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Jul 16, 2012

State’s DOJ proposes new concealed-carry rules (UPDATE)

Concealed carry applicants in Wisconsin would need instruction in the use of deadly force and how to avoid violent situations under new rules the state Justice Department has proposed.

Jul 1, 2012

Court won’t step into concealed carry dispute

The state Supreme Court won't help a prosecutor carry a concealed weapon in the courtrooms.

Jun 19, 2012

Winnebago Co. judges defend gun ban in courthouse

Winnebago County judges say they are prohibiting guns in their courtrooms to ensure everyone has a safe environment in which to settle a dispute.

Jun 18, 2012

Winnebago County DA wants his gun in courthouse (UPDATE)

The Winnebago County district attorney plans to file a petition with the state Supreme Court on Monday asking that he be allowed to carry his gun in the county courthouse.

May 14, 2012

Attorney: Officials can ban weapons at polls

Local governments can ban concealed weapons at all manner of polling sites, from city halls to assisted living facilities, state election officials have concluded.

Jan 17, 2012

Senate sends concealed-carry bill to committee (UPDATE)

Republicans in the state Senate don't plan to vote on a bill doing away with minimum concealed carry training requirements.

Jan 4, 2012

Wis. group urges justices to limit guns in court

An anti-domestic violence group is urging the state's Supreme Court justices to curtail concealed weapons in courthouses.

Dec 26, 2011

Madison, gun-rights group settle lawsuit for $10K

A federal court has ordered the city of Madison to pay members of a gun-rights group $10,000 to settle a lawsuit.

Nov 1, 2011

THE DARK SIDE: Concealed carry finally comes to Wisconsin

Tuesday marks a great leap forward for human rights in Wisconsin: people can finally carry a concealed handgun without fear of criminal prosecution.

Oct 28, 2011

CAPITOLISMS: Have gun, will carry … into Capitol?

So, what do you think of the Legislature’s plans regarding concealed carry in the state Capitol?

Oct 28, 2011

Justices to discuss weapons in court chambers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Supreme Court justices plan to discuss polices on concealed weapons in their state Capitol chambers next month. The state’s new concealed carry law goes into effect Tuesday. The statutes generally prohibit the public from bringing hidden weapons into courthouses, but allow judges and prosecutors to go armed. Gov. Scott Walker’s […]

Oct 21, 2011

AG defends concealed carry rules to NRA

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TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen formally defended Wisconsin’s new concealed weapons rules Thursday against complaints from the National Rifle Association that the regulations are too draconian, saying the state Justice Department was well within its authority and helped clarify the law. Van Hollen, a Republican, has […]

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