Wisconsin.... Almost there

[RoyGBiv]

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Published June 14, 2011| Associated Press

The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would allow concealed weapons in most public places.

All 19 Senate Republicans voted for the bill Tuesday, along with six Democrats. Eight other Democrats opposed it.

The bill would make Wisconsin the 49th state to legalize carrying hidden guns. Those who want to carry the weapons would have to obtain a permit.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker backs the bill. Before it would get to him, it must also pass the Assembly. That could happen later in the week.

The bill allows concealed weapons except in places such as police stations, courthouses and Milwaukee's Summerfest music festival.

Republicans say the bill will allow people to defend themselves. Democrats say the fact that exemptions were needed proves how inherently unsafe the measure is.

[Coogan]

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The Wisconsin State Assembly just passed the senate bill, so now it goes to Gov. Walker who said he would sign it. It could become law on either Oct 1 or Nov 1, depending on when the Governor signs the bill.

It looks like a very good bill. They will get 1) licensed concealed carry, 2) employee parking lots, 3) car-carry without a license. They also will keep their right to open-carry.

Not bad at all...

[RHenriksen]

I would say 49 down, 1 to go, but we should really just count shall issue states.

[Tamie]

Permits that require training would cost a maximum of $50 and be valid for five years. Renewing a license would cost $25. To get a permit, people would have to offer proof they have passed a course on firearms training, firearms safety or hunter safety.

Nice. Texas could learn a thing or two from other states.

[RHenriksen]

Permits that require training would cost a maximum of $50 and be valid for five years. Renewing a license would cost $25. To get a permit, people would have to offer proof they have passed a course on firearms training, firearms safety or hunter safety.

Nice. Texas could learn a thing or two from other states.

Amen. Perhaps the Texas budget won't be quite so bleak two years from now, and paring back on our local second amendment tax could be put on the agenda?