Senate Bill 487 proposes significant changes to the training requirements for obtaining and renewing a concealed carry license in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that applicants must complete a firearms safety course that includes live ammunition training, as well as instruction on gun safety, safe storage practices, prevention of accidental shootings, suicide prevention, and de-escalation techniques. Additionally, it requires that individuals seeking to renew their concealed carry licenses complete a continuing education course that covers the same content as the initial training. The bill also removes the option of completing a hunter education program as a means of fulfilling the training requirement.

The legislation includes several amendments to existing statutes, such as repealing the provision that allowed the Department of Justice to issue licenses without requiring live ammunition training. It also renumbers and amends various sections to reflect the new training requirements and introduces new provisions for documenting completion of both initial and continuing training. The changes will apply to all applications for license issuance or renewal submitted on or after the effective date of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 175.60(4)(a)(intro.), 175.60, 175.60(4)(a)1.a, 175.60(4)(a)3, 175.60(15)(d)