From this website:
Authorities said the gunman had used a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, which was recovered at the scene. They were trying to track the origin of the weapon.
Wisconsin has some of the most permissive gun laws in the country. It passed a law in 2011 allowing citizens to carry a concealed weapon.
SOURCE: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/06/us/wisconsin-temple-shooting/index.html
“One law enforcement official said Page legally owned the gun used in the shooting.”
Big Whoop! Wisconsin was 49th out of 50 states in affirming such natural rights. Wisconsin's gun laws are no more "permissive" then any other state (except Illinois), although during the fall we manage to field a near million man army of riflemen (and woman) in pursuit of the elusive white tail.
Regards,
GtG
“Wisconsin has some of the most permissive gun laws in the country.”
I believe Wisconsin has long allowed open carry, although I didn’t know that during the many years that I lived in the Badger state, and despite having been born there. Perhaps a Wis. resident better informed than I will favor us with the truth about this.
However, I do know that repeated attempts to legislate concealed carry were long frustrated by the very liberal governor Doyle and a like-minded legislative majority. As soon as clear-thinking Republicans got control of the legislature, and Scott Walker became Governor, Voila!! Concealed carry!!