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Burgers, hot dogs and even guns at Sunday’s open carry picnic
By ANNE JUNGEN | ajungen@lacrossetribune.com
TOWN OF ONALASKA — Alcohol is prohibited during Sunday’s picnic at Marvin Gardens Park. Firearms are not.
A family-friendly picnic for those who favor open carry of firearms will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the first event of its kind in Wisconsin on public property, said organizer and gun rights enthusiast Hubert Hoffman.
The outdoor event celebrates Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s recent opinion to the state’s district attorneys that citizens should not be cited for disorderly conduct if openly carrying a firearm.
Everyone, including children and those who choose not to carry firearms, is welcome at the armed picnic, Hoffman said.
“This is a way for people who choose to open carry to see they are not alone,” he said. “It’s also a way of letting the public know that we are safe individuals, and we are not a danger or risk to the general public at large.”
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, potato chips and soda will be provided at no cost.
While he can’t predict attendance, Hoffman said he’ll be happy if the event draws 30 people. He’s heard people plan to come from as far away as Milwaukee.
Hoffman has shelled out thousands of dollars to host the event. All proceeds raised from a donation bucket will be given to the Wisconsin Badger Camp.
He has not received “one iota” of negative feedback about the picnic, which will include discussions about gun laws in school zones and private vehicles.
The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department is not planning increased patrols during the picnic, but any complaint will be investigated, said sheriff’s Capt. Mike Horstman.
“They’re doing what they’re legally entitled to do,” Horstman said.
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/01guns.txt
Burgers, hot dogs and even guns at Sunday’s open carry picnic
By ANNE JUNGEN | ajungen@lacrossetribune.com
TOWN OF ONALASKA — Alcohol is prohibited during Sunday’s picnic at Marvin Gardens Park. Firearms are not.
A family-friendly picnic for those who favor open carry of firearms will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the first event of its kind in Wisconsin on public property, said organizer and gun rights enthusiast Hubert Hoffman.
The outdoor event celebrates Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s recent opinion to the state’s district attorneys that citizens should not be cited for disorderly conduct if openly carrying a firearm.
Everyone, including children and those who choose not to carry firearms, is welcome at the armed picnic, Hoffman said.
“This is a way for people who choose to open carry to see they are not alone,” he said. “It’s also a way of letting the public know that we are safe individuals, and we are not a danger or risk to the general public at large.”
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, potato chips and soda will be provided at no cost.
While he can’t predict attendance, Hoffman said he’ll be happy if the event draws 30 people. He’s heard people plan to come from as far away as Milwaukee.
Hoffman has shelled out thousands of dollars to host the event. All proceeds raised from a donation bucket will be given to the Wisconsin Badger Camp.
He has not received “one iota” of negative feedback about the picnic, which will include discussions about gun laws in school zones and private vehicles.
The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department is not planning increased patrols during the picnic, but any complaint will be investigated, said sheriff’s Capt. Mike Horstman.
“They’re doing what they’re legally entitled to do,” Horstman said.
