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jimmyw wrote:
After reading all responses I do believe that it would be in my best interest to carry a quality voice recorder and go through a class so at least it might be a positive mark should I ever end up in court. Can anyone tell me where to find a class thats near me? Im in North western Wisconsin.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your help and support. Jimmy
When carrying a gun you want to stack the odds in your favor. The same goes for if you ever have to use a gun. You can certainly do this by carrying a recorder and taking a class. Though you don't need to do either of these to exercise your right lawfully.
Also, a WI person who is OCing and has a permit from another state can be shown to be a "certified good guy" in the eyes of an LEO. Many LEOs in this state seem very proud of all their firearms training and some encounters I have heard about an LEO may say "I go through 20 hours a year in training and you've just taken a 3-hour class like anybody can..." Also the more liberal the person, the more they want to see the state itself certify something or somebody as good.
Basically, take any and all steps you feel necessary to stack the odds in your favor. Also, it would be prudent to read up about LEO encounters, while memorizing the following phrases and when to use them...
"I do not consent to any search"
"I do not consent to any siezure"
"I have nothing to say about that"
"Am I being detained or am I free to go?"
One who exercises his RKBA rights in WI must be prepared to exercise all of his other rights such as 4th and 5th amendments.