Posted March 29, 2017 8:38 am by Comments

By Chris Eger

Wisconsin state Sen. David Craig is backing a measure that would change several the state’s gun laws– including making it optional to get a concealed carry permit before carrying. (Photo: Sen. Craig)
A group of about 40 Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a proposal that would let the Constitution be the only license needed to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin.
The measure — introduced by Sen. David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, and 39 co-sponsors — aims to keep in place the state’s concealed carry permitting system for those who want it while making it optional for those who want to carry without a license.
“At its essence, this bill does two things: removes barriers to the exercise of a constitutional right and simplifies the law,” said Craig in a statement. “If you decide to carry a weapon to protect yourself or your family, you should be able to do so easily – without bureaucratic hurdles and without cost.”
The legislation repeals and amends a number of Wisconsin’s firearms laws. Besides allowing concealed carry without a license — unlicensed open carry is already legal — the measure adds provisions for electronic weapons to the books, trims allowable gun free zones and

Source: Guns.com

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