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May 20, 2022

Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens who can carry concealed guns

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday broadened who can legally carry concealed weapons in the state, overturning a lower court's ruling dealing with a man whose license was revoked due to a domestic violence conviction.

Apr 30, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court says asking about gun allowed

A Milwaukee police officer did not violate the constitutional rights of a person pulled over for a routine traffic stop when the officer asked if they had a weapon in the car, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2018

Court: Gun in glove compartment violated concealed carry law

The state Supreme Court says a man who had a loaded handgun in his glove compartment violated Wisconsin's concealed carry law.

Mar 28, 2017

Bill would allow hidden weapons without license (UPDATE)

Hidden handguns could be legally carried without a license in Wisconsin under a far-reaching, Republican-backed proposal unveiled Tuesday that immediately drew bipartisan opposition.

Apr 27, 2016

Appeals court finds prosecutors properly charged Milwaukee man on second try

An appeals court has ruled that prosecutors properly charged a Milwaukee man with a different crime after finding out that he had not been previously found guilty of a felony.

Apr 1, 2016

State issues 300,000 concealed-carry permits since 2011

Wisconsin's Department of Justice has issued 300,000 concealed carry permits since the law went into effect in 2011.

Feb 8, 2016

Walker signs bill legalizing concealed switchblades

Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill legalizing concealed switchblades and knives.

Feb 27, 2014

Appeals court: Disorderly conduct charge means no conceal-carry permit

A Wisconsin resident is not entitled to a conceal-carry permit because his conviction for disorderly conduct is considered a crime of domestic violence, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Jun 27, 2013

State DOJ shifts concealed-carry case to federal court

The state Department of Justice has moved a lawsuit over concealed carry class sizes to federal court.

Dec 14, 2012

Illinois conceal-carry law unconstitutional, says 7th Circuit

An Illinois law prohibiting individuals from carrying loaded guns outside the home violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms, the 7th Circuit has ruled in reversing judgment.

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