AB444: Bill Text

AB444,7,14 (3) In order to receive a grant under this section, the person creating or improving a shooting range shall agree to provide, for a fee of not more than $20, a firearm safety course or class that will qualify an individual to satisfy the requirements under s. 175.50 (3) (h) for a license to carry a concealed weapon.

AB444,7,18 (4) In determining whether to make a grant under this section to a particular applicant, the department shall consider the potential of the project to meet the needs of firearm safety courses or classes in the area served by the shooting range relative to the proposed cost of the construction or improvement.

AB444,7,20 (5) The department shall promulgate rules establishing a procedure for applying for grants under this section.

AB444, s. 9 Section 9. 29.621 (4) of the statutes is renumbered 29.621 (4) (a) and amended to read:

AB444,8,4 29.621 (4) (a) Except as provided in s. 29.091 (1), no owner of a wildlife refuge, and no other person, may hunt or trap within the boundaries of any wildlife refuge or, except as provided in par. (b), have in his or her possession or under his or her control in the wildlife refuge a gun, firearm, bow or crossbow, unless the gun or firearm is unloaded, the bow or crossbow is unstrung and the gun, firearm, bow or crossbow is enclosed within a carrying case. Nothing in this section may prohibit, prevent or interfere with the department in the destruction of injurious animals.

AB444, s. 10 Section 10. 29.621 (4) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB444,8,10 29.621 (4) (b) The prohibition of the possession or control of a loaded or unencased gun or firearm in par. (a) does not apply to the possession of a handgun, as defined in s. 175.35 (1) (b), by a person who holds a valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued under s. 175.50 or an out-of-state licensee, as defined in s. 175.50 (1) (g).

AB444, s. 11 Section 11. 59.25 (3) (u) of the statutes is created to read:

AB444,8,14 59.25 (3) (u) 1. Subject to the terms of an agreement under s. 175.50 (2) (c), deposit all moneys received under s. 175.50 (7) (bd), (13), and (15) (b) 4. a. and (d) 1. in the general fund of the county.

AB444,8,17 2. Forward all moneys received under s. 175.50 (7) (bh) and (15) (b) 4. b. to the state treasurer for payment of firearms restrictions record searches conducted under s. 175.50 (9g) at the request of the county's sheriff.

AB444,8,20 3. Forward all moneys received under s. 175.50 (7) (bp) and (15) (b) 4. c. to the state treasurer for deposit in the conservation fund to be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (5) (csr).

AB444,8,24 4. Subject to the terms of an agreement under s. 175.50 (2) (c), deposit all moneys received from payments made under s. 175.50 (7) (bt) and (15) (b) 4. d. in the law enforcement excellence fund established under s. 175.50 (20) and make payments from the fund for the purposes of s. 175.50 (20) (b).

AB444, s. 12 Section 12. 165.82 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB444,9,3 165.82 (2) Except as provided in s. ss. 175.35 and 175.50, the department of justice shall not impose fees for criminal history searches for purposes related to criminal justice.

AB444, s. 13 Section 13. 167.31 (4) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:

AB444,9,8 167.31 (4) (ar) Subsections (2) (a), (b), and (c) and (3) (a) and (b) do not apply to the placement, possession, transportation, or loading of a handgun, as defined in s. 175.35 (1) (b), by a person who holds a valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued under s. 175.50 or an out-of-state licensee, as defined in s. 175.50 (1) (g).

AB444, s. 14 Section 14. 175.50 of the statutes is created to read:

AB444,9,11 175.50 License to carry a concealed weapon. (1) Definitions. In this section:

AB444,9,12 (a) Except in subs. (2g) (b) and (11) (c) 2., "carry" means to go armed with.

AB444,9,13 (aj) "Department" means the department of justice.

AB444,9,14 (am) "Drunk driving offense" means any of the following:

AB444,9,15 1. A violation of s. 346.63 or a local ordinance in conformity with that section.

AB444,9,17 2. A violation of a law of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state in conformity with s. 346.63.

AB444,9,23 3. A violation of the law of another jurisdiction, as defined in s. 340.01 (41m), that prohibits use of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, while under the influence of a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog, or a combination thereof, with an excess or specified range of alcohol concentration, or while under the influence of any drug to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving, as those or substantially similar terms are used in that jurisdiction's laws.

AB444,9,25 (b) "Firearms restrictions record search" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (at).

AB444,10,1 (c) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c).

AB444,10,3 (d) "Licensee" means an individual holding a valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued under this section.

AB444,10,4 (e) "Misdemeanor crime of violence" means any of the following:

AB444,10,6 1. A misdemeanor violation of chs. 940, 941, or 948 or of s. 947.013 or a violation of s. 947.01.

AB444,10,8 2. A crime under federal law or the law of another state that is comparable to a crime described in subd. 1.

AB444,10,11 (f) "Out-of-state authorization" means a valid permit or a valid license issued by another state documenting that a person is authorized under the law of that state to carry a concealed weapon in that state.

AB444,10,15 (g) "Out-of-state licensee" means an individual who has been issued an out-of-state authorization and who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or from possessing a firearm that has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce under federal law.

AB444,10,16 (h) "Private property" has the meaning given in s. 943.13 (1e) (e).

AB444,10,18 (i) "Proprietor" means a person to whom a Class "B" or "Class B" license or permit has been issued under ch. 125.

AB444,10,23 (j) "Weapon" means a handgun, as defined in s. 175.35 (1) (b), an electric weapon, as defined in s. 941.295 (4), a tear gas gun, a knife other than a switchblade knife under s. 941.24, or a billy club. "Weapon" does not include a machine gun, as defined in s. 941.27 (1), a short-barreled rifle, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (b), or a short-barreled shotgun, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (c).

AB444,11,3 (2) Issuance of license. (a) Except as provided in pars. (b) 1. and (c), each county, through its sheriff, shall issue licenses to carry a concealed weapon to an individual who meets the qualifications specified in sub. (3) and who completes the application process specified in sub. (7). A license to carry a concealed weapon issued under this section shall meet the requirements specified in sub. (2m).

AB444,11,6 (b) 1. A sheriff may, but is not required to, issue licenses to carry a concealed weapon under this section if, before the first day of the 4th month beginning after the effective date of this subdivision .... [revisor inserts date], all of the following occur:

AB444,11,8 a. The sheriff requests the county board of the sheriff's county to authorize him or her to decline to issue licenses to carry a concealed weapon under this section.

AB444,11,11 b. After receiving a request from the sheriff under subd. 1. a., the county board of the sheriff's county grants the sheriff's request by a two-thirds vote of all the members of the board.

AB444,11,14 2. At any time the county board of the sheriff's county may rescind the authorization it grants under subd. 1. by a two-thirds vote of all members of the county board.

AB444,11,18 (c) Any 2 or more sheriffs may by agreement jointly exercise powers granted to them and discharge duties imposed on them under this section. An agreement for joint issuance of licenses to carry a concealed weapon under this section may be entered into at any time and shall satisfy all of the following criteria:

AB444,11,19 1. The agreement shall be in writing.

AB444,11,21 2. The agreement shall be approved by the county board of the county of each sheriff who is a party to the agreement.

AB444,11,24 2m. The agreement shall specify how the powers and duties that are the subject of the agreement are to be allocated among the sheriffs that are parties to the agreement.

AB444,12,3 3. The agreement shall specify how costs incurred and moneys received under this section shall be apportioned among the sheriffs who are a party to the agreement and their respective counties.

AB444,12,5 4. The agreement shall designate one county to be identified as the county of issuance.

AB444,12,9 5. If a sheriff who is party to an agreement has issued licenses under this section before entering into the agreement, the agreement shall provide for the renewal of any licenses that were issued by that sheriff before he or she entered into the agreement.

AB444,12,12 (2g) Carrying a concealed weapon; carrying and display of license or authorization. (a) A licensee or an out-of-state licensee may carry a concealed weapon anywhere in this state except as provided under sub. (16) or s. 941.20 (1) (b).

AB444,12,15 (b) A licensee shall carry his or her license and an out-of-state licensee shall carry his or her out-of-state authorization at all times during which he or she is going armed with a concealed weapon.

AB444,12,19 (c) If he or she is carrying a concealed weapon, a licensee shall display his or her license and an out-of-state licensee shall display his or her out-of-state authorization to a law enforcement officer upon the request of the law enforcement officer.

AB444,13,2 (2m) License document; content of license. (a) Subject to pars. (b), (c), and (d), the department shall design a single license document for licenses issued and renewed under this section. The department shall complete the design of the license document no later than the first day of the 4th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph .... [revisor inserts date], and shall distribute the design for the license document to any sheriff who issues licenses under sub. (2) (a) or (c) for the sheriff to use for licenses that he or she issues under this section.

AB444,13,4 (b) A license document for a license issued under this section shall contain all of the following information on one side:

AB444,13,5 1. The full name, date of birth, and residence address of the licensee.

AB444,13,6 2. A color photograph of the licensee.

AB444,13,8 3. A physical description of the licensee, including gender, height, weight, and hair and eye color.

AB444,13,9 4. The date on which the license was issued.

AB444,13,10 5. The date on which the license expires.

AB444,13,11 6. The name of this state.

AB444,13,12 7. The name of the county that issues the license.

AB444,13,14 8. A unique identification number for each licensee that begins with a unique code number, which the department shall establish, for the county listed in subd. 7.

AB444,13,15 (c) The license document may not contain the licensee's social security number.

AB444,13,19 (d) A license document issued under this section shall be, to the maximum extent possible, tamper proof and shall be produced using the same or similar equipment used by the department of transportation to produce an operator's license under s. 343.17.

AB444,13,21 (3) Qualifications for obtaining a license. An individual is eligible for a license under this section if all of the following apply:

AB444,13,22 (a) The individual is at least 21 years of age.

AB444,13,24 (b) The individual does not have a physical disability that prevents him or her from safely handling a weapon.

AB444,14,2 (c) The individual is not prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm that has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

AB444,14,3 (d) The individual is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29.

AB444,14,5 (e) During the preceding 3 years, the individual has not been civilly committed under s. 51.20 for being drug dependent.

AB444,14,9 (f) During the preceding 3 years, the individual has not been convicted for any violation, or for the solicitation, conspiracy, or attempt to commit any violation, of ch. 961 or of a federal law or a law of another state that is comparable to any provision of ch. 961.

AB444,14,14 (g) The individual does not chronically and habitually use alcohol beverages or other substances to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired. A person is presumed chronically and habitually to use alcohol beverages or other substances to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired if, within the preceding 3 years, any of the following applies:

AB444,14,16 1. The individual has been committed for involuntary treatment under s. 51.45 (13).

AB444,14,17 2. The individual has been convicted of a violation of s. 941.20 (1) (b).

AB444,14,19 3. In 2 or more cases arising out of separate incidents, a court has found the individual to have committed a drunk driving offense.

AB444,14,20 (h) The individual has done one of the following:

AB444,14,22 2. Successfully completed a National Rifle Association firearm training or firearm safety course or class.

AB444,14,25 3. Successfully completed a firearm training or firearm safety course or class conducted by an instructor certified either by the state in which the course or class was conducted or by the National Rifle Association.

AB444,15,6 4. Successfully completed a firearm safety or firearm training course or class that is available to the general public and that is offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public school, institution, or organization, or a firearm training school, if the course or class uses instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the department or if the curriculum meets the minimum requirements of the law enforcement standards board.

AB444,15,9 5. Successfully completed a firearm safety or firearm training course or class offered for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, special deputies, private detectives licensed under s. 440.26, or other security or law enforcement personnel.

AB444,15,12 6. Participated in organized shooting competitions or military training that gave the applicant experience with firearms that the sheriff determines is substantially equivalent to any course or class specified in subds. 2. to 5.

AB444,15,16 (i) The individual has not been found incompetent under ch. 880 or, if the individual has been found incompetent under ch. 880, he or she was subsequently found to be competent and at least 5 years have elapsed from the date that he or she was found to be competent.

AB444,15,22 (j) The individual has not been involuntarily committed for treatment under s. 51.20 due to mental illness or a developmental disability or, if the individual has been involuntarily committed for treatment under s. 51.20 due to mental illness or a developmental disability, he or she shows, through evidence from a psychiatrist licensed in this state, that he or she has not been disabled due to mental illness or a developmental disability for at least 5 years.

AB444,15,24 (k) The individual has not been found incompetent under s. 971.14 or, if the individual has been found incompetent under s. 971.14, one of the following applies:

AB444,16,2 1. He or she was subsequently found to be competent and at least 5 years have elapsed from the date that he or she was found to be competent.

AB444,16,5 2. He or she was not subsequently found to be competent and he or she shows, through evidence from a psychiatrist licensed in this state, that he or she has not been disabled due to mental illness or a developmental disability for at least 5 years.

AB444,16,10 (L) The individual has not been been found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect under s. 971.17 or, if the individual has been found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect under s. 971.17, he or she presents evidence from a psychiatrist licensed in this state that he or she has not been disabled due to mental illness or a developmental disability for at least 5 years.

AB444,16,14 (m) Within the preceding 3 years, the individual was not convicted of a misdemeanor crime of violence or was not serving a sentence, on probation, or subject to a dispositional order under ch. 938 for committing a misdemeanor crime of violence.

AB444,16,17 (n) The individual has not been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor crime of violence for which the prosecution was suspended under a deferred prosecution agreement unless 3 years have elapsed since the date of the agreement.

AB444,16,20 (o) The individual is not the subject of any pending civil or criminal case, the disposition of which could disqualify him or her from having a license under this subsection.

AB444,16,23 (p) The individual has not previously submitted an application for a license under this section to any county and had the application denied, unless each reason for the denial is no longer applicable because of changed circumstances.