Wis. Admin. Code Department of Justice Jus 17.04

Current through November 25, 2024
Section Jus 17.04 - Application procedures for concealed weapon licenses
(1) PROCESSING OF APPLICATION. When the department receives an application for a license to carry concealed weapons under s. 175.60(7), Stats., the department shall do the following in the sequence listed:
(a) Review the application for completeness. An application is complete when the department has received all of the items listed in s. 175.60(7) (a) to (e), Stats.:
1. A completed version of the application form prescribed by the department pursuant to s. 175.60(5) (a), Stats.
2. A statement that the information submitted in the application and any supporting documents are true and complete to the best of the applicant's knowledge.
3. The license replacement, or renewal fee prescribed in s. Jus 17.12(1) or (3).
4. The background check fee prescribed in s. Jus 17.12(2).
5. Proof of training, as provided in s. Jus 17.05.
(am) If an application is complete, the department shall proceed under par. (b). If an application is incomplete, the department shall reject it and shall send written notice of the rejection to the applicant at the residence address provided by the applicant in the application form. The notice of rejection shall explain why the application was found to be incomplete and what must be submitted to complete the application.

Note: The application form is available on the department's Internet site: www.doj.state.wi.us/.

(b) Confirm that the state identification card number submitted by the applicant has been issued to that person by the department of transportation under s. 343.17(3) (a) 4 or 343.50, Stats., and that the number does not correspond to a driver's license or state identification card that is either expired or cancelled. If the applicant's state identification number meets these requirements, the department shall proceed under par. (c). If the applicant's state identification number does not meet these requirements, the department shall deny the application and proceed under sub. (2).
(c) Review the application for age and residence eligibility under s. 175.60(3) (a) and (f), Stats. If the applicant is at least 21 years of age and is a Wisconsin resident, the department shall proceed under par. (d). If the applicant is less than 21 years of age or is not a Wisconsin resident, the department shall deny the application and proceed under sub. (2).
(d) Review the proof of training submitted by the applicant for compliance with the requirements of s. 175.60(4) (a), Stats., and s. Jus 17.05. If the proof of training meets all of those requirements, the department shall proceed under par. (e). If the proof of training fails to meet any of those requirements, the department shall deny the application and proceed under sub. (2).
(e) Enter the application data into the department's license record keeping system, assign the applicant a confirmation number, and proceed under par. (f).
(f) Conduct a background check of the applicant pursuant to s. 175.60(9g), Stats., for the purpose of determining whether issuance of a license to the applicant is prohibited under s. 175.60(3) (b), (c), (d), or (e), Stats. If issuance of a license is not prohibited under s. 175.60(3) (b), (c), (d), or (e), Stats., the department shall issue the license, assign a license number to the licensee, and promptly send the license document to the licensee by 1st class mail. If issuance of a license is prohibited under s. 175.60(3) (b), (c), (d), or (e), Stats., the department shall deny the application and proceed under sub. (2).
(2) DENIAL OF APPLICATION. If an application is denied under sub. (1)(b), (c), (d), or (f), the department shall inform the applicant in writing of the denial. The notice of denial shall state the reasons and factual basis for the denial decision. The notice of denial shall also advise the applicant of the right to seek administrative review of the denial decision under s. Jus 17.09 or judicial review under s. 175.60(14m), Stats. The notice of denial shall be sent to the applicant by a method of shipment that provides confirmation of delivery, including the date of delivery.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Justice Jus 17.04

CR 12-030: cr. Register May 2013 No. 689, eff. 6-1-13; (1) (am) numbered under s. 13.92(4) (b) 1, Stats., Register May 2013 No. 689.