JJC
Regular Member
Attended a Brithday party for my granddaughter last night. ( was held at a local bowling alley). Being "law abiding" I called and inquired about being allowed to OC. The Manager stated "they didn't have a sign against it but they didn't think it would be a good thing". I responded not a problem.
Thinking that I would talk to the manager when I got there, I proceeded to attend the party.
I walked in the door and sat down with the party group. Shortly after I sat down, I was approched by the manager who asked if I was the one that called. (replied, yes I was the one that called).
"Manager" thanked me for calling saying that they never had anybody make a request like that before. "manager" said that after my call they called the Onalaska police to inquire if my request was legal. Onalaska police stated to "manager" that OC'ing in the bowling alley was against the law due to their Class B liquor license.
I asked the "manager" if they had a little time to discuss this situation. Said Yes. I informed "manager" that OCing is in fact legal with the "managers" permission, and that the Onalaska police didn't tell the truth. I had a good talk with the "Manager" about OC'ing, and carrying in general and that in the near future Wisconsin will be passing a law allowing people to carry for "self defense" if they so choose.
"Manager" thanked me for explaining all this, and welcomed me back anytime.
With that I gave "Manager" one of my cards and invited her to take one of my Firearm classes at no charge.
(I was out of OC pamplets - having given them all away at my last class).
Other than Onalaska Police lies, the night was pleasant and informative for all involved.
JJC
Thinking that I would talk to the manager when I got there, I proceeded to attend the party.
I walked in the door and sat down with the party group. Shortly after I sat down, I was approched by the manager who asked if I was the one that called. (replied, yes I was the one that called).
"Manager" thanked me for calling saying that they never had anybody make a request like that before. "manager" said that after my call they called the Onalaska police to inquire if my request was legal. Onalaska police stated to "manager" that OC'ing in the bowling alley was against the law due to their Class B liquor license.
I asked the "manager" if they had a little time to discuss this situation. Said Yes. I informed "manager" that OCing is in fact legal with the "managers" permission, and that the Onalaska police didn't tell the truth. I had a good talk with the "Manager" about OC'ing, and carrying in general and that in the near future Wisconsin will be passing a law allowing people to carry for "self defense" if they so choose.
"Manager" thanked me for explaining all this, and welcomed me back anytime.
With that I gave "Manager" one of my cards and invited her to take one of my Firearm classes at no charge.
(I was out of OC pamplets - having given them all away at my last class).
Other than Onalaska Police lies, the night was pleasant and informative for all involved.
JJC