Reciprocity Guidelines for Wisconsin

January 13, 2016

The state of Wisconsin honors the following states when it comes to permits/licenses:

(3) Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
(4) Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
(5) Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
(6) Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee Texas
Utah
(1) Virginia
Washington
(2) West Virginia
Wyoming
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands

*Virginia- The state of Wisconsin will not acknowledge the permit / license of any Virginia residents. Except their Non-Resident Permit/ License.

*West Virginian- The state of Wisconsin will only acknowledge West Virginia’s permits issued or renewed after June 8, 2012

*Alaska- The state of Wisconsin will only honor licenses issued or renewed after January 1, 2013

*Missouri- The state of Wisconsin will only honor licenses issued or renewed on or after August 28, 2013

*Nevada- The state of Wisconsin will only honored Permits Issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2011.

*Ohio- The state of Wisconsin will only honored Permits Issued or renewed on or after March 23, 2015 This state honors non-resident permits/licenses from all other States that it honors, however, the person must be 21 years old and above.

Reciprocity / How This State Honors Other States Permit/ Licenses

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Rules Regarding Concealed Weapons Licenses.

Promulgate by rule a list of states that issue a permit, license, approval, or other authorization to carry a concealed weapon if the permit, license, approval, or other authorization requires, or designates that the holder chose to submit to, a background search that is comparable to a background check as defined in s. 175.60 (1) (ac).