BB62
Accomplished Advocate
What is it with these people who want to OC at zoos?
http://www.wisn.com/article/gun-rights-activist-stopped-at-milwaukee-county-zoo/12022294
"A gun-rights activist took his gun last weekend to the Milwaukee County Zoo, where he was stopped by sheriff's deputies.
William Polster rode his Harley to the zoo, wearing his signature gear -- his Second Amendment patches and his .45 caliber Glock.
"It was my girlfriend's birthday, and she likes elephants. That's why I was there," Polster said. "We walked into the farm exhibit area, the one officer pulls up, stops me and says we can't have the firearm in the park," he said.
Polster recorded the interaction with Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies. His video runs more than an hour as deputies checked on the law. Ultimately, they determined Polster was right.
The Milwaukee County Zoo told WISN 12 News it does not allow the open or concealed carry of any weapons in any Zoo building or during any posted special event. But state law exempts public grounds.
"You can carry on the grounds. You just can't carry in the buildings," Polster said. ..."
http://www.wisn.com/article/gun-rights-activist-stopped-at-milwaukee-county-zoo/12022294
"A gun-rights activist took his gun last weekend to the Milwaukee County Zoo, where he was stopped by sheriff's deputies.
William Polster rode his Harley to the zoo, wearing his signature gear -- his Second Amendment patches and his .45 caliber Glock.
"It was my girlfriend's birthday, and she likes elephants. That's why I was there," Polster said. "We walked into the farm exhibit area, the one officer pulls up, stops me and says we can't have the firearm in the park," he said.
Polster recorded the interaction with Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies. His video runs more than an hour as deputies checked on the law. Ultimately, they determined Polster was right.
The Milwaukee County Zoo told WISN 12 News it does not allow the open or concealed carry of any weapons in any Zoo building or during any posted special event. But state law exempts public grounds.
"You can carry on the grounds. You just can't carry in the buildings," Polster said. ..."