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concealed carry likely in Wisconsin

October 24, 2011

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(GunReports.com) -- The state Department of Justice is expecting an influx of concealed carry permit applications after the law takes effect next month, reports the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

And if Wisconsin residents react to the law like Minnesota and Michigan residents did, the DOJ will see the number of applications increase each year.

After Nov. 1, when Wisconsin's concealed carry law takes effect, residents can apply for a permit to carry a concealed handgun, knife or electronic weapon, such as a Taser.

An initial influx of about 100,000 to 250,000 applications are expected, said Dana Brueck, state DOJ spokeswoman.

"Our surveys have shown an experience of other states that range from 1.5 percent to 13 percent of the population," she said. "This would put us between the range of 50,000 to more than 700,000.

Read more at The Green Bay Press Gazette and then come back to GunReports.com to discuss.

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1.5 to 13%? Now, that is s pretty useless statistic - it's way too wide. So, let's just hope that the number is on the high side. And I'm going to bet a lot of them will be people who work(ed?) for the busted unions. Why? Well, make people feel really insecure and threatened, and what do you expect? What did you guys do when BO got elected - bought more guns and ammo, right? I'm guessing it'll be the same thing there.

Oh goodie! A thousand new government jobs will be created to handle the applications and background checks for the thousand new government jobs needed to handle the CCW applications and background checks. You're welcome, Mr. Obama!


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