Wisconsin open carry cookout now in planning stages

[GJD]

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Organizers - let me know what I can do to help.

 

[Parabellum]

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Show up:lol:.

 

[Mr. Greg]

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I'll be home from college this summer for a short time, probably the last few weeks of May, if we're researching dates for another picnic.

Hell, with what happened yesterday, why not start planning a walk/march?

 

[GJD]

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Parabellum wrote:

Show up:lol:.

Me and my Smith&Wesson model 64 will show up! :dude:

 

[2shooters]

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I am new to the site and to Wi....having a little problem following the forums backwards. Should the newest postings not show first?
Anyway, when/where is the next picnic? I have a conceal carry permit from OK so I must be trustworthy! Wi. seems so backwards in some of its leaders thinking. Did I actually read somewhere that if the chance for CC here ever came around that all the county sheriff's would fight it tooth and nail? Seems so silly...hope I am not off topic!

 

[Shotgun]

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2shooters wrote:

I am new to the site and to Wi....having a little problem following the forums backwards. Should the newest postings not show first?
Anyway, when/where is the next picnic? I have a conceal carry permit from OK so I must be trustworthy! Wi. seems so backwards in some of its leaders thinking. Did I actually read somewhere that if the chance for CC here ever came around that all the county sheriff's would fight it tooth and nail? Seems so silly...hope I am not off topic!

Welcome to OCDO! Concealed carry has passed twice in Wisconsin, only to be vetoed by our illustrious* governor. Both times he was able to narrowly avoid having his veto overridden by arm-twisted a couple of legislators to change their vote. It wouldn't be fair to say every sheriff would fight it tooth and nail, many would, but some actually have supported the idea in the past.

* an archaic definition of "illustrious" means "to shine brightly with light." I am, of course referring to Gov. Doyle's shiny little head.

 

[Mr. Greg]

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tomm1963 suggested South Shore Park on Memorial Day for a picnic in another thread. I think that's a great idea: No problems with School Zones, close proximity to Downtown...

Plus, I'd be home. :lol:

tomm1963 wrote:

Might I suggest South Shore Park on Memorial Day. Right in the spot where an illegal alien shot up a peaceful neighborhood killing 2 then fled to Mexico.

http://origin.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,197429,00.html

Beautiful park on the lake that the media loves to use as a backdrop for various reporting.

 

[Nutczak]

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Shotgun wrote:

2shooters wrote:

I am new to the site and to Wi....having a little problem following the forums backwards. Should the newest postings not show first?
Anyway, when/where is the next picnic? I have a conceal carry permit from OK so I must be trustworthy! Wi. seems so backwards in some of its leaders thinking. Did I actually read somewhere that if the chance for CC here ever came around that all the county sheriff's would fight it tooth and nail? Seems so silly...hope I am not off topic!

Welcome to OCDO! Concealed carry has passed twice in Wisconsin, only to be vetoed by our illustrious* governor. Both times he was able to narrowly avoid having his veto overridden by arm-twisted a couple of legislators to change their vote. It wouldn't be fair to say every sheriff would fight it tooth and nail, many would, but some actually have supported the idea in the past.

* an archaic definition of "illustrious" means "to shine brightly with light." I am, of course referring to Gov. Doyle's shiny little head.

I was also disappointed that we did not get CCW provisions, But if you look through that bill closer it would have really limited our ability to carry a firearm. The only plus I saw on the bill after it get all 'Frankensteined", was that we could have the ability to keep a loaded firearm in our vehicles for personal safety. Other states allow that without any permitting and is it available to non-residents also (see; Florida)

 

[skamp]

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Shotgun wrote:

* an archaic definition of "illustrious" means "to shine brightly with light." I am, of course referring to Gov. Doyle's shiny little head.

Thats the best quote ive seen in a while!

i remember the first time CC passed.. everyone was pretty happy about it.. then.. well you all know what happened then..

 

[patriotguy]

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Now that AG Van Hollen FINALLY gave an opinion on open carry, (http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/FinalOpenCarryMemo.pdf) this would be a great time to get media coverage. Youtube video has a great example of an open carry picnic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY8XxVmSpCQ.

My respect to those on this post who have carried the torch for this cause. I look forward to meeting all of you in person.

Regards.

 

[Shotgun]

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WI Patriot wrote:

Now that AG Van Hollen FINALLY gave an opinion on open carry, (http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/FinalOpenCarryMemo.pdf) this would be a great time to get media coverage. Youtube video has a great example of an open carry picnic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY8XxVmSpCQ.

My respect to those on this post who have carried the torch for this cause. I look forward to meeting all of you in person.

Regards.

I was just called by a Journal-Sentinel reporter who had some questions about OC picnics. I told him there are a couple in the planning stages, but that I can't give many details because the details are not settled yet. He asked the purpose of such gatherings and I told him it was primarily a social gathering allowing people who know each other in these forums to get together and meet in person.

 

[Rick Finsta]

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Brilliant, shotgun.

OK, so who's on board for a Milwaukee event?

 

[Mr. Greg]

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Rick Finsta wrote:

Brilliant, shotgun.

OK, so who's on board for a Milwaukee event?

Mr. Greg wrote:

tomm1963 suggested South Shore Park on Memorial Day for a picnic in another thread. I think that's a great idea: No problems with School Zones, close proximity to Downtown...

Plus, I'd be home. :lol:

tomm1963 wrote:

Might I suggest South Shore Park on Memorial Day. Right in the spot where an illegal alien shot up a peaceful neighborhood killing 2 then fled to Mexico.

http://origin.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,197429,00.html

Beautiful park on the lake that the media loves to use as a backdrop for various reporting.

:lol:

 

[ilvg2k]

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Decided to join after Hollen's response.

I would love to participate/help in a Wisconsin open carry picnic.

 

[Mr. Greg]

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This thread is getting long, I'm going to make a new one to gauge interest in a Memorial Day picnic at South Shore.

 

[protias]

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I'd be happy to be there.

:celebrate

 

[bnhcomputing]

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If the organizers of this would PM me, I am willing to work with them to get fliers printed.

 

[John Kirk]

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I would be happy to attend.

A large park that has ample parking lots, pavilions and picnic tables, etc. is Grant Park. Also it is far away from schools.

 

[Landose_theghost]

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I'm on board for memorial Day. IF that is indeed when this is happening...

 

[Geoff]

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We're still shooting for memorial day, but it will be at Mr. Greg's house instead.



geoff