DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted March 15, 2018 I’m planning to make some signs to carry at the 3/26 rally. What I’ve done in the past is to get sheets of readi-board/foam board from a dollar store, then laser print in large font letters onto copy paper and then tape them onto the boards with packing tape. Quick, easy to read and looks more “professional” than hand written. Can put slogans on both sides so you can rotate the sign if you want. I also cut the corners of the board off so they have bevels, so they’re less likely to poke someone in the eye if they get carried off by the wind or something. I’ve started brainstorming for slogans, would appreciate idea from others: ”If guns cause violence, then mine are defective” From Anthony Colandro “Blaming the NRA for gun violence makes as much sense as blaming the AAA for drunk drivers” ”Why is it the media never reports on all the times guns *PREVENT* violence?” “The Parkland murderer used 10 round magazines. Explain again why we should reduce legal magazine capacities?” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence Dogood 468 Posted March 15, 2018 Also don't attach any signs to wooden sticks. They assume that they could be weapons. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 15, 2018 "Zeke for mod" 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted March 15, 2018 Keep them short and to the point."Guns SAVE Lives""The 2nd allows the 1st""More Guns, Less Crime" 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,554 Posted March 15, 2018 How's this. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted March 15, 2018 "Remember your Oath" 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence Dogood 468 Posted March 15, 2018 Whatever you make, be certain that they are better than these (it's a low bar): https://www.mrctv.org/blog/here-are-some-dumbest-anti-gun-signs-walkout-wednesday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JibbaJabba 7 Posted March 15, 2018 Our Rights are given by God, not man. Your emotions don’t supersede our Rights. An inanimate object isn’t the problem. When seconds count, police will be hiding behind their cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted March 15, 2018 5 hours ago, PK90 said: Keep them short and to the point. "Guns SAVE Lives" "The 2nd allows the 1st" "More Guns, Less Crime" Actually, this might be too complicated for the politicians to understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted March 15, 2018 Violent Movies Violent Video Games Violent Music Violent Gangs America has a problem with violence, not guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 15, 2018 Fix the pensions, leave my guns alone 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted March 15, 2018 My gun safe is my Safe Space. Lose the 2nd, and you'll lose the rest I am my family's armed guard Legal Firearm owners don't deserve to be turned into criminals Give me back my right to not be a victim 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 15, 2018 The constitution is not a suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted March 16, 2018 Using my 1st Amendment Right to keep the 2nd Amendment Alive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence Dogood 468 Posted March 16, 2018 Keeping in mind that it's New Jersey .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,134 Posted March 16, 2018 "Ask Carol Bowne How Well Gun Laws Work" With RIP Carol underneath and a picture of her. Back side of sign "A Restraining Order Is Just A Piece Of Paper" Or 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted March 16, 2018 4 hours ago, gleninjersey said: "Ask Carol Bowne How Well Gun Laws Work" With RIP Carol underneath and a picture of her. ... Thanks for reminding me of her tragic story Glen. Maybe something along the lines of : ”Ask me about Carol Bowne - A murder victim who was unable to defend herself due to NJ’s restrictive gun laws.” And I’ll prepare some handouts with her story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,148 Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, DirtyDigz said: Thanks for reminding me of her tragic story Glen. Maybe something along the lines of : ”Ask me about Carol Bowne - A murder victim who was unable to defend herself due to NJ’s restrictive gun laws.” And I’ll prepare some handouts with her story. Not trying to throw a wrench into your fine plans... but I would personally NEVER do such a thing unless I had touched base with her surviving family members first. I recall her brother has been pretty pro2A activist, but still... I think courtesy (and caution) dictates that you reach out first. Ask @Smokin .50 - I'm pretty sure CNJFO was in touch with the brother and would have contact info in case you don't already. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted March 16, 2018 I believe Carole’s brother was part of the protest at Sweeney’s house several years ago, but regardless I’ll check in with Rosie/CNJFO. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted March 16, 2018 4 hours ago, DirtyDigz said: I believe Carole’s brother was part of the protest at Sweeney’s house several years ago, but regardless I’ll check in with Rosie/CNJFO. He was indeed! Others in the family as well. We had signs with her picture on them with a slogan. Alex Roubian and I asked for permission to use them and he said "absolutely"! I am sure it would be okay but it would be good to check first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted March 16, 2018 JohnnyB, do you have an email or some other contact info for him? (BTW, Nino called me, he should be coming over on Saturday for a demo) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted March 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, DirtyDigz said: JohnnyB, do you have an email or some other contact info for him? (BTW, Nino called me, he should be coming over on Saturday for a demo) Nino told me he called you. I don't have any way to contact Carol's brother. Alex Roubian had that info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,148 Posted March 17, 2018 @DirtyDigz I think it's really great you're willing to do this! So, like others, I took a little time this evening to brainstorm... and as @PK90 mentioned, I agree the messaging should be as "crisp" as possible. No one wants to read a bunch of text on a poster. Ideally, just a few words with a strong graphic appeal is best. The Bill of Rights. Worth Defending. Taxpayer. Voter. US Citizen. Responsible Gun Owner! Law-abiding Gun Owner, Not a Perp! I AM: A Sheepdog. A Protector. A Good Guy with a Gun. These below are a bit longer... you'd probably need a bigger poster or a banner, otherwise the text would be too small to be impactful. May not work for your purposes.... New Jersey: Where the Career Criminals Run Free... and the Law-abiding are Persecuted! New Jersey: Where Rich Politicians Flanked by Armed Security... Want the Rest of Us to Disarm. New Jersey: Where Stomping on Due Process... Is Business as Usual. “Defensive use of guns by crime victims is a common occurrence” 2013 CDC Study Obama Administration “Self-defense can be an important crime deterrent” 2013 CDC Study Obama Administration 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,148 Posted March 17, 2018 This is really a job though (IMO) for @Handyman and @voyager9 - I've noticed they both have a real knack for brief but "zingy" comments that cut straight to the point. I bet they could each come up with some great poster copy! Maybe even something that uses humor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,417 Posted March 17, 2018 It’s 1am and the formatting is all messed up, but.... Average Police Response Time: 10 minutes; Yet NJ wants us Disarmed #MeTwoA (Me2A? Idk) Thoughts and Prayers don’t save lives; Responsible gun owners do NJ:Sanctuary for illegals; Prison for responsible gun owners Responsible gun owners are not the problem; Punish violent criminals 9 out of 10 NJ oligarchs agree: security for them, but not for thee Fuck Weinberg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites