Applying for a WI CCW

[Sullyman]

I had my CCW in north Carolina. It expires in 2016. However I changed state residence to Wisconsin in 2012. The Wisconsin CCW application asks for proof of training. One of the acceptable forms of proof is a copy of a CCW license from another state. The Wisconsin form DJ-LE-289 is the Out-of-state License Affirmation form. This form asks the applicant to complete one of two statements.

1. I am currently licensed to carry a firearm in the state of _______ and my license from that state has not been revoked for cause.....

or

2. From ________(starting year) to ______(ending year) I was previously licensed to carry a firearm in the state of _______ and my license from that state has never been revoked for cause.....

My question is this. Did my CCW become invalid when I changed residence to WI? So I would fill in #2 above? Or is it still considered valid (expires 2016) and I would then fill in #1 above.

Any thoughts?
Thanks for your comments

 

[Red Wind]

Tough one. Seems like either would be true. #1 sounds more reasonable, IMO. The word "previously" in #2 pushes me towards #1.

 

[RustyShackelford]

I'm no lawyer but.....

I'm no JD or legal beagle but if you changed residency, I think your former state CCW becomes no longer valid.
Did you obtain a new WI driver's license and DMV reg, proof of resident(home, apt, dwelling)?
The site www.handgunlaw.us may help. I'm not a WI resident but I don't think they have complicated CCW laws. I don't think WI allows open carry either but I may be wrong.

My state CCW is now valid for about 6 more years. I don't plan on moving but if I did, I don't think it would count or be considered a "non resident" CCW where I relocated.

 

[Willie Sutton]

Depends on the state. Florida, for example, does not discriminate between resident or non resident permits. One size fits all. Move out and it's still valid. Get one as a non-resident and move in and you're already set. So the issuing state law is what counts. I am sure there are many differences between them.

From a practical standpoint (being a Wisconsin resident and CCW holder), it really makes no difference. Ink one or the other square and don't think twice about it. You've held (or hold) a permit issued elsewhere. That's all they care about. Wisconsin's "training" requirement is pretty weak. Almost anything will suffice and they are not looking to make a mountain out of a molehill. And welcome to The Badger State!


Willie

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[Gun Master]

CCW in WI

Do they allow you to ask a state "official" (employee) re: completion of the application ? If not, they should.

Otherwise, with the info furnished, I'd mark # 1 .

 

[Zach S]

NC does not issue non-res permits, so unless you can produce a valid NC driver's license, your permit is invalid, even though its not expired...

I would fill out #2, saying you could carry from 2011 to 2012, and attach a copy of your permit, which expires in 2016. Of course, if you did a renewal on 2011, I would put 2006 or whenever you first got it.

I second the motion of getting a FL permit so that, chances are, you're covered. I plan on getting mine in the event that I have a renewal SNAFU five years from now like I did recently.

 

[Onward Allusion]

^^^
That...

BTW, turnaround time for WI permits is pretty darn quick. Something like a week or two.

 

[Sullyman]

I guess we'll see. I sent it in saying #1.. It's been 4 days and the check has not been cashed.......

I'll advise of the outcome

 

[Red Wind]

^ Very good. Please let us know. We could all become Cheesehead's some fine day! Green Bay Packer fan since 1959, Vince's first year. A lot of glory, 7 NFL titles since. Looking for more.

Go Pack.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

You have two different issues:

1. Do you CURRENTLY have a CCW license from North Carolina? Yes, you do. And a check with North Carolina would confirm that.

2. Can you legally carry on your North Carolina CCW now that you live in Wisconsin? Probably not.

 

[Pyzon]

Not to hijack the OP, but another consideration regarding FL is that they waive the training requirement for vets, and accept a DD214 with the application.

 

[Sullyman]

CCW

I filled out #1. Received my permit today. So either it was correct or it did not matter #1 or #2.

Note. Go Pack Go!!!! At Packer/Bear game Sunday night...........Bear fans departed at half time.....Packer fans stayed.......Kind-of-sort-of feel bad for Bears fans...maybe .........sort of......

 

[Red Wind]

Yeah! Sort of! You made my day!

I am envious you were there. Glad all went well with the permit.