Supreme Court Tyranny: Justices claim citizens have no "need" to carry concealed in vehicles

Wisconsin's high court issues anti-gun ruling in State V. Fisher concealed carry case

May 17, 2006

Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled today the State was right in its prosecution of Scott Fisher, a Black River Falls tavern Owner arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle for protection.

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley opined that individuals must show an "extroardinary" threat of harm or death before they would be justified in keeping a loaded, concealed handgun in a vehicle for protection.

"His interest in exercising his right to keep and bear arms for purposes of security by carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle does not substantially outweigh the state's interest in prohibiting him from carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle," the decision said.

Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. said today the ruling by the court - which holds a 4:3 liberal majority - was irresponsible and irrational. The state gun rights organization said by the time one realizes a dangerous threat to life is present, it will be too late. WGO urges the Wisconsin legislature to introduce legislation repealing Wisconsin's deadly ban on carrying concealed weapons.

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