How do I get a concealed carry permit in Wisconsin?

Q: How do I get a concealed carry permit in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin regulates concealed carry under Wis. Stat. § 175.60 , administered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). 1. Eligibility (§ 175.60(3)) - At least 21 years old . - Wisconsin resident. - U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. - Not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. - No felony or specified violent misdemeanor conviction. - Not subject to a court order related to domestic violence or harassment. 2. Training Requirement (§ 175.60(4)) - One of the following: - Hunter education program (Wisconsin or another state). - Firearms safety training by a national or state organization (e.g., NRA Basic Pistol). - Military training documented by DD-214 or equivalent. - Law enforcement training course. - Minimum 4 hours is standard for civilian courses. 3. Application - Apply by mail or online through the Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau . - Submit Form DOJ-2922, training certificate, copy of ID, and fee. - No fingerprinting required. 4. Fees - $40 initial application. - $22 renewal. 5. Processing - 21 days by statute (§ 175.60(9)) — among the fastest in the country. 6. Restricted Locations (§ 175.60(16)) - Police stations, prisons, courthouses, mental health facilities, beyond security checkpoints at airports, schools (limited exceptions), and posted private property (sign meeting Wis. Stat. § 943.13(2)(bm) specs). 7. Reciprocity - Wisconsin recognizes permits from ~26 states (those with substantially similar requirements); Wisconsin CCW honored in ~37 states . 8. Renewal - Valid 5 years ; renewal $22 with continuing eligibility certification (no re-training required by statute). This is legal information, not legal advice.

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Wisconsin regulates concealed carry under Wis. Stat. § 175.60, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ).

1. Eligibility (§ 175.60(3))

At least 21 years old.

Wisconsin resident.

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.

No felony or specified violent misdemeanor conviction.

Not subject to a court order related to domestic violence or harassment.

2. Training Requirement (§ 175.60(4))

One of the following:

- Hunter education program (Wisconsin or another state).

- Firearms safety training by a national or state organization (e.g., NRA Basic Pistol).

- Military training documented by DD-214 or equivalent.

- Law enforcement training course.

Minimum 4 hours is standard for civilian courses.

3. Application

Apply by mail or online through the Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau.

Submit Form DOJ-2922, training certificate, copy of ID, and fee.

No fingerprinting required.

4. Fees

$40 initial application.

$22 renewal.

5. Processing

21 days by statute (§ 175.60(9)) — among the fastest in the country.

6. Restricted Locations (§ 175.60(16))

Police stations, prisons, courthouses, mental health facilities, beyond security checkpoints at airports, schools (limited exceptions), and posted private property (sign meeting Wis. Stat. § 943.13(2)(bm) specs).

7. Reciprocity

Wisconsin recognizes permits from ~26 states (those with substantially similar requirements); Wisconsin CCW honored in ~37 states.

8. Renewal

Valid 5 years; renewal $22 with continuing eligibility certification (no re-training required by statute).

This is legal information, not legal advice.