Men carrying rifles to farmers market draw police, debate--Appleton, WI

[digonswine]

"Two men heading to Appleton's downtown farmers market with AR-15 rifles slung over their shoulders and handguns in holsters swiftly attracted the attention of police officers last weekend.

Now, they're attracting attention across the Internet, with some gun rights advocates expressing outrage that the pair were held at gunpoint and handcuffed, while others voice frustration at what they consider a foolish and dangerous stunt.

The men, Charles Branstrom, 27, and Ross Bauman, 22, ultimately were released without tickets or charges."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/rifles-near-appleton-farmers-market-lead-to-police-debate-b9996773z1-223514231.html

Clearly, these guys are complete fuckwits. If I were an opponent of gun control, I would distance myself quickly from people like this.

I listened to a WPR(Wisc. Public Radio) show that discussed this. The gun guy thought it was ridiculous to judge the motives of these two sensible fellows. He did say it was not intended to "cop-bait." I, personally, cannot think of a good reason to take open rifles to a farmers market in Appleton, WI--an hour away from me.

The police probably made poor choices, though.