Archive for the ‘Conceal and Carry’ Category
Questions and answers on Wisconsin’s new law, going into effect Tuesday
Friday, November 4th, 2011Assembly committee votes to allow concealed guns
Friday, November 4th, 2011Some businesses will not prohibit concealed weapons, law confuses some tavern owners
Monday, October 31st, 2011How do the new CCW law changes affect me as a hunter
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011“Proposed Rules for Conceal and Carry”
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011– Those seeking a license to carry a concealed weapon under Wisconsin’s new law would have to complete four hours of training and pay a $50 fee, including $13 for a background check, under emergency rules from the Department of Justice.
The agency sent the rules to Gov. Scott Walker on Friday for his review as part of the administrative rules process. The new law is scheduled to take effect Nov. 1.
Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie said the guv’s office is reviewing the rules and had no immediate comment.
The rules propose asking the maximum fee allowed under the law of $37 with another $13 to cover background checks. DOJ spokeswoman Dana Brueck said the fee is needed to cover costs related to implementing law, but that it could be reduced in the future.
The rules also lay out a number of options for those seeking permits to meet the required four hours of firearm training:
*Training conducted by a national or state organization that certified firearms instructors or instructors certified by those organizations. The organizations must require at least eight hours of training for their instructors to qualify.
*Training led by a DOJ-certified instructor, following a training curriculum provided by the department.
*Hunter education programs offered by the Department of Natural Resources or equivalent programs in other states, countries or provinces.
*Public firearms training or safety courses offered by a law enforcement agency.
*Firearms safety courses offered by tech colleges, universities, or firearms training schools.
*Training courses offered to owners and employees of private detective and security agencies licensed by the department of safety and professional services.
*Training offered to law enforcement officers certified by the law enforcement standards board.
Members of the U.S. military may also obtain a license by providing proof of an honorable discharge and completion of basic training. The rules also recognize out-of-state licenses from other states that require background checks on applicants.
See the proposed rules:
http://wispolitics.com/1006/455_17_18_Licenses_Authorizing_Persons_to
_Carry_Concealed_Weapons___final_draft_emergency_rules___10
http://wispolitics.com/1006/455_17.13_Recognition_By_Wisconsin_
Of_Concealed_Carry_Licenses_Issued_By_Other_States___final_draft_