Author Topic: Bob & Rocco Gun Shows don't honor WI Concealed Carry Permit (Read 2621 times)

jcn59 · « **on:** February 26, 2012, 05:36:45 AM »

Went to Bob & Rocco gun show at Barron Wisconsin on Friday the 24th of February, and guard at door told me I had to unload my handgun and he then put a nylon tie through the barrel and action, rendering the gun inoperable. He said it was because of "insurance".

Vendors inside had handguns in holsters on their hips. I certainly did not expect this treatment at a GUN SHOW! Maybe I should ask my congressmen to close the so-called "gun show loophole" in view of their disrespect for my rights.

The people I came with had already paid my entrance fee. If I was there alone, I would have left. I've been going to these shows for years, but not anymore.

BUGEYE · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2012, 05:38:56 AM »

I quit the shows for that reason.

Cheesehead · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2012, 05:46:29 AM »

I was at the same show, and could not believe what I seen. The sign also said no loaded clips. How much trouble could a person be in for ignoring these silly rules?

Cheese

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2012, 06:04:17 AM »

If security was being truthful your complaint is with the insurance carrier. What are the chances this show has been booked and planned long before the carry laws went into effect? I would certainly let the promoters know your feelings though. I seriously doubt you will tell them anything new though, as their ears are certainly burning.

jcn59 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2012, 06:11:39 AM »

Pretty sure Wis. Act 35 addresses the "insurance" question.

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2012, 07:24:22 AM »

Quote from: jcn59 on February 26, 2012, 06:11:39 AM

Pretty sure Wis. Act 35 addresses the "insurance" question.

The answer is clear then... Buy your Jerky and Dream Catchers elsewhere

(every gun show I've seen are lousy anyway).

buck460XVR · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2012, 07:50:22 AM »

Quote from: Empty Quiver on February 26, 2012, 07:24:22 AM

The answer is clear then... Buy your Jerky and Dream Catchers elsewhere (every gun show I've seen are lousy anyway).

Ain't that the truth. But with the rash of NDs by legal CCWs lately I can understand their apprehension. Whether it's really insurance policy or not, fact is, their house, their rules.

jcn59 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2012, 07:59:48 AM »

What is an "ND"?

briarpatch · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:16:21 AM »

There is a reason why they do that. They have learned over time, accident prone rambos', people selling guns they have stole or found and want to sell, that has never handled a gun and it loaded. ETC. flood through the doors, along with,....every way you look a gun is pointing at you.
Like all rules, abide or ride.

james · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:35:37 AM »

The only time I have been to a gunshow and heard a gun shot, it was a vendor that accidentally fired his 40 cal. It went through the an outside wall and didn't hit anyone. I haven't seen him at a gunshow since so he may have been banned.

jcn59 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2012, 08:35:54 AM »

There is a "reason" for everything. He!!, there was a "reason" why Janet Reno killed all those people at WACO years ago. What does that have to do with Bob & Rocco gun shows not honoring a Wisconsin Concealed Carry permit?

Sounds to me that you are calling concealed carry permit holders a bunch of "accident prone Rambos", gun thieves, "have never handled a gun", ETC.

I'll bet that you did not pass your background check, and you are a bit sore about it!

briarpatch · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:04:57 AM »

Quote from: jcn59 on February 26, 2012, 08:35:54 AM

There is a "reason" for everything. He!!, there was a "reason" why Janet Reno killed all those people at WACO years ago. What does that have to do with Bob & Rocco gun shows not honoring a Wisconsin Concealed Carry permit?

Sounds to me that you are calling concealed carry permit holders a bunch of "accident prone Rambos", gun thieves, "have never handled a gun", ETC.

I'll bet that you did not pass your background check, and you are a bit sore about it!

No, I dont think I said that. However that type will go where the action is. After attending a few I am convinced what they do at the door keeps the place safe. Its not like you are at walmart buying china junk with a gun on your hip because In most states you cant pull it out an flash it around like they would at a gun show, to every available dealer or buyer. You may not do this but how do you eliminate those that will or how do you cobble them.
Talk to a dealer that has been doing this for a while, most have some eye opening stories.
No, I did not get turned down for my ccw and if I had I would not take it out on others.
Two places I would agree a loaded gun is not wanted is a bar or gun show. The reason is the same. Idiots have access.

P.S. Did you get as mad as that dog looks in your avatar?

jcn59 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:11:23 AM »

Your last sentence made me laugh. Thanks! That dog doesn't have a mean bone in her body. I'm her role model. First impressions aren't always accurate.

I just smiled at the guy doing the gun check. He's just doing his job. I still won't go to another Bob & Rocco show.

briarpatch · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2012, 02:50:05 PM »

Jcn59, I gave up on gun shows also. Its a shame a safe man cant carry where he wants but we both know there are people that should not be allow to spell gun much less have one. Most of that is because they have not handled one long or had the opportunity to train with one. Here in Florida all you have to do is shoot a gun for your ccw, that is one bullet. They now have a gun with a ccw and has fired it one time. I dont know if that has changed or not but not a safe way to start out with a ccw. I think that is what the shows worry about.

myronman3 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:48:02 AM »

i ALMOST went friday night...and i decided to not go, despite being less than 15 miles from there. anyone want to take a guess as to why?

it was for the exact reason this thread is titled. i didnt know if that would be their stance, but i did think it might be. and i dont shop, eat, or visit anywhere i have to unarmed. i went to scheels in eau claire sunday morning and shopped; there were no "no guns allowed" signs anywhere and therefore they got the sale. money talks....b.s. walks.

another thing that burns me, is the wisconsin/minnesota receiprocity. wisconsin honor minnesotas permit, but minnesota doesnt honor ours? SCREW THAT. they need to amend the law so that any state that doesnt recognize our permits, doesnt get their permits recognized. i wrote gov walker about this, and i will post up any response i get here.

buck460XVR · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:43:40 PM »

Quote from: jcn59 on February 26, 2012, 07:59:48 AM

What is an "ND"?

Negligent Discharge

turk762 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:26:01 AM »

I understand the reason for it, but find it Ironic that many of these people lobbied and pushed for CC and aceptance of open carry and they make their living off these same people, but they are some of the first to take the right to self defense away from the customers.

I dont go to them anymore because 1) the prices seem inflated, I can go to a store and get a better deal.
2) I was accused of stealing brass knuckles at one. I was looking at a some (vendor had 2) when I was walking away there where 2 on the table and vendor told me to take the brass knucks out of my pocket and points to my pants pocket. I was

, so I pulled out my set of keys out of my pocket. P!ss me off. In my job I investigate these type of things so I was a LITTLE offended by this moron.

BTW, this was in Eau Claire, not sure the name of the gun show or where it was. ANd the guy was not even decent enough to apoligize for the misunderstanding, acted like I was a thief that just didnt get caught with my hand in the cookie jar. I dont need to pay to be treated that way when I can go to the store for free and buy the same products at the same or less $.

myronman3 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2012, 01:49:33 AM »

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I understand the reason for it, but find it Ironic that many of these people lobbied and pushed for CC and aceptance of open carry and they make their living off these same people, but they are some of the first to take the right to self defense away from the customers.

i am with you there, turk. that is my exact problem with it. i vowed not to patronize businesses that dont allow concealed carry once it was passed. and every time i have seen "no guns allowed" i turn and go somewhere else. my wallet is going to do the talking. i have only had to turn away from two places so far.

my next big concern is recieprocity with minnesota. why we recognize their permit when they do not recognize ours, that is not right.

Swampman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2012, 02:53:25 AM »

The gun shows are so crowded you can't even move, they won't miss your business. None of them allow loaded guns.

myronman3 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2012, 10:16:53 AM »

well seeing as how i havent seen a deal at a gun show in many years, i wont be missing them, either.

turk762 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2012, 12:27:17 PM »

Quote from: Swampman on March 01, 2012, 02:53:25 AM

The gun shows are so crowded you can't even move, they won't miss your business. None of them allow loaded guns.

At the time of my incident gun shows were dieing up here, not much attendance. I think they have recovered some, but I dont think they are what they used to be. When I was younger it was elbow to elbow.

jcn59 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2012, 01:27:14 PM »

The Barron, Solon Springs, and Siren gun shows were PACKED like sardines.