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Walker approves concealed carry rules (UPDATE)
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Friday reluctantly approved temporary rules that would allow Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law to take effect next month, bucking complaints from the National Rifle Association that the regulations are too strict. The state Justice Department has been scrambling to craft administrative […]
Walker reviewing proposed concealed carry rules (UPDATE)
Over objections of the National Rifle Association and some Republican lawmakers, anyone wishing to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin would have to undergo four hours of training even though the law does not require that.
Wis. Attorney General Van Hollen supports guns in Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he doesn’t have a problem with people carrying concealed weapons in the state Capitol. A new law allowing Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons goes into effect Nov. 1. The state Department of Administration is still crafting a policy on whether people can carry […]
Wis. AG defends concealed carry rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is defending the state Justice Department’s concealed carry regulations. The Justice Department is drafting rules to enact a new law that allows Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons. The National Rifle Association sent Van Hollen a letter Wednesday accusing the DOJ of going beyond the law’s […]
Views from around the state: State Supremes make right choice; DOJ falters on concealed carry training rules
It might have made for great reality TV, but we doubt it would have resulted in better legal decisions. A proposal by Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson to open case deliberations to the public recently died a quick death after it got a chilly reception from the four conservative justices on the high court.
Concealed carry = lease leverage?
Wisconsin’s legalization of carrying concealed weapons could lead to more businesses pulling the trigger on commercial leases.
Walker signs concealed-carry bill into law (UPDATE)
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has become the 49th state to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons. Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Friday afternoon removing the state’s ban. Except for a few minor aspects, the bulk of the law goes into effect in November. Gun supporters say legalizing concealed carry in Wisconsin has been […]
Walker to sign concealed carry next week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign a bill allowing Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons next week. Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie says Walker will sign the measure at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at the Grand Lodge Hotel in Wausau. The bill allows people who obtain a permit and go […]
Wis. one of last states to approve concealed carry
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers in Wisconsin, one of the last states to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons, approved lifting the ban Tuesday and sent Republican Gov. Scott Walker a measure he is expected to quickly sign into law. Once Wisconsin’s measure takes effect this fall, Illinois will be […]
Assembly to vote on concealed-carry bill (UPDATE)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of a bill legalizing the carrying of concealed weapons in Wisconsin say it’s overdue and law-abiding citizens need it to protect themselves. The state Assembly debated the bill Tuesday and was expected to pass it and send it to Gov. Scott Walker later in the day. Democratic opponents say putting […]
Assembly to vote on concealed carry Tuesday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Assembly plans on passing a bill Tuesday to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons. The Senate passed the measure earlier this week. Once it clears the Assembly next week, it will head to Republican Gov. Scott Walker who is a supporter. Republican leaders in the Assembly met early […]
Senate votes to legalize concealed carry
By DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow concealed weapons in the state Capitol and other public places, but not in police stations, courthouse and other specifically exempted locations. The final vote was 25-8, with all 19 Republicans and six Democrats supporting it, and […]
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