My world may change tonight.

[jackson1]

Got up this morning, expecting just another quite day with my wife and grand daughter. Did my chores, took my wife to work and went to the Piggly Wiggly for groceries and ice cream for my grand daughter. Later we went up town to the car wash, to scrub off my truck. The street to the north had a number of angry looking people walking down it. Then the phone in my truck starts blowing up. First my sons calling to tell me not to go down town as protesters are being brought inform out of town. Then my wife calls, wanting me to pick her up, she's worried. Sheboygan Wisconsin has large events; races at Road America, golf tournaments at Whistling Straits, but this new influx is quite different. Last night a police officer killed a black man, about a mile north of my house. Until recently murder was a rare occurrence in my county. Well the protesters are gathering and I don't believe it is a Habitat For Humanity gathering. I hope it will be peaceful, but I am ready and my grand daughter is frightened. My son and I have an out of town ball game to night and hope I miss the festivities. Many streets are already blocked off. Every body looks edgy. Hopefully I don't get to experience the brave new world.

 

[PatMiles]

Keep you head on a swivel!

 

[Bob Sebold]

Spent many good summers in Sheboygan on the lake. What a shame. Keep pistol in car locked and loaded. Good luck!

 

[mr45man]

Stay safe, make a plan, Don’t stop for rioters .

 

[hpshooter]

"Hopefully I don't get to experience the brave new world."

Would like to think none of us gets caught up in the physical side of this turmoil but that doesn't keep me from being prepared and in an elevated state of awareness.

Hope you and your family remain safe.

 

[rebs]

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Keep your firearm loaded and ready to protect you and your family.

 

[Cecil S.]

Hope things dont spill over into Milwaukee I am there right now. Be safe out there.

 

[rr2030]

Stay safe, make a plan, Don’t stop for rioters .

Use your less-lethal rubber tires on them.

 

[Bill Norris]

Be very mindful of EVERYTHING around u. Do not drop your guard not even for a second. Stay safe.

 

[jdh47]

Sorry to hear this. This shouldn't be happening in America. Stay vigilant and arm up. The roving mobs are causing mayhem everywhere they show up.

 

[Papa Charlie]

If it were me, I would skip the game. You can expect that if anything is going to happen, it will be after the sun goes down. Trying to get through these people won't be easy and it puts you in harms way.

Just my $0.02 worth.

 

[sqrlgtr]

Watch your donkey and be safe hope everything calms down in the good ol USA.

 

[DOGCAPPER]

Stay on high ground.

 

[338 dude]

If it were me, I would skip the game. You can expect that if anything is going to happen, it will be after the sun goes down. Trying to get through these people won't be easy and it puts you in harms way.

Just my $0.02 worth.

Very good advice please listen you can go to the next game later

 

[300_whisper]

If you have to go, don’t stop for protesters slowly pull through the crowd or, better yet, avoid them all together. It’s probably best to stay home. The first rule of self defense, stay away from stupid people, at stupid places, at stupid times.

I would load up some mags just in case you have to remind protesters to stay peaceful.

 

[jackson1]

The barricades are down near the shooting. I am going to the game, but will avoid the protesters. Rumor has it, the officer that shot the man is also black. Had my own share of problems, but never wanted any one else to change their life on my account. Will protect what is mine, but won't go looking for trouble. I have sympathy for the family's loss and mental illness is a heart breaker. Destroying other people's lives won't bring the loved one back. Guess that is easy to say a 1000 yards away. My son showed me an interview of the actor Morgan Freeman and his view of race relations, I believe my thoughts are similar.
Was discussing the incident with my neighbor's son (children's book author). As the conversation turned he told me; "Only in America, could a child of immigrants, be seated last Christmas next to the First Lady reading his book".


Believe the many of the protesters are coming from Milwaukee and Madison.

 

[Papa Charlie]

If they are being brought in, they are not protestors, they are terrorists and don't give one bit about the guy who got shot. They are there for one purpose, to tear down the system.

 

[Rustytigwire]

My support.
Stay alert, be safe.

 

[300_whisper]

Stay alert, stay alive.

 

[jackson1]

Quiet last night. There was a march around town, but no problems, that I am aware of. Went to my son's ball game, out to dinner afterwards and returned home on county roads. The road past the police station was blocked off and officers from surrounding counties were brought in. My son who is far more media savvy than I showed me posts from people threatening to burn the city. Also saw pictures of some businesses being boarded up. Emotions are running high for the people I came in contact with. For me the worst thing about this situation is my 5 year old grand daughter's fear based on what she senses from those around her. She has her Daddy and her lab Rex to protect her. The dog can lick them to death. My super liberal brother and sister in law are coming to town to visit my mother, so maybe they can get down with the struggle. I'm going to Columbus for a shoot on Saturday. No idea what will happen this weekend.