Alphecca notes some additional amendments that will be on the ballot for a new concealed carry provision in Wisconsin. The additional bill would make it a misdemeanor if an officer drew his weapon on a citizen simply because he possesses a concealed carry permit

First, it is entirely proper that when a cop runs a check on someone that he be informed if the person has a CCW permit. I still maintain, though, that it shouldn’t have been the “deal breaker” because cops should always assume that someone is armed.

I do like the bit about punishing cops who intentionally draw their weapons on someone simply because the person stopped has a CCW. Still, a cop can claim anything he wants to get around the charge. Pretty much any jury will buy any excuse a cop gives for abusive or threatening treatment of someone.

If, as one person quoted in the story claims, these new amendments will make the bill “veto proof” then bring them on. Wisconsinites might soon be able to defend themselves away from home.

Unfortunately, Jeff’s right about what the cop’s will claim. I unfortunately see it on a routine basis. Most cops are good people, but with police in our society essentially exercising the power of God with a firearm, even a few acting independent of the law is damaging.

I like the spirit of the proposed Wisconsin law, but I too question whether or not it would accomplish the desired effect.