In just under six months from when Wisconsin’s concealed carry law went into affect they have approved and printed 100,000 concealed carry permits. They has estimated that within a year they would have printed 125,000 permits. They get hundreds of new applications everyday so I don’t see them having any problem meeting that goal. Here’s [...]
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Aldi Customer Who Shot Robbery Suspect Sues to get Gun Back
Nazir Al-Mujaahid certainly sticks to his guns. For the fourth time, Al-Mujaahid has gone to court to regain possession of a firearm held by the police, in this case, the 9mm handgun he used to foil a robbery attempt at a Milwaukee grocery store in January. Al-Mujaahid shot and wounded a man who was waving [...]
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Now Legal
Today, Nov, 1, 2011, Wisconsin’s concealed carry laws went into effect. Residents of Wisconsin can now apply for their concealed carry permits. According to the WI DOJ, they also accept permits from the following states (unless you are a Wisconsin resident): Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, [...]
Wisconsin DOJ Releases Concealed Carry Recognized Permit List, Training Requirements, and Application Process
On Oct. 20, 2011 the Wisconsin DOJ updated their FAQ on the new concealed carry laws which will be taking effect on Nov. 1, 2011. Included in this update is their list of out-of-state permits they will recognize along with training requirements and the application process. The current list of out-of-state concealed carry permits they [...]
Wisconsin Concealed Carry FAQ Released By DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice released an FAQ on the new concealed carry laws that go into effect on Nov. 1, 2011. It contains some information that we already knew but touched on some other issues such as training requirements, cost, and how long it takes for the permits to be issued. You can view the [...]
Getting Wisconsin Concealed Carry Training Before Guidelines are Passed?
Ever since Gov. Scott Walker signed SB 93 on July 8, 2011 there have been instructors offering Wisconsin Concealed Carry classes. But according to Brian O’Keefe, administrator of DOJ’s division of law enforcement services, “it’s buyers beware” until the DOJ finalizes the guidelines and are approved by Walker which will most likely be in October. “Those [...]
Wisconsin Concealed-carry Law May Prompt New Ordinances
Customers carrying hidden guns will be welcome in Paul Tittl’s store. “I’m going to put up a sign saying, ‘Concealed Carry Permit Holders Welcome Here,’” said Tittl, owner of the Vacuum & Sewing Center on Washington Street. Tittl also is the chairman of the Manitowoc County Board. With Gov. Scott Walker signing concealed-carry legislation into [...]
Wisconsin Gets Concealed Carry
On Friday July 8, 2011, Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 93 (see bill below) which will bring concealed carry to Wisconsin making it the 49th state to legalize carrying a concealed weapon leaving only Illinois the only state that doesn’t allow concealed carry. The new law will go into effect on November 1, 2011. “By signing [...]
Wisconsin Governor Walker to Sign Conceal and Carry Bill in Wausau
Governor Walker is expected to sign Senate Bill 93, the concealed carry legislation, next week in Marathon County. The bill will be signed into law July 8th at the Grand Lodge in Wausau. The event is not open to the public. Continue reading at WSAW
WI Gun Shops See Boost in Business Thanks to Concealed Carry
As concealed carry awaits governor Scott Walker’s signature, local gun shops are seeing a big boost in business. After passing the state assembly and the state senate, the concealed carry bill is now on it’s way to governor Walker’s desk. And many gun shop owners couldn’t be happier. Business is booming at the Deerfield Pistol [...]
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Concealed Carry Bill
Wisconsin stands on the verge of becoming the 49th state in the country to allow citizens to carry concealed guns, after the state Assembly made a bipartisan vote to legalize that practice Tuesday. The measure passed 68-27, with 11 Democrats voting in favor of the bill along with the body’s lone independent and all Republicans [...]
Madison Mayor Moves to Limit Concealed Carry in City
A day after Dane County officials introduced a resolution that would ban concealed weapons in county buildings, Mayor Paul Soglin released a statement of his intent to enact an ordinance that would require written permission for gun owners to carry a weapon on private property in Madison. “We will consider ordinances that give the property [...]
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Concealed Carry
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow concealed weapons in the state Capitol and other public places, but not in police stations, courthouse and other specifically exempted locations. The final vote was 25-8, with all 19 Republicans and six Democrats supporting it, and the other eight Democrats opposed. Wisconsin would become the 49th state to legalize [...]
Wisconsin Carry Bill Headed for Compromise
People could carry concealed guns if they get training and permits under a bill a key committee approved Thursday, after Republicans stepped away from a proposal allowing guns without permits that earlier stirred controversy. The Joint Finance Committee passed the new version of the bill 12-4, with all Republicans voting for it and all Democrats [...]
Concealed Carry Package Giveaway
