WI SB487

Requires concealed carry license applicants to complete firearms training that includes firing live ammunition, which current law prohibits the Department of Justice from mandating

Mandates training courses cover gun safety and storage (including vehicle and travel storage), accidental shooting prevention, suicide prevention, and de-escalation techniques and strategies

Eliminates hunter education program completion as acceptable proof of training for concealed carry license applicants

Requires license holders to complete a continuing firearms safety course meeting the same content requirements before renewing their license, whereas current law allows renewal without additional training

Applies to all new license applications and renewals submitted on or after the effective date