How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in Wisconsin

If you own a gun and are planning to move to Wisconsin, you may be wondering how to go about obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon. As of right now, there's no way to go about it. For private citizens of the state, carrying a concealed weapon is a Class A Misdemeanor. However, people are working to change this law, and there are ways you can help.

Instructions

1. Join the groups that are currently lobbying to have the ban on carrying concealed weapons lifted. There is strength in numbers.

2. Draw up a petition to have the concealed weapons ban overturned. Garnering support from citizens from other states might be helpful, but the main focus should be signatures from residents of the state.

3. Write to the senate and call for revisions to proposals for carrying concealed weapons. SB 403 was vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle in 2006, citing "unjustified loopholes" and unreasonable exemptions that compromised the safety of Wisconsin citizens. Perhaps the facets of such proposals could be reworked in the direction of safety.

4. Begin a letter-writing campaign to the governor. Encourage friends and family to get involved. Back up arguments with facts and statistics to attain credibility.

5. Seek the assistance of local media. Consider taking out a full-page ad in the local newspaper to generate interest and support within the community.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared to be in it for the long haul. The ban on carrying concealed weapons in Wisconsin has held fast for about 134 years.

• Out-of-state visitors with concealed weapon permits are subject to the same penalties as the citizens of Wisconsin.

Resources

• Contact the governor of Wisconsin here.