Patriot's Day - 19 April

[RicInOR]

2 weeks - 19 April 1775
Also ok to celebrate on Monday the 17th.

The American Revolution begins - Apr 19, 1775 - HISTORY.com

Today in History - April 19




Yes, I know, the Ra-Ra Pat's skipped over that to declare 11 Sept that holiday.



How to Celebrate & Remember
Put out a flag
Buy a gun, or some ammo
TEACH someone to Shoot
Learn to Shoot a Rifle (better)
Project Appleseed

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[Andy54Hawken]

I'll probably shoot a longrifle or a musket ...
Now if I only knew someone with a antique muzzleloading longrifle or musket...
Andy

 

[Caveman Jim]

Andy, sounds like you be gettin sometimers...
I plan to shoot my new 300BLK pistol build on Patriots Day!!!!

 

[jsparks747]

I plan to sit at home, fly the US flag, drink a Widmer Hefeweizen, and watch the liberals cry at the fact my flag is right-side up

 

[Medic!]

''Yes I am a pirate. 200 years too late''.

 

[clearconscience]

I'm going to go throw a crate of team in the willamette.


Probably be an improvement

 

[RicInOR]

Flag up for Monday (observed)

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

 

[etrain16]

I'm actually hoping to make a short range trip after work that day if plans don't get bumped. Got a few newer guns that need to be broken in - it would be a great day to do it.

 

[RicInOR]

British soldiers threaten to get out of control as they face the colonial militia during a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, Monday, on the Lexington Green in Lexington, Mass. Ann Ringwood/The Metro West Daily News/AP

 

[Hop Sing]

This seems like a good place to mention that April 18th is the anniversary of Paul Revere's ride.

 

[cooper]

I'll probably shoot a longrifle or a musket ...
Now if I only knew someone with a antique muzzleloading longrifle or musket...
Andy

Just shoot your Glock....ha ha ja

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That was funny... almost ruined a keyboard with some beer...
Andy

 

[The Nothing]

Cleanup, shooting and CAO America Potomac

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Just started to re-read "Patriots The men who started the American Revolution." By A.J. Langguth.
This is a older book ( 1988 ) but still very good. Langguth uses a lot of period sources and writings from the "men who were there" as well.
Andy

 

[RicInOR]

April 19: On This Day in History

• 1775 American Revolution begins - Lexington Common, shot "heard round the world"

• Apr 19 Minutemen Capt John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon
• Apr 19 American Revolution begins - Lexington Common, shot "heard round the world"
• Apr 19 New England militiamen begin the siege of Boston, hemming in the British army garrison
• Apr 19 Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott are captured by British troops riding from Lexington to Concord, Prescott escapes to warn Concord

Founders Online: Editorial Note: Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Ta …

 

[RicInOR]

Apr 18 Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Charleston to Lexington warning the "regulars are coming!"

What were the regulars coming to do?








Confiscation!

 

[Stomper]

On the April 19th I'll be on a big jet aero plane with my Aussie wife to Australia to celebrate her mum's 90th B-day. I'll ask the captain to drain the "blue water" tank while we're over the PNW leg of the trip in salute to y'all!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Johnathan Parker of the Lexington Militia was a former Ranger of Roger's Rangers , during the French and Indian war.
( as were several others in the Lexington and Concord Militia ) ....
Parker , was one of the reasons I volunteered for Ranger School...
Andy