James Edming : Member of Wisconsin Legislature and Firearms Instructor

By Dean Weingarten

By Dean Weingarten

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)-
James Edming, (screen right) is said to be the only member of the Wisconsin legislature that is a certified firearms instructor. He is a successful businessman who represents Assembly District 87 in the North Central part of the state. He has deep roots in the area, living on land his grandfather purchased after he came over from Sweden in 1886. James has taught numerous concealed carry courses. In the picture above, he has no problem standing next to a constituent who is proudly and openly carrying his holstered Glock.

Open carry of handguns has always been legal in Wisconsin, but was discouraged in the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Racine. Until 10 years ago, police in those cities routinely violated people’s rights by charging open carriers with disorderly conduct.

That has changed now. Wisconsin has one of the best shall issue concealed carry permit systems in the country. But even the best can be improved.

I was able to talk to Representative Edming for a few minutes. He is an ardent Second Amendment supporter. The gun culture is strong in Assembly District 87. …Read the Rest

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