Wisconsin receives scores of concealed carry applications

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Justice Department has received more than 100 concealed carry permit applications so far.

DOJ spokeswoman Dana Brueck says as of early afternoon Tuesday, the agency had received 110 applications, approved 90 and printed 42 permits.

Tuesday is the first day Wisconsin residents can apply for concealed carry permits. Brueck says people downloaded about 83,000 application forms from DOJ’s website between midnight and 9 a.m.

Applicants must either mail the paperwork to DOJ or drop it off in person at the agency’s state Capitol office.