WI is a “no-CCW” state.
More proof that “only the police should be allowed to carry guns.”
According to what I’ve been hearing on da tube all day, the “advice” given to people was basically to cringe, cower, hide, and hope he doesn’t find them.
This is looking like a classic “Dial 911 And Die” moment.
No hard news from local authorizes for at least 10 hours. “Gag order” issued by mayor.
The Mayor should be removed from office.
We don’t have have CCW here in WI but I’ll assure you that every house “Up North” has many firearms available. This is deer and waterfowl country and every home is well stocked with some kind of firepower.
Putting out a public APB with the shooter’s description would have quickly garnered the desired result.
Of course the local officials knew that and chose not to inform the public with relevant details.
While it's true that WI is a NO CCW state, one of only two, it's far from a No guns state. If there is an armed madman on the loose, a handgun is hardly the optimal weapon, but the lack of CCW law doesn't prevent anyone from having one in their home, place of business, etc. For hunkering down, a shotgun would probably be best. Or perhaps an intermediate power semi-automatic carbine, or just a lever action 30-30. (Plenty of those in the Big Woods I'd imagine). If you really wanted to be sure to keep the shooter away from you and yours, a full power rifle, semi-auto, slide or bolt action, with a scope, would seem to be best. I'd opt for the shotgun *and* the carbine.. although I've got the choice of "any of the above", including the handgun (.45 ACP of course) , 7.62x39 Carbine, M1 Carbine (my favorite), and 7.62 NATO scoped semi auto. (and .22 rifle and pistol). Choice is good!
Open carry is allowed by state law however. I'd imagine there was quite a bit of "open carry" going on between the time this went down and the perp was shot by the SWAT team.