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My CCW Permit

vinchenzo

vinchenzo

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Well, better late than never I suppose. I FINALLY got my CCW LICENSE. After almost a year and a half of open carrying, and a year and a half of aggravation, worrying about school zones, driving with my firearm, etc etc, I applied for and got my CCW permit.

Number 205,6XX. By my calculation, that's just shy of 4% of the residents in WI who have their CCW (Could be, and probably am wrong, so don't hang me for it). Turn around time was quick too, I mailed it in on 15 Nov and got it today (20 Nov). Let me just say, it's a big relief knowing I don't have to worry about being within 1000' of a school zone, or trying to figure out what exactly is considered open carry in a vehicle.

Just thought I'd share and let people know where we're at number-wise.
 
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vinchenzo said:
I FINALLY got my CCW Permit.
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For what state? UT has permits, but for concealed carry, not for committing crimes.

Number 205,6XX. By my calculation, that's just shy of 4% of the residents in WI
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When you take only the over-21 group, it's about 5%.

2012 total WI population 5,726,398
Under 18 = 23% of population
Using the 18+ yo figure is 4.7% of adults with a ccl.

Using a guess of 25% to fudge for the 18-21yo group (might be higher)
5,726,398 x .75 = 4,294,799
(205,600 / 4,294,799) x 100 = 4.8%

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55000.html
 
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vinchenzo

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MKEgal said:
For what state? UT has permits, but for concealed carry, not for committing crimes.
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Edited. Nevermind. Forgot to eat my Wheaties this morning and my brain wasn't functioning. lol


MKEgal said:
When you take only the over-21 group, it's about 5%.

2012 total WI population 5,726,398
Under 18 = 23% of population
Using the 18+ yo figure is 4.7% of adults with a ccl.

Using a guess of 25% to fudge for the 18-21yo group (might be higher)
5,726,398 x .75 = 4,294,799
(205,600 / 4,294,799) x 100 = 4.8%

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55000.html
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And I knew my math would be off. I completely forgot to factor in the over 21 part. Thanks for the correction.
 
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Law abider said:
HURRAY!!
Why so long?
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As ridiculous as this sounds over $40, money. Money was the issue. Finances with the wife were awfully, awfully tight. We finally caught up, and I finally got fed up not having it. So it was my birthday present this year.
 
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vinchenzo said:
As ridiculous as this sounds over $40, money. Money was the issue. Finances with the wife were awfully, awfully tight. We finally caught up, and I finally got fed up not having it. So it was my birthday present this year.
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Sounds like my story when I want to buy a gun or ammo. Wifey does the budget and it is very very tight. My birthday is next month and I wonder what I'll be able to buy. Bet we two are the only ones with no dough on this blog
 
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Law abider said:
Sounds like my story when I want to buy a gun or ammo. Wifey does the budget and it is very very tight. My birthday is next month and I wonder what I'll be able to buy. Bet we two are the only ones with no dough on this blog
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Probably.... Oh well, I'm gonna hit Powerball one of these days, and I can own anything I want to lol.
 
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Nightmare said:
It is better to want just what you have than to have just what you want.
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I agree.

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Powerball costs $300 per year for a 1:2 x 10^8 chance on hitting - quite the same sized number as killing someone with a random air-shot.
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I think I've only bought like 3 tickets in the last 18 months, so my odds are far less likely than even that.
 
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"It is better to want just what you have than to have just what you want".

I actually saw this on a sign while shopping last weekend.

Good job though on perseverance to get money for the application. There are a lot of small ways though to cut a buck here and there and end up with the money.
 
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