The organizer, Mark Fiorino is the same guy that got hassled by Philly cops for legally open carrying, even though he had the required CCW permit. I have mixed emotions about these gatherings because I fear that concerns from anti-gun citizens will move to have the OC law changed. However, I applaud their right to OC.
The article is written the the typical, condescending journalistic style.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2...tees_taking_a_shot_at_a_public_gathering.html
THE SIZZLING entrees won't be the only hot items at an Applebee's in Ridley Township on Saturday, when a couple of dozen folks mosey into the restaurant packing heat for a "meet-and-eat."
With a side of firearms - or rather, with firearms at their side - the gun owners plan to gather for a meal and share their "common interest" of openly carrying handguns in sidearm holsters, said organizer Mark Fiorino.
The article is written the the typical, condescending journalistic style.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/2...tees_taking_a_shot_at_a_public_gathering.html