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I thought Van Hollen was all for 'Constitutional' carry. Yah right. He is piling more rules even after the 'listening' sessions
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s attack on your right to keep and bear arms continues.
A few months ago, Van Hollen made this chilling statement about your new concealed weapons law:
“The final rule even has more requirements... I am not prepared to lay all of them out.”
Van Hollen is following through on his threat now, and his secret plan contains more extensive requirements, beyond what was authorized by law.
Last year, when you swatted Van Hollen for his attempt to mandate a minimum four-hour training requirement, the legislature reacted and took action.
But now, he's cramming as many government-mandates into that required training class as he possibly can.
Van Hollen’s made-up rules will force you to sit through a lecture about how to “stay out of trouble” and how to properly lock up and store firearms, just to exercise your constitutional rights.
Again, this was NOT a part of the concealed carry law passed by the Legislature, but it is a stunning example of how bureaucrats will seize on every chance they can to crack down on your rights.
But that’s not the worst part.
What other assaults on concealed carry will we see from the Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office?
• Will we see longer, even more extensive government-mandated training requirements?
• An increase in the permit “fees” for “administrative costs?”
• How about a requirement to demonstrate “good character” or “good cause” before you can get a permit?
After all, this is how they do it in gun-grabbing strongholds like California and New York.
And if this is how a so-called “Republican” treats concealed carry, just imagine what will happen if an anti-gun Democrat someday holds this office.
This bureaucratic rigmarole is why it's vital you contact your lawmakers.
You see, other states are lifting permit fees, background check requirements, and moving forward with Constitutional Carry legislation.
Constitutional Carry is the basic principle that if you are legally eligible to purchase a firearm, you should be able to carry that weapon, concealed, for self-defense without government “permission.”
Since the 2010 Republican gains, Constitutional Carry has been introduced in 23 states, passed four legislative chambers, and became law in Wyoming.
Wisconsin’s concealed carry bill was originally a Constitutional Carry bill, but lawmakers rejected the concept that the Second Amendment is your permit.
Thanks to weak-kneed Republicans like Tommy Thompson who threatened to veto concealed carry in the 1990’s, Wisconsin finished second to last on concealed carry.
Will Attorney General Van Hollen’s made-up “rules” be the standard for concealed carry?
Will Wisconsin finish second to last, and be forced to wait another 15 or 20 years before adopting Constitutional Carry as well?
Not if you pick up the phone right now and put a stop to it!
Here is what you can do to help:
1. Give Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen an earful by calling him at (608) 266-1221. Tell him it isn’t his job to rewrite legislation. Demand he stop jerking around with Wisconsin’s permit system.
2. Call your state lawmaker at (608) 266-9960.
Tell them you are sick and tired of JB Van Hollen’s assault on your rights.
Demand they follow the lead of Wyoming, Alaska, Vermont and Arizona and pass a Constitutional Carry law now!
For Freedom,
Dudley Brown
Executive Vice President
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s attack on your right to keep and bear arms continues.
A few months ago, Van Hollen made this chilling statement about your new concealed weapons law:
“The final rule even has more requirements... I am not prepared to lay all of them out.”
Van Hollen is following through on his threat now, and his secret plan contains more extensive requirements, beyond what was authorized by law.
Last year, when you swatted Van Hollen for his attempt to mandate a minimum four-hour training requirement, the legislature reacted and took action.
But now, he's cramming as many government-mandates into that required training class as he possibly can.
Van Hollen’s made-up rules will force you to sit through a lecture about how to “stay out of trouble” and how to properly lock up and store firearms, just to exercise your constitutional rights.
Again, this was NOT a part of the concealed carry law passed by the Legislature, but it is a stunning example of how bureaucrats will seize on every chance they can to crack down on your rights.
But that’s not the worst part.
What other assaults on concealed carry will we see from the Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office?
• Will we see longer, even more extensive government-mandated training requirements?
• An increase in the permit “fees” for “administrative costs?”
• How about a requirement to demonstrate “good character” or “good cause” before you can get a permit?
After all, this is how they do it in gun-grabbing strongholds like California and New York.
And if this is how a so-called “Republican” treats concealed carry, just imagine what will happen if an anti-gun Democrat someday holds this office.
This bureaucratic rigmarole is why it's vital you contact your lawmakers.
You see, other states are lifting permit fees, background check requirements, and moving forward with Constitutional Carry legislation.
Constitutional Carry is the basic principle that if you are legally eligible to purchase a firearm, you should be able to carry that weapon, concealed, for self-defense without government “permission.”
Since the 2010 Republican gains, Constitutional Carry has been introduced in 23 states, passed four legislative chambers, and became law in Wyoming.
Wisconsin’s concealed carry bill was originally a Constitutional Carry bill, but lawmakers rejected the concept that the Second Amendment is your permit.
Thanks to weak-kneed Republicans like Tommy Thompson who threatened to veto concealed carry in the 1990’s, Wisconsin finished second to last on concealed carry.
Will Attorney General Van Hollen’s made-up “rules” be the standard for concealed carry?
Will Wisconsin finish second to last, and be forced to wait another 15 or 20 years before adopting Constitutional Carry as well?
Not if you pick up the phone right now and put a stop to it!
Here is what you can do to help:
1. Give Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen an earful by calling him at (608) 266-1221. Tell him it isn’t his job to rewrite legislation. Demand he stop jerking around with Wisconsin’s permit system.
2. Call your state lawmaker at (608) 266-9960.
Tell them you are sick and tired of JB Van Hollen’s assault on your rights.
Demand they follow the lead of Wyoming, Alaska, Vermont and Arizona and pass a Constitutional Carry law now!
For Freedom,
Dudley Brown
Executive Vice President
