icepik
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There is a similar thread related to Saukville, but I felt this was better suited for it's own thread.
The discussion was regarding a similar ordinance to Saukville that is on the books in the village of Grafton. This ordinance is on the books in other communities around here as well, but we'll take one at a time.
Ordinance: http://www.village.grafton.wi.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=179
9.74.010 Discharge and carrying of firearms prohibited.
No person, except a sheriff, constable, police officer or their deputies shall fire or discharge any firearm, rifle, spring or air gun of any description within the village, or have any firearm, rifle, spring or air gun in his possession or under his control, unless it is unloaded and knocked down or enclosed within a carrying case, or other suitable container; provided, that this section shall not prevent the maintenance and use of duly supervised rifle or pistol ranges or shooting galleries authorized by the village board, or the firing or discharging of B B guns upon private premises by person over sixteen or under the direct personal supervision of a parent or guardian. This section shall be deemed to prohibit hunting within the village; provided, that the chief of police may issue written permits to owners or occupants of private premises, to hunt or shoot on such premises if he finds such privileges necessary for the protection of life or property and subject to such safeguards as he may impose for the safety of the lives and property of other persons within the village. (Prior code SS17.01(2)).
Another user on this forum had requested the ordinance to be removed from the books. His recent response from the Grafton Police Chief is below. I'll follow this post up with my e-mail communications to keep everyone up to date.
I hope to see as many of you at this meeting as can make it on the 12th.
Thank you.
Jason
Letter received by another user on this forum from the Police Chief:
Good Morning Mr. Sky:
I just spoke to the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee regarding your request to have the open carry ordinance removed from the books. The Chairman has directed that the issue be placed on the January 12, 2010 Public Safety Committee agenda for discussion. The meeting will be held at the Village of Grafton Police Department, 1981 Washington St., Grafton, WI, at 6:00 pm.
Since the meeting is being held in a government building which is also within 1000 feet of a school, you will not be able to carry a firearm to the meeting.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Wenten
Chief of Police
Village of Grafton Police Department
1981 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
cwenten@village.grafton.wi.us
(262) 375-5320 Office
(262) 375-5338 FAX
There is a similar thread related to Saukville, but I felt this was better suited for it's own thread.
The discussion was regarding a similar ordinance to Saukville that is on the books in the village of Grafton. This ordinance is on the books in other communities around here as well, but we'll take one at a time.
Ordinance: http://www.village.grafton.wi.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=179
9.74.010 Discharge and carrying of firearms prohibited.
No person, except a sheriff, constable, police officer or their deputies shall fire or discharge any firearm, rifle, spring or air gun of any description within the village, or have any firearm, rifle, spring or air gun in his possession or under his control, unless it is unloaded and knocked down or enclosed within a carrying case, or other suitable container; provided, that this section shall not prevent the maintenance and use of duly supervised rifle or pistol ranges or shooting galleries authorized by the village board, or the firing or discharging of B B guns upon private premises by person over sixteen or under the direct personal supervision of a parent or guardian. This section shall be deemed to prohibit hunting within the village; provided, that the chief of police may issue written permits to owners or occupants of private premises, to hunt or shoot on such premises if he finds such privileges necessary for the protection of life or property and subject to such safeguards as he may impose for the safety of the lives and property of other persons within the village. (Prior code SS17.01(2)).
Another user on this forum had requested the ordinance to be removed from the books. His recent response from the Grafton Police Chief is below. I'll follow this post up with my e-mail communications to keep everyone up to date.
I hope to see as many of you at this meeting as can make it on the 12th.
Thank you.
Jason
Letter received by another user on this forum from the Police Chief:
Good Morning Mr. Sky:
I just spoke to the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee regarding your request to have the open carry ordinance removed from the books. The Chairman has directed that the issue be placed on the January 12, 2010 Public Safety Committee agenda for discussion. The meeting will be held at the Village of Grafton Police Department, 1981 Washington St., Grafton, WI, at 6:00 pm.
Since the meeting is being held in a government building which is also within 1000 feet of a school, you will not be able to carry a firearm to the meeting.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Wenten
Chief of Police
Village of Grafton Police Department
1981 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
cwenten@village.grafton.wi.us
(262) 375-5320 Office
(262) 375-5338 FAX