Former state GOP official warns Trump protesters: Montana is an ‘open carry state’

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'This is a concealed and open carry state and we know how to use em,' former Montana GOP chairman Will Deschamps Sr. said on Facebook.

 

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Then the protestors are allowed to carry also !!! Or is this what trump is trying to do start a small civil war so he can install martial law !!! Peaceful protests !!! Do not fulfill his claims of Dems are mobs !!!

Is that a threat? Is he suggesting that people start shooting each other?

Really Thugs!!!!

Biggest danger to rogue Presidents like JFK, Fed.

The epitome of stupid. 35% did not vote for Orangina. 20% of Democrats own guns nationally, probably higher in Montana. So, over 8% of the people in Montana dislike Trump and have firearms. Who should worry anout that? By the way, Montana's governor is a Democrat.

So what if it is, they pull a gun on someone, they will suffer the consequences and face legal repercussions..

Just a nice little reminder in case they decide to attack supporters like they did in NYC

Sadly....that goes both ways.

The gun isn’t the killer. The Trumper is.

He doesn’t think democrats own guns? Just ask those senators on that softball field!

And then whine that liberals are dangerous.

So he shouldn't act new if some of those protesters decide to pack one on them for their safety. Since he's stupid AF to say that...

I take that as a threat. The GOP is accusing the Dems of being angry destructive mobs? WOWSERS.

Wow. The Constitution's First Ammendment affords citizens the right to Peaceful Protest. And the GOP's response is VIOLENCE. They're so vocal about the Second Amendment that they'll run roughshod over the First. True enemies of the people.

Nearly everyone in Montana regardless of party, owns a gun or 2.

Well better leave it at home during the COC visit or go to jail. Much like restricted air space concept... No fly zone 12 miles raduis... 🇺🇸

Whhhhaaaaatttttttt?

Again the threat of killings by Republicans. They will do anything 2 stay in power including killing of citizens but who is surprised?They initiated the killing of students so adults would not be a problem with tgem&threat was made in public They can be prosecuted if it happens.

How sick is the GOP? 🙄 To think that a political party member, would threaten to shoot at another political party is down right barbaric and repulsive. Never vote for a Republican people. Ever....🙄

So GOP supporters will use their 2nd Amendment rights to deny protesters their 1st Amendment rights. Yep, that is truly Making America Hate Again. Thank you realDonaldTrump

So now protesters can both be run over and shot. What an awesome, free, democracy we live in! 🤣🤣🤣

He'll shit when Antifa shows up fully armed and in plain sight. Fully locked & loaded.

That is a threat of violence and a crime.

Sooooo Ok Corral version 2018?

I would think with Trump ratings in the dump Trump and Crooks would be worried about entering an open carry state.

Sounds like an open threat to me.

So.?

If the GOP party starts shooting it will not end they way they would want.

Oh that should scare people....NOT!

GailWaldby As a Missoulian I feel threatened, they didn’t say this about Great Falls or Billings, just here. We the largest liberal city in Mt so Trump’s coming here to stir the pot and try to start a riot. If anything happens it’s because of him not the left.

But liberals are the ones that are 'dangerous'? 🤔

Who’s the angry mob?

Exactly why they do most of their dirty work in non-carry states. 2AShallNotBeInfringed 🇺🇸

Which rock do these GOP come out of. Any Republican like to comment? I’m waiting.

Disgusting

The funny part is, the difference b/w Montana conservatives and liberals regarding firearms is in the of guns owned... most all of us have guns. The guy inciting violence is an asshat.

Is Montana also a voting democracy? I am pretty sure that protesters know how to use them.

Trump supporters take note, your state is open carry and they probably will shoot back.

Nice. The protesters can have guns too. It’ll be a blood bath.

Amd these guys with their threats masked as statements of fact say the left is a mob. Gimme a break

People seem to be struggling with this. Let me help. Dear Angry leftist Mobs, we know you are bussed in from snowflake states. Here in MT we respect the constitution and right to protect yourself from attacks. Keep your rocks, firebombs, hands and bodily fluids to yourself.

Sounds a bit of a threat

Ok

Good! Then the protestors should arrive well armed in case any trump supporters get in the way of their freedom of speech to also open carry. Open carry works both ways jackasses!

Is there several 5th Avenues in Montana towns?

Meaning they are willing to st and thier ground?

It’s so funny these idiots think they’re the only ones who are armed.

So we can bring our guns? Noted.

What a psycho! What kind of human goes around threatening to gun down people for disagreeing with them?

SupermanHotMale THINK potus spewing PRESS the enemy of the people gave his EMOLUMENT piggybankers IE SAUDIS mBS GREENLIGHT TORTURE BUTCHER KILL KHASHOGGI 19days VOTE2018 SUPPORT ALL DEMS METOO ACA STOP trump jaredkushner LAWLESSNESS ovaloffice CESSPOOL

That’s a good thing. Hopefully it’ll fit. All of the violence that the liberal mob is committing.

With his comments this dude is nothing more than a Wanna Be Dictator & Racist.

But it's liberals that are violent. Right? 🙄

And the former Attorney General of the USA Holder says to 'KICK' people! But your OK with that, groper Cory Booker says 'GET IN THEIR FACE' But your OK with that too.

Are we talking about the 'good guys with a gun' here, or about incitment and threat of murder? Because the open carry doesn't give anyone a license to kill.

Going to start shooting protesters now?

Showing your colors

republicans are nut cases...

So the Second Amendment Trumps the First Amendment. DonTheCon

This is the very thing right to bear arms was put in place for oppressive governments governments that don't like protesters threatening to Gun Down protesters that is the whole reason for the Second Amendment

We really need to stop that kind of talk. Both sides. Such a terrible state of being that we're in. Such a shame we have to be so nasty to each other. Somebody please pray for our nation.

Veiled threat huh? What a shithead. But, nowadays, that’s pretty much the norm for the GOP.

csn that be a threat?

Why isn't WillDechamps under arrest for menacing?

Well, Montana is also a death penalty state, which I imagine would apply in the case of shooting an unarmed protester.

.legofmutton Former state GOP official Will Deschamps. WTF is this asinine statement supposed to mean- DESCHAMPS WARNS TRUMP PROTESTERS 'MONTANA IS AN OPEN CARRY STATE' 1) That's a THREAT OF PERSONAL HARM as such I will copy FBI & 2) Are you still relevant? Rhetorical question.

Right and protesters there have guns also. What’s your point

I miss the days of the wild, wild west.

TYPICAL COWARDS

So the GOP will be an angry armed mob? Gee, that sounds violent. Unhinged even.

So Teabillys 🦆

That sounds like a threat and incitement to violence to me. So whoever made those “warnings” should be arrested. And charged. And prosecuted. Now. To have the chilling effect that kind of behavior deserves. OustTheUnindictedCoConspiratorOfMultipleCrimes QuellTheMaddingCrowd

Note that there won’t be any wackos getting in the faces of Republicans in Montana. Self defense is a beautiful thing

That's ok. Protestors carry too.

And brandishing a firearm or actually killing someone isn't above your intelligence?

Wonder what the reaction would be if a Dem made ANY reference of a similar nature?

So tell me more about this violent angry mob of liberals media please.. These aren't individuals acts, there is a violent collective of right wingers, figure it out fast

I guess violent leftist mobs don't have a second amendment right.

Is it a The Purge state?

It’s also a state that puts people in prison for murdering people.

With the Dems inciting and calling for violence against Trump supporters it's a good reminder to the domestic terrorists that they migh mess with the wrong person.

This country is going to hell in a handbasket. For an elected official to threaten those that do not agree with him is completely unacceptable. Actually, for anyone to threaten is a disgrace.

Sounds less like a warning and more like inciting

Not skeered

Classic GOP intimidation. Don’t let them stop you from practicing your 1st amendment rights

Sounds like he’s calling for premeditated murder

Does he think only his kinds pack hit in the state of Montana? He will be shocked to find law abiding residents of Montana whose politic 's lean left and carry guns.

Good, Trump protestors are often violent. No problem letting violent protesters know that some people are packing heat.

First Amendment right to assemble. Second Amendment right to 'bear arm' The term is ambiguous and the right uses it as a defense. But if the term was evaluated in its original context the right to arm means right to defend. By definition a weapon to defend can become anything.

And the democrats are an angry mob? WTF

EraHaxhiu Like in exhibitionist?

Liberals in MT also carry.

Well it works both ways right?

I fondly remember when the term open carry state referred to alcohol.

Proof the pen is mightier than any sword

Or perhaps it’s a warning to protesters, that are becoming more violent by the day, that Montana citizens are allowed to defend themselves if they are accosted...

If anyone watched seen. Jon Tester and Matt Rosendale debating, Rosendale came across as a Joke. He like the F-Moron is a Joken

Umwhat

😁🤩😆🤺

I'll bet not one civilian openly carrying or concealed carrying gets inside the hall to attend Spanky's rally. So, this comment by Deschamps is a threat to peoples 1st amendment rights, earning him a visit from the FBI, I would think and hope.🤔

Pretty sure murder is illegal in all 50 states though.

When did stating a FACT become a warning?

88SEATTLE61 Isn't threatening or committing violence to achieve political ends the very definition of terrorism? How is this kind of invocation of the threat of imminent death for exercising 1st Am rights not terrorism?

It'd be so cool to see it pop off there.

Fear is what our president uses to get support. Conspiracy theories, distrust, lying, name calling, self serving tactics. I worry so much about the world we will be leaving to my children and grandchildren. We have got to vote the people running on this type of ticket out.

Gaslighting, gaslighting! (Said with hand over mouth under a coughing sound)

Oh, please, tell me again how the Dems & the left need to be more polite.

OMG!

GOP threatening with guns ?

What is he saying? If you protest Trump, it's legal for them to gun you down?

Was that an invitation for the protesters to bring their guns and body armor?

republican party = death cult, example 1,326

Go ahead... make my day... Sounds like someone is instigating Civil War II....

KatCapps Is this guy threatening to shoot ppl exercising their first amendment rights - if so, put him in jail...

Goes both ways. Don’t assume for a moment liberals and Democrats don’t own guns. The difference is they don’t try to compensate with guns for lack of brains, humanity, and decency.

Republicans are so civil!

You can protest but don’t get on my face because we know how to use em😁

The new amoral trumpian America sad

Protester say I know. I got mine on me now. what u wanna do. Blow his mind. Lol

Sage advice- some people might feel threatened should an anti Trump protester decide to set fire to another person’s car with Trump bumper stickers, or if out at a restaurant and got taunted by a mob. Yet oddly enough even with the 2A no one on the right uses force.

Democrats can open carry too... So what are you talking about?

SabZillAfoRilla This Deschamps character is quite literally threatening to shoot anti-Trump protestors! The only angry 'mobs' are the armed ones - the radical Trumpies.

That 2nd amendment is for everyone- don’t forget it. There are plenty of anti-Trump people who also carry. realDonaldTrump MAGA dont go there again!

Wait...what?

MAKING THREATS ...THESE REPUBLICANS MUST BE REMOVED !!!!!AND I THINK SOME PROTESTERS ARE ARMED AS WELL , TRUMP'S PEOPLE PROMOTING VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTERS ..BE VERY CAREFUL

Another ignorant right-wing red neck, surely a big supporter of the Fake President. Tough talk is cheap. GOP realDonaldTrump

That's weird...

So? Half are you Retrumplicans are scared and the other half are proud of it. So a box of puppies is scarier than you having a gun. And if you did get stupid enough to pull it out, you better kill me with the first shot, cause you won't get a second one.

Maybe an attempt to prevent problems that may be caused by instigators?

It's funny how they like the 2nd Amendment but the 1st they can do without.

Sounds like a threat...Fascist GOP! SenateGOP HouseGOP

What he is saying is that people have the right to protect their families, property, and them selves. We've all seen the violent unhinged left in action.

Thanks for the reminder. All protesters make sure to bring your firearms to protect against right wing extremists.

Really former Marine Deschamp 'open carry state' and you know how to use 'em? This I want to see and I want to see if the police don't arrest you for using 'em

AWESOME !!!!!!

How long are these people going to be allowed to openly threaten people’s lives before action is taken? FBI

Love the moronic comments here about someone warning protesters to act peacefully and responsibly. How dare he!

Civility.

Another paper tiger

Only a matter of time...

The fact it has 2 senators for 12 people in 2018 is really pretty ridiculous.

So what? Open carry don’t mean you got the guts to pull trigger

OF COURSE WE ARE LAW ABIDING CITIZENS, JUST LETTING YOU KNOW IF YOU TRY TO HURT US, YOU WON'T SUCCEED! I MEAN WE AREN'T THE ANGRY UNCONTROLLED MOB THE DEMS ARE, HOWEVER IF YOU PROVOKE US AND THREATEN OUR LIVES, WE WILL DEFEND OURSELVES!

The US is 2 steps away from a doctor and a bone saw.

What a terrible threat to those in Montana. Smells of Nazism👃

Republicans who believe Democrats don't own guns are ridiculous.

Because the left are very violent. Or I should say, if the have a mob behind them. One on one they are not very tough. Smh

all you get from the left is threats of violence, all you see from protesters on the left is actual violence but this is threatening?

What is he trying to say. That they will shoot protesters on sight of is this just a threat from within the WH. MoronsAreGoverningAmerica

What is happening to this country?!?!

More insanity from InsaneCountry

Hey Republicans who have been screaming about Eric Holder's 'kick' comment for the last week -- remind me again what you were saying about civility?

Oh this is all we need. Intellectual conversation? :-(

The second amendment does not supersede the first amendment to allow bullies to silence those with whom they disagree. To threaten otherwise demonstrates an ignorance of the constitution and blatant criminal intent.

edunwody MTDems KevINthe406

And it is. Whats the news here?

Maybe Antifa will think twice about throwing sucker punches and bricks.

Sounds like somebody is looking for a gun fight.

Trumpers threatening to shoot protesters! That will not dissuade them one bit, in fact, it will draw out more protesters!

Trump instigates this behavior, remember Charlottesville? We will never forget! Investigate how many are Trump 'paid' protestors!

Go ahead and make our day! If anyone in Montana uses a firearm on people that have a right to assemble and protest in this democratic republic, the long arm of the law will come down on them!

Hey, be sure to call this guy as an expert witness at your premeditated murder trial, he sounds aces and totally not like some brownshirted crackpot.

I was “trained” in weapons use as well...... the reason I trained with these weapons was to guarantee that the people of the US could exercise their RIGHT to protest!!!!

So murder is not a crime in Montana?

Larry_in_Ohio Seems like a good reminder. Some of those infected hyenas you Libs raised and set loose don't seem that bright.

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