Be grateful we’re not asking for “open carry”, Wisconsin, because that’s also our right.
Wisconsin is the birthplace of the progressive movement, yet even in the middle of hell, real Americans are standing up and defending their rights.
Local gun rights activists are up in arms about a state policy that bans “weapons of any kind” on city buses, including those operated by Madison Metro Transit.
In response to Madison Transit’s enforcement of the state law, pro-gun group Wisconsin Carry announced recently they intend to file a lawsuit against Madison Transit challenging the policy.
Madison Transit spokesperson Mick Rusch said in a statement it is in the best interest of passengers not to allow guns on buses.
Nik Clark, the president of the Milwaukee-based organization, Wisconsin Carry, strongly disagreed.
“The reason that we are pursuing this action is because it is taking away people’s right to carry,” Clark said. “I wouldn’t file if I didn’t think we wouldn’t win.”
….Resnick added he does not think firearms are necessary while riding a Metro bus.
“I think it’s an awful idea,” Resnick said. “I stand by Metro Transit’s policy and am confident that we are providing safety to our city and making Madison one of the safest communities in the nation.”
Source: http://badgerherald.com/news/2013/12/12/gun-rights-advocates-arms-weapons-ban-city-buses/
They are necessary, as Winsconsin Carry pointed out:
“People’s right to self-defense is being foreclosed wherever they go because they can’t carry their weapons on the bus….People are in danger when they are walking home from the bus, to work and to places they go when they aren’t on the bus.”
You said it, Mr. Clark.
