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Hello Everyone! I'm a new member and looking forward to all of the information/discussion provided here.
A little about me:
I am a staunch supporter of gun rights. Up untilthe past few yearsI myselfnever had the need to own a firearm. However, a couple years ago the Mrs. and I were renting an apartment temporarily while looking for a house. We were having some issues there, people peaking into windows and what not at night. I purchased a Mossberg 12 gauge from Walmart simply because I could walk right out of the store with it. Not the greatest weapon for quick home defense, but it was something. Sure enough, two weeks after I purchased it we had a break in. The gun itself never came into play as the guy who broke in decided to do it on a night that I had just returned home from Riverfest with about 6 of my buddies, which didn't bode well for the perpetrator. However, had it been any other night, there could have very quickly been a much more dire outcome.
More recently, due to someillicit activity (drug dealing) in my current neighborhood I purchased a new Springfield Armory XDM 9mm. I firmly believe on open carry as well as concealed carry. I think the current Wisconsin laws are ridiculous to say the least.
I am still familiarizing myself with the ins and outs of OC in Wisconsin, which is how I came to this site. I recently asked a local officer, citing both the 2nd Amendment AND our state constitution, why I could not walk down Main St. with a holstered gun on my hip. He replied - "You CAN, but I'll cite you for disorderly."
I aim to challenge this. I would like to plan a route through my city avoiding all school zones/parks to advocate open carry. I simply want to raise local awwareness.
I'm looking for any tips or advice you may have, as well as anyone who may be in my area who has done something similar?
Great job on this site everyone, I will certainly be frequenting it for the forseeable future!
Hello Everyone! I'm a new member and looking forward to all of the information/discussion provided here.
A little about me:
I am a staunch supporter of gun rights. Up untilthe past few yearsI myselfnever had the need to own a firearm. However, a couple years ago the Mrs. and I were renting an apartment temporarily while looking for a house. We were having some issues there, people peaking into windows and what not at night. I purchased a Mossberg 12 gauge from Walmart simply because I could walk right out of the store with it. Not the greatest weapon for quick home defense, but it was something. Sure enough, two weeks after I purchased it we had a break in. The gun itself never came into play as the guy who broke in decided to do it on a night that I had just returned home from Riverfest with about 6 of my buddies, which didn't bode well for the perpetrator. However, had it been any other night, there could have very quickly been a much more dire outcome.
More recently, due to someillicit activity (drug dealing) in my current neighborhood I purchased a new Springfield Armory XDM 9mm. I firmly believe on open carry as well as concealed carry. I think the current Wisconsin laws are ridiculous to say the least.
I am still familiarizing myself with the ins and outs of OC in Wisconsin, which is how I came to this site. I recently asked a local officer, citing both the 2nd Amendment AND our state constitution, why I could not walk down Main St. with a holstered gun on my hip. He replied - "You CAN, but I'll cite you for disorderly."
I aim to challenge this. I would like to plan a route through my city avoiding all school zones/parks to advocate open carry. I simply want to raise local awwareness.
I'm looking for any tips or advice you may have, as well as anyone who may be in my area who has done something similar?
Great job on this site everyone, I will certainly be frequenting it for the forseeable future!