Conceal and Carry

So this is getting everyone all hot and bothered.

"it gives the public the opportunity to defend themselves!"
"It will lead to more random shootings and accidents"
"it puts more guns in society, that's bad."
"the people using guns illegally are buying them illegally."
"any random crazy person can buy a gun!"
"Now Im afraid to walk down the streets!"

SETTLE THE FUCK DOWN!
Whether you agree with the bill, disagree, like guns or not, you should educate yourself at least a little bit.

-48 other states already have conceal and carry laws. It's nothing new, it's nothing crazy.
-Wisconsin and Illinois are the only states yet to allow some kind of conceal and carry.
-Wisconsin's previous/current law was open carry. Meaning the public has been allowed to carry guns, they just had to be easily visible and outside of your clothes
-The bill requires you to have a background check and take classes. Felons will still not be able to legally have guns.
-They are not allowed in schools or other law enforcement related facilities
-Signs can be posted on private residences and business banning guns.
-Signs can be posted on govt. buildings (the capitol) but not govt. owned grounds(city parks)
-Permits and photo ID must be held by gun carriers when carrying a concealed weapon.
-The Permits also would allow tasers or other electric weapons.
-Holders must be over 21
-Permit holders could bring a weapon into a bar, but they would not be allowed to drink.
-Most data and research says that concealed and carry laws have little to no effect on violent crimes. There is not the feared increase, nor is there a significant decrease.


SO! now that we have some (really) basic info, go ahead and make your judgement. If you think guns are the devil or  need to carry a gun cuz your dick's too small, these facts probably won't have any effect on your viewpoint. For the rest of us, hopefully we can start to put together some informed ideas, criticisms or praises about the bill and, either way, at least we know a bit more about what's going on.