judge says man could carry gun

[Smokepole]

Open Carry Issue in Wisconsin (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-unconcealedweapon,0,369357.story)

[Edgar]

"There's no requirement to justify why you're able to exercise constitutional rights," Krause said. "I and everyone else are able to go to church, they're able to vote, they're able to speak their mind. Even though the city might not like it, we have that right."

:yeahthat:

nuff said

[dougwg]

Holy shet.....Finaly some real "Good news".

We the people - +1
gubment - 0

[dougwg]

2 Vid's
http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/39722082.html

http://cbs58.com/index.php?aid=6418

http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/02/17/ap-state-wi/d96dk4m0b.txt

[mechredd]

Finally, a judge that interprets law, rather than makes law.

[skater72]

Did anyone notice that the reporters name in the second link is Jim Winchester. Any follow up on whether the fellow got his gun back with out any more hassle?

[John R]

Hope he files a law suit

[Venator12]

Hope he files a law suit
I think he may, but until then there is this....

From http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum57/22133.html
Excerpt from the article.


""Despite the outcome, things are a long way from over.

"For one thing, Krause has filed a notice of claim against the city of West Allis, a necessary precursor to a potential civil suit. For another, the city itself might appeal.

Even if they don't, the police still have Krause's gun, and Krause said after the verdict he thought they planned on keeping it for some time.

"My understanding is, they will not be returning my gun," he said. "My only option is a civil suit, to sue them to get my property back."

Indeed, Murphy said his court lacked the jurisdiction to order the gun's return, no matter the verdict. If the police don't voluntarily return the firearm, Krause must seek relief in circuit court.

In other remarks, Krause said he had hoped things would never reach the point they did.

"I had hoped that we could come to some agreement before we got to this stage," he said. "But that was not the city's position. They were going to take it as far as they could.""