CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
The Republican Party of Wisconsin is a vigilant supporter of the right of individuals to keep and bear arms embodied in both the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and Article I, Section 25, of the Wisconsin Constitution.
We therefore oppose all efforts to restrict the ownership, manufacture, transfer, carry, or sale of firearms by law-abiding citizens. We further oppose all efforts to require registration of firearms in the possession of law abiding citizens, as well as efforts to bankrupt firearms manufacturers through frivolous, unethical lawsuits.
Instead, we call for proper enforcement of the many existing laws against those who commit crimes. For safety’s sake, we encourage voluntary training in the use of firearms. We cannot ignore the clear lessons of history regarding the tyranny and suffering which can fall upon a disarmed and vulnerable people.
2010 – 02 2nd Amendment
WHEREAS, the Constitutions of the United States and Wisconsin both guarantee the right to keep and bear arms; and,
WHEREAS, Wisconsin does not allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons for their self-defense; and,
WHEREAS, Forty-eight (48) states have adopted legislation allowing their citizens to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons for their self defense; and,
WHEREAS, in those states that have adopted such legislation, the number of incidents of misuse of the concealed weapons resulting in the revocation of the permits for the carrying of concealed weapons has been negligible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, urges the Wisconsin Legislature to adopt legislation permitting law-abiding citizens without a felony record or a record of serious mental health problems to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, urges the state of Wisconsin to pass legislation to prohibit individuals or organizations from suing manufacturers of guns and ammunition for damage caused by illegal acts committed by individuals, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, supports strict punishment of criminal activity involving firearms, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, opposes any efforts to restrict gun ownership by imposing taxes or fees on guns or ammunition or gun licenses and opposes any other underhanded attempts by government to undermine our 2nd Amendment rights.
Although the Wisconsin Republican Party this year struck from its platform language supporting permitted carry rights, Walker indicated Thursday he expects to sign a bill similar to ones Doyle vetoed - which require a permit, as in Minnesota.
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?id=6099
All double speak for PRIVLEDGE TO AFFORD RIGHTS BY PERMIT!
You can change the people in the party but you can't change the spots of the party ! Same old crap!:cuss:
