I called the DOJ about reciprocity. They said that after the bill passes they will examine other states' permitting requirements to see if there is similar requirements, i.e. Florida, Utah, etc. I directed them to Florida and Utah's list of states with whom they have reciprocity for an easy guide.
While I lobbied for Constitutional Carry, I think this bill is a good compromise in that it does not make training or permitting onerous or too expensive. Personally, I have a Florida CCW permit. As a former military LEO, I was able to obtain the permit based on existing training; just like what this bill requires. The cost, however, was about $165 for 5 years (now 7 years). I can handle $50 for the permit in WI. If there is reciprocity like with FL and UT, I will not need to renew my Florida CCW permit.
As an aside, I am honestly surprised at the reaction of some people on some of the blogs. Perhaps they are trolls, but people are calling for Walker's and other Republican's recalls over not having passed constitutional carry. One person actually made reference to Nazi Germany because of permit requirements. People need to get a grip. So, because people need to get a permit that doesn't require fingerprinting, and minimal training, they want Doyle back?
For the people getting all apoplectic over this bill, go pitch a tent in Madison with the other zombies.
