by Andrew Beckett | Dec 21, 2015
A state lawmaker is arguing that armed citizens can help clean up the “scum bags” in society. In a press release criticizing gun free zone policies, state Rep. Bob Gannon (R-Slinger) makes the case for more citizens carrying firearms to protect themselves...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 8, 2011
Wisconsin’s Attorney General says getting out the first round of concealed carry permits on time could be difficult. The Department of Justice has 45 days to process applications that come in during the first month of the new concealed carry law, which took effect a...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 7, 2011
A legislative committee says Wisconsinites applying for a concealed carry permit will no longer need to go through four hours of training. The requirement included in emergency rules written by the Department of Justice was struck down Monday by the...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 3, 2011
The state Assembly has approved a policy that allows concealed weapons in areas under its control. Under the rules adopted Thursday morning, permit holders will be able carry concealed on the Assembly floor, in the public viewing gallery, and in committee hearing...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 1, 2011
The state Department of Justice moved quickly on Tuesday to review the first wave of applications from those wishing to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin. As of about 4pm, the agency had issued about 120 licenses out of the roughly 150 applications received so far...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 1, 2011
Wisconsin’s concealed carry law officially took effect this morning. At about the same time, David Zibolski with the Department of Justice says the application for a permit also went online for the first time. The four page application outlines the requirements to...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 28, 2011
The Department of Administration has released its rules for concealed carry in state buildings. The policy announced Friday indicates permit holders will be allowed to carry hidden weapons in most state facilities, including the Capitol building. Deputy Secretary...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 27, 2011
As the state prepares to unveil rules that will likely allow concealed weapons in the Capitol, the state Senate is poised to ban the public from carrying into its chambers. The concealed carry law passed earlier this year takes effect on November first, allowing...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 14, 2011
Governor Walker is signing off on rules for issuing concealed carry permits, but is also indicating he wants to see some changes to the final version of the policy. The emergency rules written by the Department of Justice and approved by the Governor Friday will cover...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 20, 2011
As we get closer to concealed carry being the law in Wisconsin, one expert hopes the public recognizes the huge responsibility of carrying a gun. Residents of the state will be able to obtain the permits allowing them to carry a concealed handgun in most public places...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 6, 2011
A law allowing people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin takes effect in less than two months. However, the training requirements needed to qualify for a permit are still largely unknown. David Zibolski with the Wisconsin Department of Justice says they are still...
by Andrew Beckett | Jul 28, 2011
The law that legalizes carrying a concealed weapon in Wisconsin is set to take effect later this year, but Jeri Bonavia of the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort says her groups is not backing off on its opposition to the measure. The group is encouraging businesses to...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 8, 2011
Surrounded by leaders from the National Rifle Association and other supporters, Governor Scott Walker on Friday signed legislation that makes Wisconsin the 49th state in the nation to legalize the concealed carry of weapons. The Personal Protection Act allows...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 28, 2011
Local law enforcement agencies around Wisconsin have a lot of unanswered questions about a bill legalizing concealed carry. However, at least one sheriff does not expect much risk to public safety once it’s signed into law by the governor. Racine County Sheriff...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 23, 2011
Now that the Legislature has approved a bill legalizing concealed carry in Wisconsin, a state lawmaker is looking to increase penalties for those who do it illegally. During the debate over the bill, a central argument of supporters was that criminals don’t care...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 21, 2011
Legislation legalizing concealed carry in Wisconsin is on its way to the Governor’s desk, following a bi-partisan vote in the Assembly Tuesday night. The legislation includes permit and training requirements, which supporters say will help to ensure the public...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 21, 2011
The state Assembly is expected to vote today on legislation legalizing the concealed carry of weapons in Wisconsin. The bill passed in the state Senate earlier this month creates a permit system and requires training to carry concealed guns and other weapons. Jeri...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 9, 2011
Those wishing to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin would have to obtain a permit and meet training requirements, under a compromise bill advanced Thursday by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. The measure directs the Department of Justice to...
by Andrew Beckett | May 25, 2011
Legislation that would allow anyone who can legally own a firearm to carry it concealed is headed to the Senate floor, after a committee approved the bill Wednesday on a party line vote. Democrats raised numerous concerns about the lack of training requirements or...
by Andrew Beckett | May 4, 2011
Lawmakers have introduced two variations of a bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin. One sets up a licensing system, while the other version has no permitting restrictions. Republican state Senator Pam Galloway (R-Wausau), a co-sponsor...
