:29 PM
Feb 2020

That's what I encourage anyone to do when they see that.

What if a similar number of our brown-skinned brothers and sisters showed up to the capitol dressed that way to rally for their 'gun rights?' There'd be a goddamned SWAT team on standby looking to escalate.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
39. The interesting thing, as the full article pointed out.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 03:53 PM
Feb 2020

Certain citizens could show up brandishing loaded guns and be let in around the metal detector. But you better not show up with an umbrella or walking stick. It is the ass-backwardness of laws in that state.

I can promise you that if that group had been all Black men with dredlocks (hell, clean cut Black men in suits) trying to walk in visibly strapped, waves and waves of cops would have been all over them with guns drawn.

slater71

(1,153 posts)
41. Just look at the fucking clips these assholes have hanging on them.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:38 PM
Feb 2020

How many of these idiots have ever served in a war zone? Show you faces you bunch of punks.

0rganism

(23,962 posts)
44. makes me wonder what the KY polling places will look like this year
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:42 PM
Feb 2020

countering this intimidation will take more than a positive attitude about democracy

dustyscamp

(2,224 posts)
55. Hopefully Democrat voters won't get intimidated by them when it comes time to vote
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 06:00 PM
Feb 2020

But you got to remember though not all people with guns strapped to them like that have evil intent. There are pro 2nd amendment groups that are pro LGBT and anti Trump

0rganism

(23,962 posts)
59. yeah, hopefully
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 07:38 PM
Feb 2020

hoping there's a way to tell the liberal gun toters from the neo-nazis and the wee-peen brandishers. generally, they all look like people armed with deadly weapons. let's hope Democratic voters can overcome fears of death and debilitation to exercise our most fundamental rights.

Buckeyeblue

(5,500 posts)
47. They've adopted the tactics of the KKK, including covering their faces
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:12 PM
Feb 2020

Local law enforcement should have desinded on the scene and neutralized the subjects of aggression.

IronLionZion

(45,506 posts)
50. Looks like something out of the HBO show The Watchmen
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:26 PM
Feb 2020

about superheroes fighting off white supremacists

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
51. Actually you stupid fucks, the Constitution doesn't say you get to walk around with rifles ANYWHERE
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:34 PM
Feb 2020

you want to, at any time you want.

Just like it doesn't say you can have a grenade launcher or a nuclear b**b.

Why don't you try fucking READING IT before you talk about 'what it means' ... or doesn't?

I cannot BELIEVE they let these a-holes through security.

Only reason I can imagine it is if they proved all that shit is just plastic. Still shouldn't have, but I guess technically ...

IronLionZion

(45,506 posts)
54. They always ignore "A well regulated militia"
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:54 PM
Feb 2020

which many constitutional scholars claim the founders intended to be our National Guard and Reserves, not a bunch of undisciplined dumbasses.

lpbk2713

(42,766 posts)
52. Kentucky citizens have reason to worry.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:42 PM
Feb 2020


If dumbasses like these clowns can wander around the halls of public
buildings with no business there everyone else has cause to worry.
Did security even check if the magazines were loaded? I doubt it.

csziggy

(34,137 posts)
58. So is the tape on their magazines just part of their dress up?
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 07:32 PM
Feb 2020

Or are they trying to channel the assholes from Die Hard 2?

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