On November 1st, Wisconsin allowed qualified residents to apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon. Many who live in Wisconsin and are not familiar with firearms may find this a bit crazy, but most don't realize that Wisconsin was the 49th state to allow this (Illinois is the lone state that still does not).

I applied for a permit in early November, and got my license today. The letter and license is pictured (with personal info removed) next to my new .38 Ruger LCR with Crimson Trace Lasergrips. Though I don't know how often I'll actually carry, it is nice to know the option now exists in Wisconsin.