"All of these statutes constitute unjustifiable infringements on the fundamental right of every law-abiding American to arm themselves for self-defense," Fox wrote in a release posted on the county's website. "Does preventing the barkeep from protecting herself when she carries the bank bag home from the tavern make sense? Not here, not anymore." [More]Good for him!
Here's the website statement. Read the whole thing. What a great grassroots rebellion this could start!
"Let freedom ring!" indeed.
That doesn't mean the town party-pooper isn't getting ready to drop trou:
Black River Falls police Chief Don Gilberg said he disagrees with Fox's assessment and that his officers will continue to enforce state and local gun laws.YOU carry guns God-knows-where, Gilberg, you elitist. What makes you better than anyone else? That they're not Wisconsin "Only Ones"?
"We don't think it's a good public policy," Gilberg said. "It'll make our community less safe. We don't want people walking into the courthouse or city hall or god knows where (carrying firearms)."
[Via Jim T]