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Article: PANEL OKS CONCEALED WEAPONS BILL.(FRONT)
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- The Capital Times
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- October 13, 2003
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Byline: Matt Pommer The Capital Times
A state Senate committee today endorsed a bill to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons, after adding a property rights amendment. Its chief author said the bill would make Wisconsin safer.
The amendment would allow property owners to post signs saying they prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons. Churches, businesses, banking institutions and medical facilities had sought the right to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons in their buildings.
Under the legislation a person would be required to get a license to carry a concealed weapon. A background check and gun training would be required to ...