Wisconsin measure aims to increase regulations on gun stores

By Chris Eger

Wisconsin state Rep. Lisa Subeck wants gun dealers in the state to lock up their firearms at night. (Photo: Urban Milwaukee.com)
A Democrat-backed bill in the state House would put place licensed firearms dealers in Wisconsin under the gun of new rules and security procedures.
The proposal, LRB-3860, requires firearms retailers to lock all guns in a secured safe or steel gun cabinet or on a secured rod or cable when the when the business is closed or unattended. The sponsor said it comes as a response to a series of high-profile gun store burglaries in the state.
“I was shocked by the ease with which these criminals were able to steal multiple unsecured firearms. As a result, these guns are now out on the streets posing a danger to the community,” said state Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, in a statement. “The legislation I am introducing today will make it harder for criminals to get their hands on dangerous weapons by ensuring they are stored safely and securely after hours where they are sold.”
According to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 7,488 firearms were reported stolen from federally licensed dealers last year but only 44 of those were in

Source: Guns.com