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