Wisconsin -- State issues 100,000 concealed carry permits

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An update from behind the "Cheese Curtain". FYI, the State got CC in November of 2011.
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Madison, WI (AP) - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Friday he doesn't know whether Wisconsin is any more or less safe now that 100,000 permits have been issued allowing people to carry concealed weapons.

But Van Hollen, speaking inside the Department of Justice room where the permits are printed, said no problems have been reported since the law went into effect six months ago, refuting arguments made by "doomsday people" concerned about legalizing the carrying of concealed weapons.

Van Hollen, who holds the first permit issued by the state, said he firmly believes that people ought to be able to defend themselves and the law empowers law-abiding citizens.......

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