Bill > SB487

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining and renewing a concealed weapon license in Wisconsin, introducing several significant changes to the existing law. The bill mandates that firearms safety courses for initial licensing must now include live ammunition training, comprehensive safety and storage instructions (including how to safely store weapons while traveling or in vehicles), methods to prevent accidental shootings, suicide prevention information, and training on de-escalation techniques. Unlike the current law, which previously did not require live ammunition practice, this bill makes such training mandatory. Additionally, the bill eliminates the option of using a hunter education program as proof of training and introduces a new requirement for license renewal: applicants must complete a continuing firearms safety course with the same content as the initial training course. The Department of Justice (DOJ) will be required to issue renewal licenses within 21 days of receiving all required documentation, and the new training requirements will apply to all license applications submitted on or after the bill's effective date, representing a significant update to Wisconsin's concealed weapon licensing process with an emphasis on comprehensive safety education.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb487