A gun shop in Menomonee Falls, Shepard Arms, faces backlash as community members protest an event featuring two school board candidates. The gathering, organized by Turning Point USA, sparked concerns over the appropriateness of campaigning within a gun shop, especially with issues of school safety at the forefront of public discourse.
Protesters argue that the optics of the event send a troubling message about gun culture in schools, with voices like Conor Olson expressing that the choice of venue is misleading. While supporters maintain that the candidates, Adam Sachs and Chris Stueland, were merely invited to share their platforms, opponents highlight that such affiliations could escalate tensions surrounding children and gun violence.
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