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JustMe wrote:

johncanfield wrote:^^yup^^

200 buck fine - that would be okay with me in that situation.

and Aldi's should cough up the money--think how much he SAVED them--not just in the fact that the store wasn't robbed--but how about all the lawsuits from potential victims

Don't forget all the free advertising.

TxDoubleAgent wrote:In my case, It looks like I would of been caught without my pistol, or NOT shopping at Aldi's at all.

Taking yourself out of Texas, and the Texas consequences of carrying where you are not "permitted".....

If I lived in WI, and the law treated violations of a gunbuster sign with a $200 fine and no loss of privileges, I would carry ALL THE TIME. If I got fined once every 4 years, it would still be cheaper than the cost of a Texas permit.

WI permit cost: $50
WI Training requirement: Hunter safety course, etc, etc, or a CCW issued from another state.

Am I missing something?

If Texas law treated this violation like a speeding ticket (or less), would you be more inclined to test your luck?
Do you ALWAYS drive under the speed limit?

stroo wrote:Loved this line: "Police said at least one of them was waving a shotgun, despite the presence of two unarmed security guards."

Yeah UNARMED security guards are really going to stop someone with a shotgun.

When you know a sign is not going to be enough, an unarmed guard is the next best thing.

Looks like the Aldi store was posted with a "proper" (Wisconsin) sign prohibiting firearms. (see video at OP link). From what I read here and here, the GG shooter would be subject to a "Class B forfeiture" under WI law. According to THIS WI lawyer page, "Forfeitures are simply fines and the lowest classification of offense as far as seriousness."...

A class B Forfeiture would translate to a fine up to $200.
Very good news for the GG shooter and for the Good People of Wisconsin.

WI criminals have been officially put on notice.