Mike
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[suP]Only a $100 fine for open carrying in vehicle in WI?[/suP]
[suP]Seems like a pretty low barrier to exercising your self defense rights - if charged, a great defense would be per the Wisconsin State Constitution at Article I, Section 25 which provides that "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose." [/suP]
[suP]WI Code Section 167.31 ("Safe use and transportation of firearms and bows") provides that ". . . (2) PROHIBITIONS; MOTORBOATS AND VEHICLES; HIGHWAYS AND ROADWAYS. . . . (b) Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may place, possess or transport a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a vehicle, unless the firearm is unloaded and encased or unless the bow or crossbow is unstrung or is enclosed in a carrying case. . . . (e) A person who violates pars. (a) to (d) is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $100. . . ."[/suP]
[suP]What is the cite to the Hamdan case? Any thoughts on whether open carry of handguns for defensive pursposes in vehicles could be defended as exempt from the ban at 167.31because:[/suP]
[suP]a. Your not hunting.[/suP]
[suP]b. Article I, Section 25.[/suP]
[suP]Only a $100 fine for open carrying in vehicle in WI?[/suP]
[suP]Seems like a pretty low barrier to exercising your self defense rights - if charged, a great defense would be per the Wisconsin State Constitution at Article I, Section 25 which provides that "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose." [/suP]
[suP]WI Code Section 167.31 ("Safe use and transportation of firearms and bows") provides that ". . . (2) PROHIBITIONS; MOTORBOATS AND VEHICLES; HIGHWAYS AND ROADWAYS. . . . (b) Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may place, possess or transport a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a vehicle, unless the firearm is unloaded and encased or unless the bow or crossbow is unstrung or is enclosed in a carrying case. . . . (e) A person who violates pars. (a) to (d) is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $100. . . ."[/suP]
[suP]What is the cite to the Hamdan case? Any thoughts on whether open carry of handguns for defensive pursposes in vehicles could be defended as exempt from the ban at 167.31because:[/suP]
[suP]a. Your not hunting.[/suP]
[suP]b. Article I, Section 25.[/suP]