Restore the Republic is an independent political interest group founded in 2006 by Aaron Russo as a "collection of freedom orientated Americans who had become aware of the danger our republic was in." The group was created after the movie America: Freedom to Fascism was released.http://restoretherepublic.com/about/how-did-restoretherepubliccom-begin
On August 11, 2009, a man carrying both a handgun and a sign promoting the group was seen at a town hall meeting held by President Barack Obama in New Hampshire. Under state law, the man is legally permitted to carry the weapon in public.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxI3npnmny0
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Founded by Aaron Russo in 2006
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Prompted by the film America: Freedom to Fascism
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Described as "a collection of freedom orientated Americans who had become aware of the danger our republic was in"
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Funded by private donations
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Based in Northbrook, Illinois
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Protester carrying a gun and promoting the group spotted at an Obama town hall on August 11, 2009, in New Hampshire
