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Feb 15, 2022

Wisconsin Senate approves concealed guns at school lots (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday is scheduled to send to Gov. Tony Evers a pair of bills making it easier to carry concealed firearms in Wisconsin, including in vehicles on school property.

Oct 29, 2018

Evers says he’s open to toughening concealed-carry law

The Democratic candidate for governor, Tony Evers, said on Monday that if he's elected, he would be open to toughening licensing requirements for Wisconsin's concealed-carry law, which adopted by his Republican rival.

Sep 19, 2017

Right-to-carry gun bill clears Wisconsin Senate committee

Concealed weapons could be carried in Wisconsin without a permit under a "right-to-carry" bill headed to the state Senate for a vote as soon as next month.

Mar 8, 2017

Republicans shoot down changes to concealed-carry law

Republican lawmakers say Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is firing blanks if he thinks he can convince the Legislature to give him the authority to prohibit guns on his city's buses.

Sep 13, 2016

DOJ quietly stopped enforcing concealed carry class sizes

The state Department of Justice quietly agreed to stop enforcing concealed carry class size limitations last year.

Jul 1, 2016

DOJ launches website for concealed-carry applications

Wisconsin's Department of Justice has launched a new website for residents to apply for and renew concealed carry weapon licenses.

May 17, 2016

Appeals court overturns conviction of gun-toting man (UPDATE)

A man who was walking near a school with a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle on his shoulder and a handgun in a holster had his loitering conviction overturned Tuesday by a Wisconsin appeals court, a victory for open carry advocates.

Feb 8, 2016

Walker signs bill legalizing concealed switchblades

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

Jan 14, 2016

Bill allowing guns on school grounds likely going nowhere

It looks like a Republican bill that would allow people with concealed weapon permits to carry guns on school grounds is going nowhere in the state Assembly.

Nov 11, 2015

Walker signs pair of bills expanding concealed carry law

Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a pair of bills expanding and simplifying Wisconsin's concealed carry law.

Nov 6, 2015

Senate approves bills easing concealed weapon process

The state Senate has passed a pair of bills making it easier for active military personnel and retired police officers to carry concealed weapons.

Sep 3, 2013

Domestic violence is issue in gun case

A Cottage Grove man is fighting to get a concealed carry permit after the state denied him because he's been convicted of domestic violence.

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