A video that circulated on social media shows 21 people standing along a bike trail near downtown Crown Point, Indiana, watching protesters march past them Monday during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism. Eight of the bystanders held firearms, an act Crown Point Police Chief Pete Land said is protected under state law.
The protest on Monday drew dozens of demonstrators against the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died May 25 after pleading for air while a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck. Caschetta, who's black, noted that he understands people's Second Amendment rights but that the type of firearm the bystanders carried was excessive.
" made sure their message got out. We agreed with their message," Land said. "Crown Point is not Minneapolis." In Indianapolis, a police department official said the agency is investigating the actions of several officers captured on video during a demonstration Sunday using batons and pepper balls to subdue two women.
Fake news on the go, they were guarding their community from rioting. Better check the original video, gun holders asking protesters to keep away. CTV has become a new FAKE NEWS center.
Why do they need assault rifles to watch a peasful demonstration.....just saying....
It was peaceful because they had guns ........
Where are their German Shepherds ready to attack?
So if the black protesters walked around brandishing guns, would they be allowed to or harassed ? And that is the epitome of racism !!
Just in case...stay peaceful you’ll be ok but if u start rioting and looting watch out. 👍
And peaceful it remained!!!
Wow, so l keep keep my firearm if l pose like that?
To prevent riots, and “protest “are just for a criminal
Guns aren't peaceful by nature of the amount of harm they can potentially do.
Obedience. That’s the message MSM is sending on behalf of the politicians. If you protect yourself and your property you are not being obedient. Let the system do it for you. Independence scares these people.
The woke bullshit doesn't work on Canadians, we are a lot smarter than that... Maybe our universities and government consist of these idiots that believe this dog shit, but common folk... Nah, ain't buying it.
Considering the calls to take the riots to the burbs you can hardly blame them. Peaceful demonstration, peaceful residents, peaceful cops. Seems like everybody was peaceful. No problem.
If they were black standing there with guns the police would’ve been aggressively there and it would’ve been a stand off!
they were protecting their neighbourhoods from looting/rioting/violence etc.
CTV is compromised. We will remember.
2nd amendment?
If black people did this they would all get shot.
- They are protecting their families and property, something we are all going to have to do since it's becoming crystal clear that the authorities can not or choose not to protect law abiding citizens. EnoughIsEnough ProtectYourself
So good for them Antifa has been lighting fires looting attacking people with bricks with there violence spreading across the nation people are fed up!
That’s fucked up.
So why are these people there
'Protest remained peaceful when the potential rioters realized these citizens weren't fucking around and were lawfully exercising their second amendment rights' Fixed it for you 👍
About time people start protecting themselves from trumps lil armies
hmm... i wonder why it was peaceful?
Fake News Media got the title wrong again... You should read: Twenty one peaceful armed citizens watching protesters marching in front of their properties... The Fake News Media is on an agenda?🤔
And amazingly, they STAYED peaceful.
Nuthin wrong with a good ol cookout and some target shooting....what’s the news here.......
And it remained peaceful.
And would you look at that, no one got shot. 🤷🏻♂️
That's why it was peaceful.
This photo is what is wrong in the US you people think a big gun equals a big D*** real men don't need them .
Man Trump will win again with all his supporters
this whole thread reminds me of a Simpsons episode. what doesn't these days.
Are they Peace Shooters ?
Man I wanna live in American
And just like that..... The guns were not a problem
Perfectly fine. No laws broken.
Also known as an insurance policy that protest would remain peaceful.
Does anyone really believe that heavily armed but untrained civilians make society safer? Why is most of the free world able to do without assault weapons in private hands? Maybe the 2nd amendment is outdated?
Why do you think it was peaceful?
This is what is wrong with the United States. 😢 The only purpose for those guns was to intimidate and threaten those who are taking a stand against people like them. BlackLivesMatter
watched this video last night. A peaceful interaction and the young lady at the end even thanked an officer. You can't get much better than that.
Worst Villian On Villian Fight Ever
Also againwhite man can stand around in open with guns ready to kill but the idea of a black posing any threat only cause white people proceive them as threats gets them murdered
Your logic tone is wrong! Without bearing arms, who kows what’s going to happen?
Those a ricist looking for an excuse to murder black people its pretty oviuse why they are there
America is so f*ked up.
If you read the article it states that it was a small demonstration with the police there to accompany them. The citizens with their guns do not have a right to use their weapons if looting and destruction erupts so it is merely for intimidation.
If the left want to defund the police, this is the only alternative. People will have to be able to defend themselves.
Nary a drop of melanin from those militia cosplayers
WHITE PEOPLE 🙄🤦🏾!!
Trumps supporters thinking their above the law to fire at unarmed people whether their black or white.
It was peaceful BECAUSE of the people with guns. Wrap your head around that!
Well. It's really too bad for the peaceful protestors that a lot of Antifa thugs and random looters made people feel like they need to defend their properties. It's a losing battle, CTV. You may be making good on the government subsidies, but your credibility...
Just when you think there might be some glimmer of hope for you...
'21 private citizens ensure that protests remain peaceful.' There, fixed the headline for you?
Looters and rioters are not peaceful. You know damn well that these 'peaceful' liberals are on their way to burn down their own cities. YOU'RE FAKE NEWS.
and there was no looting, beatings or violence of any kind...
Wow, some of the DUMBEST comments EVER witnessed on Twit(er) here...and that is really saying something!
This is what makes America the greatest nation on Earth. God bless the United States of America.
Mississippi Burning 2020.
Weird.
Ha ha trying to fear monger the Canadian public more eh, good luck with that. We see past this nonsense and hysteria.
I guess they don’t get to enjoy pepper spraying and a shield bashing. I forgot, they’re of a different shade.
Peaceful protest because of the rifles
Some of Trump's good folks.
Wow, so everyone was able to peacefully exercise their rights and nothing was destroyed and nobody was harmed. How terrible!
I feel sorry for CTV. Where is the justice in your heart? If everyone watch the whole video. Nobody will think the way that the CTV bring up. Sad story.
How dare those people protect their lives and property!
The only thing more offensive than someone from Indiana, is someone from Indiana with a gun
Peaceful protesters re-victimized once again, while trying to impact systemic change. Gun toting “patriots” should rethink what side of the Rights conversation they want to be on BlackLivesMatter WhiteFragility
If they are peaceful, it's because they are right next to 21 law abiding citizens holding guns.
The 21 private citizens holding guns are the good guys.
if it's ok for them to be armed than it's ok for the protesters to be armed. what could go wrong?
Awe for fuck sakes, ENOUGH WITH THE GUNS ALREADY !!! When the American Constitution was written they were talking about bazookas. Please stop !!!
Trumps white clan members thinking themselves police. Thing is, these people will kill for Trump, and the police won't stop it from happening or even bother arresting them. Looks like Trump wants a war.
Anonymous covered this yesterday
So CTV New tell us how many times you posted the retired police captain being shoot and killed by looters and rioters? Like most media outlet they've spiked the story of police being killed and maimed!
Where were the 21 citizens with rifle when the looters were in the street? Lol. When you want to be a bully, pick someone smaller
Imagine that, armed citizens practicing their 2A. I think Canadians would literally wet themselves if they seen that here.
was there any looting? i think not
So wrong
Gee, maybe that’s why it stayed peaceful?
Whoever doesn't bring their AR15 to a peaceful protest is just asking for trouble
Good for them , the alt left and media are dangerous , all funded by the nwo and Soros
And? You haven’t seen the riots and cities destroyed?
....and therefore remained peacefull. Amen.
And just like that, nothing got looted. Hey JustinTrudeau , you might want to check this logic out.
Of course its going to be peaceful. They wont loot a gun shop either dum dums
Invaders in Indiana encounter 21 private citizens that protect there shit. Fixed it for you
More MAGAt’s or white supremacists empowered by a mad man and chief racist, tRump! What have we become? Very sad.
21 armed residents protected their neighbourhood from the riots, looting, violence, and destruction around the country that the media keeps covering as “anti racism protests.” Intent on showing clips involving police (unless its David Dorn) and ignoring the rest. Good for them.
I've been wondering where all the gun nuts went. Looks like when they said they were preparing for a tyrannical government, they meant to JOIN it!
Probably the only one without a riot, innocent POC businesses being destroyed, and people being mugged. I wonder why? It really has me wondering why.
And they're all White! Go figure.
Ya. That's why it stayed peaceful.
There is a reason it was peaceful
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