Both conservatives and liberal media outlets were equally stumped earlier this week when a pro-gun rights group announced its plans to stage a mock mass shooting at the University of Texas at Austin. The Associated Press delivered what might be the least biased reporting on the protest, which would employ cardboard guns and fake blood to make the point — we think — that “gun-free zones” like universities are essentially advertising themselves as “soft targets” and prevent victims from defending themselves.
A couple of counter protesters found the mock mass shooting. Not protesting guns on campus, just the demonstration pic.twitter.com/9GQFyMG9B4
— Michelle Ray (@GaltsGirl) December 12, 2015
The event was the co-creation of Come and Take It Texas and Dontcomply.com. On its Facebook events page, Come and Take It Texas said its “Life and Liberty Walk to End Gun-Free Zones” would begin with an open carry march and end with a “theatrical event.”
“In the wake of yet another gun free zone shooting, Obama is using it to aggressively push his gun confiscation agenda. Now is the time to stand up, take a walk, speak out against the lies and put an end to the gun free killing zones,” the event page continues.
One protestor, first name Matthew, says this event is an "educational tool to show people how not to get murdered." pic.twitter.com/Mhc9Qb56yu
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
Pro-gun march/mock shooting is almost underway. Currently on the roof on San Antonio garage. #UTMockShooting pic.twitter.com/q2AmPTKqZY
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
More photos of the two pro-gun groups. The man on the yellow jacket says he will play one of the fake shooters. pic.twitter.com/nskzGanwqS
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
Scene of the mock mass shooting Austin with Come And Take It Texas.
APD just rolled up. pic.twitter.com/YaiiekmiZl— Michelle Ray (@GaltsGirl) December 12, 2015
It was moved bc "mass murders aren't advertised." One said "it took 10 minutes for the police to show up & 7 people were already 'dead.'"
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
Photos here: #UTMockShooting @usatoday pic.twitter.com/Z7WMpZAb7f
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
SMH dangerous and helps their cause about as much as BLM protestors blocking traffic. https://t.co/1bdnYmkRku
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) December 12, 2015
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Not only did a protest march of the protest march form; one group put together a “dildo open carry” and “fart-o-thon” to express their displeasure with the mock shooting.
The fart/dildo protest is by far the most well attended one today
— James Barragán (@James_Barragan) December 12, 2015
so the counter protest planned is a "mass farting and dildo waving" where people are invited to come make fart sounds and wave dildos.
— sarah @sb69ありがとう (@jellymiens) December 12, 2015
Activists plan to protest dumb mass mock shooting at the University of Texas-Austin with a mass fart-o-thon https://t.co/kptafrhEgR
— Anonymous (@AnonyOps) December 12, 2015
Can a "mass farting" drown out gun nuts? https://t.co/diqo5F1Syy pic.twitter.com/LYwBjNwCBj
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 11, 2015
One counter-protestors flaunts her dildo after the pro-gun crowd leaves. #UTMockShooting pic.twitter.com/oW49AkXJCS
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
Here's what the fart/dildo protest looks like pic.twitter.com/MyEY8LIPIw
— James Barragán (@James_Barragan) December 12, 2015
Oh my God, the one at 0:05 is SO FLOPPY #CocksNotGlocks https://t.co/1qIU0arzL0
— jessica jin (@jessicajin_) December 12, 2015
Counter protestor says the pro-gun groups were clearly outnumbered. He says the secret to this was "taking action…"
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
…and taking responsibility to the community around them."
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
"We sent a message: there's a lot more of us, we're funnier, alot smarter…these are the things victory is made of," counter protestor says
— Alexandra Samuels (@AlexSamuelsx5) December 12, 2015
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