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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Justice issues licenses to carry concealed weapons to qualified applicants who submit required materials, including proof that the applicant completed a firearms safety course or program. Under current law, DOJ may not require that the course or program require the applicant to fire live ammunition, and a person who has a license may renew the license without completing another firearms safety course or program. Under this bill, a course or program must require the applicant to fire live ammunition and provide information on gun safety and storage, including safe storage while traveling and safe storage in a vehicle; preventing accidental shootings; and suicide prevention. In addition, a course or program must provide training on de- escalation techniques and strategies. The bill also requires a licensee to complete a continuing firearms safety course or program to renew a license and requires that safety course or program to contain the same content requirements that the bill requires for the initial training. Finally, the bill eliminates the completion of a hunter education program as proof of the training requirement under current law.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining and renewing a concealed carry weapon license in Wisconsin. Currently, applicants could prove their training through various methods, including a hunter education program, but this bill eliminates that option. The new requirements mandate that firearms safety training must now include firing live ammunition, comprehensive safety information, and additional educational components. Specifically, the training course must cover live ammunition practice, firearms safety and storage techniques (including safe storage while traveling and in vehicles), methods to prevent accidental shootings, suicide prevention information, and de-escalation techniques and strategies. Furthermore, the bill introduces a continuing education requirement, meaning that license renewal will now necessitate completing a new safety course with the same detailed training components. The Department of Justice (DOJ) will be responsible for implementing these new training standards, and the changes will apply to all new and renewed license applications starting on the bill's effective date. These modifications aim to enhance firearm safety education and responsible weapon handling for concealed carry license holders in Wisconsin.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab484 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB484.pdf |
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