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Prohibits concealed weapons in the following locations:
Summary of Senate Bill 93 compliments of the N.R.A.
| August 21, 2011 | ||
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 Download Flyer SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 8 miles North of I-94 at exit 28 on Highway 128 OUR GOAL: TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF OPEN CARRY RIGHTS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING CONCEAL CARRY RIGHTS IN WISCONSIN.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2011
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WISCONSIN STATE SENATE ON CONCEALED CARRY
Esteemed Members of the Wisconsin State Senate:
Tuesday, the Wisconsin 9/12 Project and Un-infringed Liberty were, together, pleased to see you moving the State of Wisconsin in the right direction on the matter of 2nd Amendment rights. We were in the gallery to watch you pass concealed carry in your chamber, and we gladly celebrate it as a partial victory. While we are disappointed that Wisconsin will now almost certainly the the 49th state to pass a “shall-issue” law rather than the fifth state to pass constitutional carry, we recognize yesterday’s vote as progress and thank you for your efforts in making it more possible for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves from harm. On our end, we will continue to work so that in the not-so-distant future we can complete the full restoration of this constitutional right to Wisconsinites.
We’ve experienced some tremendous bright spots in the last several weeks as we’ve pushed toward expanding carry laws in this state, particularly in the Senate. We’d like to offer some sincere thanks.
First and foremost, we strongly commend Senator Pam Galloway for her unflagging courage and principle in striving to provide a bill that would fully have honored the plain language of the U.S. and Wisconsin Constitutions. She has our sincere gratitude and admiration.
We offer additional accolades to Senators Rich Zipperer and Neal Kedzie, who as Senator Galloway’s fellow members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, ensured an honest hearing on SB 93. They considered with openness testimony offered by informed Wisconsinites, used that information to make constitutionally sound improvements to the bill, and served as its staunch fellow advocates.
The rest of the 10 senators who had signed onto the bill have our appreciation, along with two additional senators whom we had identified as being fully willing to vote for it. We relish knowing that we had already gathered 12 of the 17 votes needed to pass the bill in constitutional form.
Finally, our gratitude goes to three senators who spoke on the floor of the senate yesterday in the course of debate on the bill and potential amendments. Senator Glenn Grothman astutely recognized the inconsistency and gross double standard of restricting the ability to carry in the State Capitol Building. We also deeply appreciate the words of Senator Frank Lasee, who straightforwardly countered a number of untruths. Additionally, Senator Lasee plainly recognized that this bill was already a constitutional concession and that the rights of the people should not be compromised any further in amending the bill. Last but not least, we salute Senator Dan Kapanke for graciously acknowledging the role of groups like ours in advancing concealed carry in Wisconsin.
We are proud that we have assisted in raising the profile of this issue to an unprecedented degree. We look forward to seeing a companion bill to SB 93 passed in the Assembly in the very near future.
How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual…as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded, controlled, supervised, and taken care of.
– Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp, TX
Most sincerely,
Kirsten Lombard, on behalf of the statewide members of the Wisconsin 9/12 Project
Annette Olson, on behalf of the statewide members of Un-infringed Liberty
Here is the latest scoop on Constitutional Carry SB 93. The Senate Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations Committee is scheduled to hold an Executive Committee session on the Constitutional Carry Bill – SB 93 at 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Room 300 Southeast of the State Capitol. Executive Committee sessions are open to the public but the public cannot testify.
The bill coming out of this session will be the Constitutional Carry bill – SB 93 with an optional permit system designed to provide for reciprocity and the Gun Free School Zones. There will be no training component. We absolutely need your help getting this bill through the Senate and the Assembly and on to Governor Walker’s desk.
Here is a link to a js-online article.
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/capitol-report/article_9ab11ad6-856a-11e0-a65d-001cc4c03286.html
Here is the link to the bill:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/related/amendments/sb93/ssa1_sb93.pdf
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Once the bill comes out of this committee, it will be scheduled for a vote on the Senate Floor. This is expected to be sometime in June 2011. I know this will happen because Dave (Ole) and I have talked to many legislators during the last several days. This is what they have told us will happen.
TIME FOR ACTION – we need positive influence in the State Capital. Here is what you need to do. You MUST do your duty as a citizen in order for this to be a reality. Do not wait; time is of the essence.
1. Call, email and/or write to the following 10 Senators that have signed on to this bill.
Sen. Pam Galloway Sen.Galloway@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Rich Zipper Sen.Zipperer@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Neal Kedzie Sen.kedzie@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Glen Grothman Sen.Grothman@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Mary Lazich Sen.Lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Joe Leibham Sen.Leibham@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Terry Moulton Sen.Moulton@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Jim Holperin Sen.Holperin@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Leah Vukmir Sen.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen. Dan Kapanke Sen.Kapanke@legis.wisconsin.gov
Tell them you applaud their efforts to re-establish the Constitutional Right to Carry for the citizens of Wisconsin. Tell them you appreciate their support to co-sponsor and vote in favor of SB 93 – Constitutional Carry Bill.
2. Call, email and write to the remaining Senators. We need an additional 7 Senators for this bill to be passed on the Senate Floor. You can find them here: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/W3asp/contact/legislatorslist.aspx?house=senate
Respectfully ask them to sign on as a co-sponsor of SB 93 – Constitutional Carry Bill. Explain to them that this bill is the only Constitutional choice. The Legislative Fiscal estimates for Conceal Carry Bill SB 90/AB126 are 13 fulltime staff and over $2,000,000 in the first year and over $1,000,000 every year thereafter. This is neither the fiscal nor the Constitutional choice. Constitutional Carry would have NO fiscal demand on the taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Once, the bill passes out of the Senate, this bill will be adopted in the Assembly. We need a total of 50 representatives to sign on and vote in favor of SB 93.
3. Call, email and write to the following 24 representatives in the Assembly that have signed on to this bill.
Rep. Jeffrey Mursau Rep.Mursau@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Joel Kleefisch Rep.Kleefisch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Tyler August Rep.August@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Paul Farrow Rep.Farrow@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Chris Kapenga Rep.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Samantha Kerkman Rep.Kerkman@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Steve Kestell Rep.Kestell@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Joseph Knilans Rep.Knilans@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Dean Knudson Rep.Knudson@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Dale Kooyenga Rep.Kooyenga@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Bill Kramer Rep.Kramer@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Scott Krug Rep.Krug@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Mike Kuglitsch Rep.Kuglitsch@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Tom Larson Rep.Larson@legis.wi.gov
Rep. Daniel LeMahieu Rep.LeMahieu@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. John Murtha Rep.Murtha@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Stephen Nass Rep.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Roger Rivard Rep.Rivard@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Eric Severson Rep.Severson@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Pat Strachota Rep.Strachota@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Gary Tauchen Rep.Tauchen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt Rep.Theisfeldt@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Evan Wynn Rep.Wynn@legis.wisconsin.gov
Rep. Jim Steineke Rep.Steineke@legis.wisconsin.gov
Tell them you applaud their efforts to re-establish the Constitutional Right to Carry for the citizens of Wisconsin. Tell them you appreciate their support to co-sponsor and vote in favor of SB 93 – Constitutional Carry Bill.
4. Call, email and write to the remaining Representatives. We need an additional 26 Senators for this bill to be passed in the Assembly. You can find them here:
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/W3asp/contact/legislatorslist.aspx?house=assembly
We are told that if we cause this happen, leadership will follow us.
Here would be a sample of text you could send:
CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY: The right of law-abiding citizens to carry in the manner of their choosing (open or concealed) without a government registration, permits, taxes, token training mandates -uninfringed, as the Constitution intended.
I can lawfully open carry a firearm now with no permit or mandated training; why do I need a permit or mandated training to cover my firearm with a shirt or jacket.
- FOUR states currently have constitutional carry: Vermont, Alaska, Arizona, & Wyoming.
-28 states, including Wisconsin, allow open-carry with no permit, no registration, and no training mandate. 8.5 Million People live in states where law-abiding citizens of legal age can carry without any permit or government mandates.
- Many other states have active legislation to do away with their shall-issue permit system in favor of constitutional carry because there have been no problems.
-Constitutional Carry would have NO fiscal demand on the taxpayers of Wisconsin.
-Fiscal estimates for AB 126 are 13 fulltime staff and over $1,000,000 per year. So much for smaller government and less spending in our state!
I urge you to first support SB 93 with an optional permit for reciprocity. This would be the most Constitutional bill and the most in line with my belief of fiscal responsibility and smaller government.
We ABSOLUTELY MUST flood the Capital with positive and encouraging telephone calls, emails, postcards and letters urging our legislators to follow the constitution and to listen to their constituents! NOW is the time for the People’s voice to be heard. If we can’t pull together and do our duty as citizens now, then we will have nothing to complain about.
SEND this email to EVERYONE in the state of Wisconsin. Tell them to get moving now so WE THE PEOPLE will realize our Constitutional Right to Carry! Send the message loud and clear so that the Constitutional Carry Bill SB 93 will become a reality for the citizens of Wisconsin.
If you have received this email multiple times, please take my apology. This is just too important not to send.
Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding this.
Thank you and God Bless you!
Annette Olson
annette@uninfringedliberty.com
How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual … as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded, controlled, supervised, and taken care of. – Rep. Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)
| February 19, 2011 |
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| 8:30 am – 12:00 noon | “Developing America’s Great Success Formula” | |
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No More Laws: Rescission of laws is what WI Needs
Wisconsin gun rights established, currently allows the law abiding citizen to openly carry arms. WI Governor Jim Doyle in March 2006 said, “If you want to carry a gun in Wisconsin, wear it on your hip.” It is perfectly legal. It is not legal to conceal carry and there have been many restrictions placed on law abiding citizens on where you can carry.
Many advocates of gun rights and Conceal Carry are pushing for legislation that consists of more laws. Wisconsin already has too many bills on the books. More laws will only complicate the issues and cause the government to expand. More legislation and more government are not what the citizens’ want or need in order to simplify their lives, and to keep the government from intrusion and expansion.
Some advocates feel that to legislate “some form of conceal carry” is the right thing to do. On the surface, this all sounds good. However, the last two bills that passed the WI State legislature were bad bills. They would have placed further restrictions on law abiding citizens exercising their rights as established in the Constitutions of this great state and nation. Either bill would have disallowed the right to Open Carry as is currently lawful in the WI State Constitution.
Constitutional Carry is what law abiding citizens should be allowed to do. Constitutional Carry is the legal right to carry; regardless of whether it is openly or concealed carried as is currently the rule of law in Vermont, Arizona and Alaska. It is established such in both the United States Constitution and in the Wisconsin State Constitution.
The 2nd Amendment written in the United States Constitution is very simple and straight forward. …the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
The Wisconsin State Constitution, Article 1, Section 25 states: The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose.
The Wisconsin language, created in 1998, along with the Constitution of the United States, establishes the right to “keep and bear Arms.” There is no mention of where or when or how to keep and bear Arms. There is no requirement for permits or fees or training for that matter. Further laws enacted created these restrictions on law abiding citizens.
While many other states have different forms of conceal carry laws, many of these laws include further forms of government restrictions, government expansion and intrusions into the lives of the American people. These intrusions include but are not limited to mandatory permits and the charging of fees. While it is the duty of law abiding citizens to be responsible there should be no restrictions placed upon these citizens which create burdens.
Therefore it is necessary to not legislate more; we simply need to rescind two WI State Statutes:
- WI State Statute 941.23 – Carrying Concealed Weapons needs to be rescinded completely.
- WI State Statute 167.31 – Safe Use and Transportation of Firearms and Bows needs to be rescinded completely.
This regulation was brought forth by the Department of Natural Resources. DNR issues, such as poaching and safe transportation, should be addressed directly in reference to hunting and fishing and should not be applied to personal protection.
There are other laws, for instance in regards to gun free school zones that are currently in litigation that will also need to be addressed depending on the outcome of the litigation.
However, by simply rescinding both of the statutes stated above, law abiding citizens will be free to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights regardless of type of carry and will bring us one step closer to Constitutional Carry which is the original intention of our Founding Fathers.
Wisconsin Carry, Inc www.wisconsincarry.org and the Wisconsin Patriot Coalition, along with other groups, have performed extensive research into this subject. These organizations have no legal authority. These organizations encourage and promote training but do not believe in government mandates which restrict the rights of law abiding citizens and place unnecessary burdens upon these citizens. To join the cause, stay current in the discussion and development of progress, please visit their websites or contact the author, Annette Olson at annette@uninfringedliberty.com.
| October 26, 2010 | ||
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NOTE: Meet the Candidates for October 26 has been cancelled.
Due to the hectic schedules of our conservative candidates that are running for office, I am sorry to notify you of the cancellation of this night’s event.
Please share this information with others that you think may not have received this notice.
I have been in contact with the campaigns and there are so many events taking place on this night, none of the candidates are able to attend at The Orchard in Baldwin on Tuesday, October 26.
Thanks for all you have done to help promote and attend these wonderful nights. It has been a pleasure meeting all of you.
Dave (Ole) and I are planning to have dinner at The Orchard on Tuesday, October 26 beginning at 6pm. Please join us and thank Mary and her staff with us.
I wish the candidates the very best during the final stretch toward the Election on November 2.
As citizens of this wonderful state and nation, please remember to do your civic duty.
Become informed of those are running for office and then please, get out and vote on November 2.
Please let me know if you have any concerns, questions or comments.
Annette Olson
annette@uninfringedliberty.com
Thank you Orchard Grill & Bar, 571 U.S. Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI
| October 23, 2010 | ||
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Join us Saturday, October 23, in Hudson, WI, at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. Bring a chair. Many speakers have been invited. See pdf flyer for more details.
The Wisconsin 2010 Primary Election was Tuesday, September 14. Unfortunately only 19% of eligible voters turned out to vote.
The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.- Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. President
Thank you for your responses to the informal survey we posted. Here are the results as of 9am September 13.
Summary Report – Sep_13_2010 – Wisconsin Primary September 2010 Straw Poll
For a complete list (46 pages) of all candidates for this primary see the Government Accountability Board (GAB) website.
To locate your polling place or view a sample ballot for your area see this page on the GAB website.
