Q. Why is a concealed weapons carry law necessary?

Fullerton: There is a constitutional right to carry weapons in Wisconsin, and without the legislature coming up with a common-sense solution, there is no telling what the courts will come up with.

Marlow: Criminals shouldn't be the only ones carrying guns. Law-abiding citizens have every right to ensure their personal safety and protection. This law empowers them to exercise that right.

Newcomer: The Personal Protection Act will allow law abiding citizens the right to bear arms to protect themselves from violent crime after going through a thorough training process.

Perry: Our state Supreme Court has acknowledged that citizens of this state have a right to bear arms. It is the responsibility of the legislature to craft a bill that will meet this requirement.

Woods: The right to bear arms is guaranteed by both the state and U.S. constitutions. Furthermore, it's a strong deterrent. FBI statistics show that when a state implements a conceal carry law, violent crimes go down on an average of 24%. I believe law-abiding citizens should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon with the proper training and a permit.