Stinchfield | Nik Clark: Wisconsin Victory - 3/9/17

Published on March 9, 2017
Duration: 2:17

This video discusses a legal victory for gun owners in Wisconsin concerning the right to carry concealed handguns on city buses. Nick Clark of Wisconsin Carry explains that state law prohibits barring individuals with concealed carry permits from buses, a ruling that overturned a Town of Madison ordinance. The discussion also touches on the history of Wisconsin Carry's involvement in gun rights litigation, dating back to challenges against gun-free school zones before concealed carry was legal.

Quick Summary

In Wisconsin, individuals with a concealed carry permit have the legal right to carry handguns on city buses. This right was upheld in a significant legal victory, overturning local ordinances that attempted to ban firearms on public transit. Wisconsin law preempts such local restrictions, protecting permit holders' ability to carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Wisconsin Gun Rights Victory
  2. 00:09Court Decision Expectations
  3. 00:39Town of Madison Ordinance Challenge
  4. 00:56Wisconsin Law on Concealed Carry on Buses
  5. 01:01Impact on Transit Users
  6. 01:28Origin of Wisconsin Carry
  7. 01:34Early Lawsuits and Concealed Carry

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you carry a handgun on a city bus in Wisconsin?

Yes, in Wisconsin, individuals with a valid concealed carry permit are legally permitted to carry a handgun on city buses. This right was affirmed in a legal victory that overturned local ordinances attempting to prohibit firearms on public transit.

What was the legal basis for allowing concealed carry on Wisconsin city buses?

The legal basis stems from Wisconsin state law, which prohibits local governments from barring individuals with concealed carry permits from bringing their firearms onto public transportation like city buses. This state preemption protects the rights of permit holders.

What is Wisconsin Carry and what is their role?

Wisconsin Carry is an organization founded in 2009 that advocates for gun rights in the state. They were instrumental in the legal challenge that affirmed the right to carry concealed handguns on city buses, and previously fought against restrictive gun-free school zone laws.

Who is Nick Clark and why is he relevant to this topic?

Nick Clark is the president and founder of Wisconsin Carry. He is a key figure in advocating for gun owners' rights in Wisconsin and was interviewed to discuss the recent legal victory concerning concealed carry on city buses.

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