Most states don’t have laws against carrying openly—if any do I haven’t heard that. However, have you ever tried to carry openly? It leads to a additional set of problems. I remember when I was a new officer there was a man walking on a downtown street with a rifle. There were numerous 911 calls. When I approached the man, I learned he was only taking his weapon to pawn. Over reaction? Possibly, either way it’s reality in our society today. Carrying openly is an option, but is it a good one?

I’m fortunate, under the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act of 2004 (Thank you George W) I am able to carry concealed from border to border regardless of state law. However, I choose to stand up for individual rights to bear arms which are limited by each state’s laws. I hope you’ll join me.

In the mean time, please be careful if you choose to openly carry.
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Hopefully our politicians will stop punishing the everyday Joe’s for what the criminals do and create laws protecting our rights to bear arms in all states.
Total Comments by Squeaky: 187

137 years ago, the Wisconsin legislature enacted Wis. Stat. 941.23 which was intended to force people to openly carry their weapons.

Only concealed carry is prohibited today (except for LEO’s).
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