jpm84092
Regular Member
Dear Friends,
Please keep in mind that when it comes to allowing the right to carry a concealed firearm for lawful purposes of protecting self and others, Wisconsin is one of two absolute "right denied" States. Any move toward getting concealed carry is a good move.
I absolutely believe that permit-free carry (with optional permit for those who travel or to account for Federal GFSZ problems) is the right way to go. But, I agree with another member who believes this may be DOA for this legislative session. We can always press the fight closer to election time when the legislators will be all ears.
So, a permit system that is "shall issue" would be a major step for Wisconsin - and a step in the right direction. Thus, it might be a good idea to keep the "tax" limited to the actual cost of administering the program. As for training, the fact is that many States base reciprocity on what is involved in another State's permit process. Utah permits are accepted by so many States because 1) - Utah does daily background checks. 2) Utah requires firearm familiarity and safety training, and 3) Utah requires training in UT and Federal Firearms Law.
So, with the costs of training come the benefits of reciprocity. For those who do not travel, this is unimportant. For others, it is extremely important - especially those who travel to Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida, Michigan, and Colorado. These States only recognize permits from Residents of the States they honor.
To my friends who will not get a WI permit "out of principle", please reconsider. Which is the higher principle - not getting a permit out of one principle, or, accepting the move in the right direction and going out into the day to day world knowing you can lawfully carry a firearm for the purpose of protection of self and others?
I know that I will feel safer in WI when WI gets concealed carry, whether by permit or permit-free. I will feel less safe if WI ultimately goes with a permit system and those who could get a permit do not do so out of "principle".
Please keep in mind that when it comes to allowing the right to carry a concealed firearm for lawful purposes of protecting self and others, Wisconsin is one of two absolute "right denied" States. Any move toward getting concealed carry is a good move.
I absolutely believe that permit-free carry (with optional permit for those who travel or to account for Federal GFSZ problems) is the right way to go. But, I agree with another member who believes this may be DOA for this legislative session. We can always press the fight closer to election time when the legislators will be all ears.
So, a permit system that is "shall issue" would be a major step for Wisconsin - and a step in the right direction. Thus, it might be a good idea to keep the "tax" limited to the actual cost of administering the program. As for training, the fact is that many States base reciprocity on what is involved in another State's permit process. Utah permits are accepted by so many States because 1) - Utah does daily background checks. 2) Utah requires firearm familiarity and safety training, and 3) Utah requires training in UT and Federal Firearms Law.
So, with the costs of training come the benefits of reciprocity. For those who do not travel, this is unimportant. For others, it is extremely important - especially those who travel to Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida, Michigan, and Colorado. These States only recognize permits from Residents of the States they honor.
To my friends who will not get a WI permit "out of principle", please reconsider. Which is the higher principle - not getting a permit out of one principle, or, accepting the move in the right direction and going out into the day to day world knowing you can lawfully carry a firearm for the purpose of protection of self and others?
I know that I will feel safer in WI when WI gets concealed carry, whether by permit or permit-free. I will feel less safe if WI ultimately goes with a permit system and those who could get a permit do not do so out of "principle".