Miltown OC
Regular Member
Let me introduce myself! My name is Jason, I live in Milwaukee and am currently 17, I turn 18 in one week and I'd like to start my open carry journey. I have a few questions and concerns as anyone newcomer would! But let me tell you why I want to open carry.
Two years ago on my birthday, June 28th, I was attacked outside of my house. (I live by statefair park) The perp. was wielding a knife and I had no weapon only being 16. I was taking out the trash after my birthday party and it was late around 10:00pm when the guy approached me asking for money for food. I kindly told him I had no money on me and I stood my ground not acting scared. Well then he got really close and that is when he pulled the knife and asked me if I was going to invite him inside. My mother was inside and there was no way I was letting him get near her so I had grabbed his knife hand and just started punching him in the head as many times as I could before he got his knife hand free and ran away. I've always been told if you get in a knife fight you are going to get cut, it is true.. I had a 6" gash on my left arm that I hadn't noticed until my mom asked where all the blood was from and then I realized I was cut. After calling the cops and going to the E.R for broken knuckles and stitches, I realized if I would have been carrying, it all would have been avoided. Also the police found the guy in the freodtert hospital with a few teeth missing..
So now I am almost old enough to carry, I decided I am going to do so.
I am pretty up to date on laws such as I cannot go in state parks or fed or tax payer buildings, and 1k feet from a school.. But being in Milwaukee, has anyone ever had a bad run in with the LEO's? I know Ed Flynn is against open carry and all, but I feel I need to protect myself. I'd just like to see who all open carries in Milwaukee.
Two years ago on my birthday, June 28th, I was attacked outside of my house. (I live by statefair park) The perp. was wielding a knife and I had no weapon only being 16. I was taking out the trash after my birthday party and it was late around 10:00pm when the guy approached me asking for money for food. I kindly told him I had no money on me and I stood my ground not acting scared. Well then he got really close and that is when he pulled the knife and asked me if I was going to invite him inside. My mother was inside and there was no way I was letting him get near her so I had grabbed his knife hand and just started punching him in the head as many times as I could before he got his knife hand free and ran away. I've always been told if you get in a knife fight you are going to get cut, it is true.. I had a 6" gash on my left arm that I hadn't noticed until my mom asked where all the blood was from and then I realized I was cut. After calling the cops and going to the E.R for broken knuckles and stitches, I realized if I would have been carrying, it all would have been avoided. Also the police found the guy in the freodtert hospital with a few teeth missing..
So now I am almost old enough to carry, I decided I am going to do so.
I am pretty up to date on laws such as I cannot go in state parks or fed or tax payer buildings, and 1k feet from a school.. But being in Milwaukee, has anyone ever had a bad run in with the LEO's? I know Ed Flynn is against open carry and all, but I feel I need to protect myself. I'd just like to see who all open carries in Milwaukee.