Great News: Concealed Weapons Could Potentially Be In Play At Lambeau

by Christopher Gates on Jun 30, 2011 6:58 PM CDT in NFC North

What could make the NFL's thinnest-skinned fans even more cordial and enjoyable?

Letting them bring guns to the stadium, of course.

What. . .you thought that headline was a parody? Oh, no. . .it most certainly is not.

Wisconsin is expected to become the 49th state that allows concealed carry. That means adults with permits and proper training can bring a concealed hand gun into public buildings and state parks but what about Lambeau Field?

"I don't know enough about Wisconsin's specific law to know if the stadiums are exempt or not or can be exempt," said Stadium district Executive Director, Pat Webb.

Seriously, how in the heck does this guy not know? Is it too hard just to say, "Ummmmm, no, you will not be bringing your firearms into the stadium?" Apparently, it is. Really, is there any other stadium in the NFL where this would even potentially come up?

(Okay, I'll concede Oakland, but that's the obvious answer. Think outside of the box, people.)

I can't believe this is even an issue. . .I can't take a Swiss Army knife onto an airplane because OMG IT HAS SHARP POINTY THINGS ON IT, but yeah, let's let Carl Gerbschmidt bring his Glock to a place where tempers regularly flare and confrontations regularly take place. Just for fun, let's throw in copious amounts of alcohol, too. Really, what could go wrong?

Honestly, I love my Second Amendment rights as much as anyone. . .but for crying out loud, draw a freaking line in the sand already.

In a related story. . .this ought to put a screeching halt to any rumors of Brett Favre's potential unretirement, eh?

(Hat tip to Pro Football Talk for originally discussing the story.)

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Almost every stadium/large public building has the sign

“NO GUNS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.”

I’d be shocked if they gave people the right to carry concealed weapons in a place with so many…how do I put this politely…drunk neanderthals.

Whoops, guess that wasn’t polite. My bad.

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by Eric J. Thompson on Jun 30, 2011 7:24 PM CDT reply actions

Including our very own Metrodome.

by CaptainBryan on Jun 30, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

What a limit....

… to 2nd amendment right? How could anyone consider such a shocking thing?

I wonder what the NRA position on this would be? Maybe, we’ll all be much safer since if someone starts shooting at the game, then a well-armed crowd can more effectively take them out. The sign maybe should be “GUNS ENCOURGED ON PREMISES. IF ANYONE STARTS SHOOTING, RETURN FIRE IMMEDIATELY”

by HammeroftheGods on Jun 30, 2011 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

Don't worry....

with the onset of global warming, fans will be too dehydrated to aim straight.

by Mel Allen on Jul 2, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Moss not safe

Think what might’ve happened to Randy after the infamous and awesome faux mooning. And for the record I don’t believe Karl Gerbschmidt is a real person.

by Siegfried59 on Jun 30, 2011 7:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Oh, I know he's not real

But he’s hilarious. Therefore I threw him in there.

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by Christopher Gates on Jun 30, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions

OK now you have to spill the beans as to how you know

I have been trying to figure out the truth on him for a year now.

Come on SPILL!!! (said in my best teenage girl voice)

"If you've got them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow."

John Wayne

by just another viking on Jun 30, 2011 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions

The magic of Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Barreiro

Carl Gerbschmidt is a fictitious diehard Green Bay Packers fan who lives in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He is notable for often guesting on the Bumper to Bumper show with Dan Barreiro which airs on Minnesota’s KFAN 1130 AM radio station.

He was introduced on KFAN in August 2001 under the guise that a tornado had blown over his property and left the remains of a damaged building situated in a manner that looked like the goal line formation of the famous 1967 Ice Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. Gerbschmidt was reportedly born as Starr crossed the goal line. As Mr. Barreiro had had the fictional Saul Lefkowitz when he was teamed with Chad Hartman, and Mr. Lefkowtiz went with Chad to his program when Hartman and Barreiro split, Mr. Barreiro had a need for his own fictional character which was filled by Carl Gerbschmidt.

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by Christopher Gates on Jun 30, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

wow that is awesome

Thanks

"If you've got them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow."

John Wayne

by just another viking on Jun 30, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow!

That is very interesting! I was unaware of that one.

by abba7 on Jul 1, 2011 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Cliff notes version of Wisconsin CC

Only places you will not be able to CC in Wisconsin is a school, courts, police stations, mental facilities, prisons, jails and airports beyond the security checkpoints.

Furthermore, ANY business may ban firearms but must post a sign at EVERY entrance. (this would include stadiums)
Also, you can carry into a bar, but you cannot drink…and that goes for everywhere….don’t get caught CC with any alcohol.

by KevinWI on Jun 30, 2011 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

I still fully expect

A complete re-enactment of the opening scene of “The Last Boy Scout” the next time Adrian Peterson finds the end zone at Lambeau Field.

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by Christopher Gates on Jun 30, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

Skol!

by DM_Purp on Jul 1, 2011 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions

That's not good...

They are trying to legalize carrying guns right when Wisconsin has admitted it has a crush on Minnesota, sounds like they’re planning a shotgun wedding.

by Simply_Greatness on Jun 30, 2011 9:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

hahaha

by CaptainBryan on Jun 30, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions

GUNS

I’ve got news for you in Indianapolis you can carry you gun in if you have a consealed permit

by skorepo on Jul 1, 2011 12:13 AM CDT reply actions

AND

in indiana cops can break into your house without a warrent too

by skorepo on Jul 1, 2011 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Into Lucas Oil Stadium? I highly doubt the NFL would allow that.

Skol!

by DM_Purp on Jul 1, 2011 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions

WELL

Believe it or not its was on the news the other day

by skorepo on Jul 2, 2011 2:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Lucas OIl Stadium

doesnt and cant say anything about it it a state law check it out

by skorepo on Jul 2, 2011 2:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Arkansas, Texas....

The list goes on….
But the businesses have a right to say: NO, you can not bring your bubba into my business.

**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**

by LeeleeX on Jul 1, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Cops can do whatever they want

Its been that way for a long time. Their word is the only one that matters in court, and their story is always correct. Its sad, but I’ve been abused by cops multiple times, once in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, and once in Winchester Virginia. I was randomly thrown up against the wall after one beer at a bar and handcuffed. Then they searched me, took my credit card and ran it for 267 dollars, un-handcuffed one hand and made me sign the receipt while threatening me the whole time to take me to jail. Of course, on the back of the credit card receipt it said “fuck you”. I tried going to a different police officer after the incident, yeah…no luck.

Then I get mugged and beaten by 3 cops in winchester, broke 8 different bones in my nose and 2 cheek bones. 3500 medical bill and 1500 in surgery. Justice? no where in sight. I know their are good cops out there, but its too much power to people who aren’t qualified to have such a role.

Allowing guns in a stadium is crazy. If your security can’t control a crowd without weapons then your in a real mess to control them with weapons. Maybe the fans do need guns to protect themselves from security.

by PurpleJesuZ on Jul 1, 2011 1:23 AM CDT reply actions

My favorite

is when the cops hire these 21 year old kids on the force. They pull you over and are total d-bags. My standard response is “now what was that you said again sonny?” usually doesn’t help.

by abba7 on Jul 1, 2011 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah.

You must be the unluckiest guy ever if you’re “randomly” running into cops all over the country that kick your ass for no reason. lol

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 3, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Meh.

anyone (with rights) can carry concealed or open in Arizona… and it hasn’t turned into a huge shooting gallery YET… and you can carry concealed into a bar/restaurant!

The library does have lock boxes outside the front door so you can park your piece while you browse the books as they don’t allow you to carry inside…

It’s respect and decorum that keeps the peace. Which is probably an argument against guns in WI. ;o)

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by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 1, 2011 1:25 AM CDT reply actions

Isn't there an issue

with guns being a deterrent to snakes? I’ve heard that before and wasn’t sure if it was fable or what.

by abba7 on Jul 1, 2011 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions

I don’t know about snakes deterring to guns, but you can deter them with guns : )

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill

by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 1, 2011 3:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Snakes don't care if you got a gun...

they’ll mind the ventilation if you know how to use it.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 6, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions

As much fun as the over reacting is....

The Viking Dome or Arden Hills Domeish thing or whatever will not allow fire arms.
It is their right as a business to say no.

No shirt no shoes no business…same thing.

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by LeeleeX on Jul 1, 2011 9:43 AM CDT reply actions

Exactly...really overracting on everything, but what chris is trying to point out though

is the fact that the facilities manager or whatever status he is didn’t know the answer to the question. How dumb is this guy? Of course you can’t bring a gun into Lambow. Somewhere along the line, it’s probably an NFL-rule, not necessarily a facilities rule or even a team-rule.

Skol!

by DM_Purp on Jul 1, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions