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Forty-eight states currently allow civilians to carry concealed firearms. Sadly, Wisconsin is one of the two states that infringe upon a constitutionally protected right by ensuring that criminals are the only civilians allowed to protect themselves with a concealed firearm.
One means of rectifying this situation is to implement a concealed carry permit system in Wisconsin. Under such a system, civilians could apply for a permit, pay a permit fee, demonstrate proficiency with a weapon, and be allowed to lawfully carry a concealed firearm. This would:
-require additional government staff to administer the permit system, increasing the size of government
-add another aspect of control to the governmental responsibilities, expanding the scope of government
-require, in addition to more staff, some means of managing the database of permit holders and providing access to local law enforcement. The State's recent history with purchasing new database systems has been fraught with schedule delays and cost overruns.
-remove money from taxpayer pockets to fund permit application fees and required training classes
-deny timely access to concealed carry to those whose decision is driven by situations involving domestic abuse, harassment, stalking, or other criminal activity
Please compare these points with items 1-4, above.
Should you decide to pursue a permit system, plan on spending considerable time with your colleagues debating (for starters):
-which level of government will manage the permit system (state, county or local, and if state, which department? if local or county, how will the state provide oversight to ensure proper program execution?)
-what proficiency will need to be demonstrated to acquire a permit?
-what will the training requirements be?
-how long will a permit last?
-who's authorized to provide training, and what are their required qualifications?
-what is the appeals process if denied a permit?
-what is the permit (ID card, paper license, photolaminate?), where do you acquire it, etc?
Please consider item 5, above.
A second option to address the concealed carry issue in Wisconsin would be to simply repeal the current ban on carrying a concealed weapon, SS. 941.23. Governor-elect Walker has stated he would sign such a repeal.
A ban repeal would be simple to take up in the legislature, would not expand government size, scope, or budget, and would not cost taxpayers a dime.
As you consider the best means to allow law-abiding Wisconsin residents the means to protect themselves, please keep in mind that your employment status is probationary, and up for review during the next election cycle.
Again, congratulations, and welcome to the team.
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Forty-eight states currently allow civilians to carry concealed firearms. Sadly, Wisconsin is one of the two states that infringe upon a constitutionally protected right by ensuring that criminals are the only civilians allowed to protect themselves with a concealed firearm.
One means of rectifying this situation is to implement a concealed carry permit system in Wisconsin. Under such a system, civilians could apply for a permit, pay a permit fee, demonstrate proficiency with a weapon, and be allowed to lawfully carry a concealed firearm. This would:
-require additional government staff to administer the permit system, increasing the size of government
-add another aspect of control to the governmental responsibilities, expanding the scope of government
-require, in addition to more staff, some means of managing the database of permit holders and providing access to local law enforcement. The State's recent history with purchasing new database systems has been fraught with schedule delays and cost overruns.
-remove money from taxpayer pockets to fund permit application fees and required training classes
-deny timely access to concealed carry to those whose decision is driven by situations involving domestic abuse, harassment, stalking, or other criminal activity
Please compare these points with items 1-4, above.
Should you decide to pursue a permit system, plan on spending considerable time with your colleagues debating (for starters):
-which level of government will manage the permit system (state, county or local, and if state, which department? if local or county, how will the state provide oversight to ensure proper program execution?)
-what proficiency will need to be demonstrated to acquire a permit?
-what will the training requirements be?
-how long will a permit last?
-who's authorized to provide training, and what are their required qualifications?
-what is the appeals process if denied a permit?
-what is the permit (ID card, paper license, photolaminate?), where do you acquire it, etc?
Please consider item 5, above.
A second option to address the concealed carry issue in Wisconsin would be to simply repeal the current ban on carrying a concealed weapon, SS. 941.23. Governor-elect Walker has stated he would sign such a repeal.
A ban repeal would be simple to take up in the legislature, would not expand government size, scope, or budget, and would not cost taxpayers a dime.
As you consider the best means to allow law-abiding Wisconsin residents the means to protect themselves, please keep in mind that your employment status is probationary, and up for review during the next election cycle.
Again, congratulations, and welcome to the team.
