Community News By Amber Howard | 3 hours ago <\/p>\n
For those who may disagree about open carry should read the second amendment of the constitution: A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed(The Constitution of the United States, Amendment 2). <\/p>\n
And The right of the people to keep and bare arms, is exercised annuallyin Lansing, at the citys Capitol building. <\/p>\n
Wednesday, April 26 , nearly 400 activists stood strong behind the 2nd amendment by commemorating togetherin a peaceful protest amongst citizens and supporters. <\/p>\n
Its an open carry rally to educate the public on what your rights really are when it comes to fire arms, said Sheriff Dar Leaf of Barry County. <\/p>\n
Leaf attends the rally each year because its important to him as a sheriffand citizen in the state of Michigan. <\/p>\n
For me its my job, my duty to carry, Id hate to be caught in a situation where I didnt have it, said Leaf. <\/p>\n
His brother Michael Leaf strongly believes in his rights as well and wants to bring awareness to thecommunity. <\/p>\n
A lot of flak against the second amendment of the constitution right now and we need to support it because it is a god given right, says Michael Leaf. <\/p>\n
This rally not only helps educate the community, but it also provides gun resources to those seeking gun safety. <\/p>\n
Phil Robinson, member of Michigan Liberty Militia is a pro and legal gun activist who explains what they 2nd amendment does for him. <\/p>\n
Basically it protects our rights as Americans, it makes us citizens not subjects to the government, said Robinson. <\/p>\n
They want the community to know that its their right to open in carry anywhere in the state of Michigan and that choice does not make them a bad citizen. <\/p>\n
Null says, Were carrying guns, we everybody assumes were violent but were not, were probably most calmest people anybodyll ever meet <\/p>\n
The importance of this rally not only informs the public about the 2nd amendment, but it also gives these people a platform a speak out. <\/p>\n
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