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“If there is somebody who is, for example, holding a long gun and standing in front of a polling place and loitering there, and they’re not serving a purpose other than intimidating voters, that is a situation in which contacting law enforcement officers is appropriate and it would be appropriate for them to take action,” Kaul said. “So partly it depends on the circumstances.”
Attorney Lester Pines, who plans to be available to assist with potential legal issues arising on Election Day, said the presence of guns at polling places is inherently intimidating.
“Someone shows up armed and standing around, what’s their purpose? To protect people who aren’t asking for their protection?” he said. “No, it’s to intimidate them.”
Militias should be "of the people". Voters should be happy to see gun toting militia types, not be intimidated. Militias have a bad image and this is bad for gun ownership.
Some states have open carry gun laws. Does that mean you can stand out in front of a polling place with your AR15?
Attorney Lester Pines, who plans to be available to assist with potential legal issues arising on Election Day, said the presence of guns at polling places is inherently intimidating.
“Someone shows up armed and standing around, what’s their purpose? To protect people who aren’t asking for their protection?” he said. “No, it’s to intimidate them.”
Guns at the polls: What you can expect in Wisconsin and what you can do
Eleven states have state laws banning guns at polling places. Wisconsin is not one of them. But law enforcement officials are preparing for potential problems.
madison.com
Militias should be "of the people". Voters should be happy to see gun toting militia types, not be intimidated. Militias have a bad image and this is bad for gun ownership.
Some states have open carry gun laws. Does that mean you can stand out in front of a polling place with your AR15?