WISCONSIN: 20,000+ CCW applications in first week of new law.

[GreenStormCloud]

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/more-than-20000-conceal-carry-applications-pour-in-this-week-0e2u5so-133267038.html
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has received more than 20,000 concealed carry applications since the law took effect Tuesday.

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State officials have said they anticipate that as many as 200,000 applications could be submitted in the first few months.

To receive a concealed carry permit in Wisconsin, applicants must be at least 21, pass a background check and undergo training. Wisconsin becomes the 49th state to allow people to carry concealed weapons; Illinois is the only state without a concealed carry law.

Must be part of that backlash we keep hearing about.

[LAGC]

1. Lots more people carrying guns, and violent crime rates keep falling.

Imagine that.

[rbixby]

3. While I agree with you on that point

I think it sets a dangerous precedent by not requiring a firearms safety course before getting a CCW permit. Its going to be easier to get a CCW in Wisonsin than it is to vote soon, that's a scary thought.

[Abin Sur]

5. In Vermont, no permit has been required for decades.

This is now also the case in Alaska, Arizona, and Wyoming. Doesn't seem to be a problem...

[Wisconsinite]

2. Walker fancies himself a Texas Ranger

I'm sure he watched every episode of that wingnutty show.

[rl6214]

4. Our hall canadian hall monitor should be along any moment

to proclaim that we don't need two threads on this subject.

[Hoopla Phil]

6. The People don't really want CCW laws. It's just an NRA propaganda plot.

At least that's what I've read.:eyes:

[NewMoonTherian]

7. I agree. The law has no business regulating carry. n/t