Post by Logan on Feb 8, 2016 4:35:53 GMT -6
Gov. Scott Walker on Saturday signed into law a bill that legalizes switchblades and expands the ability to carry switchblades, bowie knives and other concealed knives without a permit.
Anyone who isn't barred from possessing a firearm is allowed to carry a concealed knife, under the bill that passed the state Assembly last fall and the state Senate this month.
Walker signed the bill during an appearance in Weston at the annual state convention of the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, and Educators Inc. (FORCE). The convention is taking place in Weston, near Wausau.
"Wisconsin citizens have the fundamental right to defend themselves and feel safe and secure in their homes and we remain committed to protecting those rights," the governor said in a prepared statement.
Read more: www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/gov-scott-walker-signs-switchblade-bill-into-law-b99665709z1-367932081.html
Anyone who isn't barred from possessing a firearm is allowed to carry a concealed knife, under the bill that passed the state Assembly last fall and the state Senate this month.
Walker signed the bill during an appearance in Weston at the annual state convention of the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, and Educators Inc. (FORCE). The convention is taking place in Weston, near Wausau.
"Wisconsin citizens have the fundamental right to defend themselves and feel safe and secure in their homes and we remain committed to protecting those rights," the governor said in a prepared statement.
Read more: www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/gov-scott-walker-signs-switchblade-bill-into-law-b99665709z1-367932081.html