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In my friends bar

jmoll9571

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My friend owns a bar and knows I oc . So he asked me if I could do security for him at the bar on the weekends and still oc? The bar makes most of there $ from beer sales. Can anyone help me out with this ?
 

macneilbiker

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plain and simple no...your like any other individual in the place. Its a bar they sell beer for consumption. only way is if you were an officer or possibly a security officer with license and also fire arm license. Id say help with security but leave the firearm at home.
 
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941.237 Carrying handgun where alcohol beverages
may be sold and consumed. This sub-section does NOT prohibit carry of a longgun.

(2) Whoever intentionally goes armed with a handgun on any
premises for which a Class “B” or “Class B” license or permit has
been issued under ch. 125 is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following: There are exceptions to the prohibition on carrying a handgun by this sub-section.
(a) A peace officer.
(b) A correctional officer while going armed in the line of duty.
(c) A member of the U.S. armed forces or national guard while
going armed in the line of duty.
(cm) A private security person meeting all of the following criteria:
1. The private security person is covered by a license or permit
issued under s. 440.26.
2. The private security person is going armed in the line of
duty.
3. The private security person is acting with the consent of the
person specified in par. (d).
Be a private security person under contract to the licensee.
(d) The licensee, owner, or manager of the premises, or any
employee or agent
authorized to possess a handgun by the
licensee, owner, or manager of the premises.
Any person can be authorized by this sub-section.
(e) The possession of a handgun that is unloaded and encased
in a vehicle in any parking lot area.
(f) The possession or use of a handgun at a public or private
gun or sportsmen’s range or club.
(g) The possession or use of a handgun on the premises if
authorized for a specific event of limited duration by the owner or
manager of the premises who is issued the Class “B” or “Class B”
license or permit under ch. 125 for the premises.

(h) The possession of any handgun that is used for decoration
if the handgun is encased, inoperable or secured in a locked condition.
(i) The possession of a handgun in any portion of a hotel other
than the portion of the hotel that is a tavern.
(j) The possession of a handgun in any portion of a combination
tavern and store devoted to other business if the store is owned
or operated by a firearms dealer, the other business includes the
sale of handguns and the handgun is possessed in a place other
than a tavern.

There may be local ordinances but they may not be more stringent than State Statutes under 66.0409.

I am not a lawyer, this is free information that you should not have to pay to know.

Master Doug Huffman wrote:
Master Doug Huffman wrote:
Print as wallet card. Notarize if desired. Laminate after signatures. Copyright © DBH
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The undersigned certifies that the four precepts of safe gun handling are understood and memorized; LOADED[sup][1][/sup], MUZZLE[sup][2][/sup], TRIGGER[sup][3][/sup], TARGET[sup][4][/sup] and that firing a gun requires violation of one or more of these precepts of safe gun handling. Footnotes overleaf.

The undersigned certifies that the four elements of common-law self-defense are understood and memorized; 1) be innocent of instigation, 2) be in reasonable fear of bodily harm, 3) use sufficient force only to deliver oneself from evil, 4) attempt to withdraw. The undersigned acknowledges that local statutes may further restrict or expand common law.

I,________________ certify this day, __________________ that the above is true

Signed:
========================OVERLEAF============================
[1] LOADED- All guns are LOADED until they are not, proven to the satisfaction of all involved.

[2] MUZZLE - Cover with the MUZZLE only that which would be destroyed.

[3] TRIGGER - Keep your finger off the TRIGGER. Keep YOUR finger off the TRIGGER.

[4] TARGET - Know your TARGET and what is beyond.

One or more of these precepts of safe gun handling MUST BE VIOLATED to fire a gun.
============================================================
There, you're certified in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Regulations on 03/21/2010
 

bnhcomputing

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jmoll9571 wrote:
My friend owns a bar and knows I oc . So he asked me if I could do security for him at the bar on the weekends and still oc? The bar makes most of there $ from beer sales. Can anyone help me out with this ?
I agree with Doug here, as he cited the proper statute.

we CAN CARRY in places that sell alcohol we just have to have permission first.

I suggest you practice your gun defense skills first, as some drunk idiot might try a grab, but as far as legal....

You can carry in a bar with advanced permission.


Disclaimer: I ain't a lawyer either and I never give advice, I simply state the facts as I find them.
 

Interceptor_Knight

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By security do you mean bouncer?

A handgun is not in the top 20 things a "bouncer" in WI should possess. You may not use it to intimidate and you may notdraw it except for a very narrow range of circumstances in defense of life. As a bouncer,a drunk taking a swing is not a valid threat to your life.

Your primary tools are your hands and your wits. (this is the case if you are OC out in public also)
 

Dustiniac

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I used to be a bouncer, and some of my friends still are. I am telling you from personal experience, having a gun on you in the situations that can arise from drinking will only make things worse. Please quickly strike this idea from your head.
 

GLOCK21GB

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Interceptor_Knight wrote:
By security do you mean bouncer?

A handgun is not in the top 20 things a "bouncer" in WI should possess. You may not use it to intimidate and you may notdraw it except for a very narrow range of circumstances in defense of life. As a bouncer,a drunk taking a swing is not a valid threat to your life.

Your primary tools are your hands and your wits. (this is the case if you are OC out in public also)
I am a Bouncer at Green Bay's Busiest HIP HOP club, DO NOT CARRY A GUN, your not going to need it. You get into a bar fight with 1 - 2 -3 individuals, they will take your gun. there is only so much a SERPA can do. The Liability alone :(
 

Dustiniac

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oh, sorry, Im extremely biased against that place. My sister used to date the owner. Needless to say my whole family would like to kick his face in.
 

AaronS

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I would have to agree with what others have posted about this.

The last thing a bouncer wants to have with them is a gun (well maybe not the last thing...). Bars and bouncers with guns just don't mix well. The liability alone should be enough to make you not want to carry as a bouncer. Now a can of good pepper spray might be a good idea, but I would not want it exposed, as it might become a target also.

Short answer is YES, with permission from the owner/manager you can carry in a bar, but as a bouncer, I would have to recommend that you don't. It is your choice though.
 

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Interceptor_Knight wrote:
a drunk taking a swing is not a valid threat to your life.

IK. We have had our debates on topics in the past while being very respectful of each other.

I want to maintian that respect, and state that you have never been MORE WRONG.

I know people who have killed and been killed with one single punch. ONE SINGLE PUNCH. That being said, someone takes a sing at me, I definitley will be in fear for my life. I won't go on any further.
 

Interceptor_Knight

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BROKENSPROKET wrote:
Interceptor_Knight wrote:
a drunk taking a swing is not a valid threat to your life.

IK. We have had our debates on topics in the past while being very respectful of each other.

I want to maintian that respect, and state that you have never been MORE WRONG.

I know people who have killed and been killed with one single punch. ONE SINGLE PUNCH. That being said, someone takes a sing at me, I definitley will be in fear for my life. I won't go on any further.

In this particular situation, you need to put things into context. The context of a bouncer at a bar. This is not someone (bouncer) who is an unwilling participant. This is not you walking down a dark alley andathreatjumping you. This is not a threat who has followed you home and is pursuing you through your front door.This context is where you do not approve of their actions at a bar and you are ordering them to stop whatever they are doing and they decide to take a swing. Good luck defending the use of deadly force in that context. Only a fool would draw a firearm as the first line of defense.
 

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Interceptor_Knight wrote:
BROKENSPROKET wrote:
Interceptor_Knight wrote:
a drunk taking a swing is not a valid threat to your life.

IK. We have had our debates on topics in the past while being very respectful of each other.

I want to maintian that respect, and state that you have never been MORE WRONG.

I know people who have killed and been killed with one single punch. ONE SINGLE PUNCH. That being said, someone takes a sing at me, I definitley will be in fear for my life. I won't go on any further.

In this particular situation, you need to put things into context. The context of a bouncer at a bar. This is not someone (bouncer) who is an unwilling participant. This is not you walking down a dark alley andathreatjumping you. This is not a threat who has followed you home and is pursuing you through your front door.This context is where you do not approve of their actions at a bar and you are ordering them to stop whatever they are doing and they decide to take a swing. Good luck defending the use of deadly force in that context. Only a fool would draw a firearm as the first line of defense.

I concur 100%. IK, I usually learn something every time I spar with you. You make me THINK, not fight.

I agreee with you that a bouncer should not carry a firearm. A good bouncer should be a strong hand to hand combat expert with excellent submission skills. A securityperson with a firearm should be a last defense back up to a very ugly situation where thebouncerisin situation where there is a possibiltiy of himlosing his life.

Now, if someone approaches me with hostile aggression, I will unholster and take aim. It isTHEIR choice to makeME use it. Several people have told me that I need to take a CCW class. I have enrolled in one with Midwest Markmans, Mark Thole. I will follow up with more classes with Steve Gibbs. And IF I ever need an attorney, Steve will be it.

I would rather be tried by twelve, than carried by six.
 

GLOCK21GB

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Son, why did you shoot him ? well, your honor, he was coming at me with a glass Vodka bottle I though he was going to kill me with it. His buddy was telling the guy that was attacking me to use the bottle to kill me...he said cut that guys throat........ Your honor, I had no choice..I was in fear for my life.

Think on your feet. HE WAS ARMED, WITH A WEAPON.

Pick a story & stick to your story, when it means 25 to life..... who would the jury believe you..or 2 armed VIOLENT drunks...
 
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