Section 34.03. Initial training requirements for carrying a firearm.

 

(1)   General requirement. Except as provided in sub. (2) , completion of a training program of not less than 36 hours consisting of the following is required as a prerequisite for obtaining an initial certificate of proficiency to carry a firearm under s. SPS 34.02 . The training program shall include all of the following:

(a) Instruction in the dangers relating to the use of the firearm, safety rules, care and cleaning of the firearm.

(b) Training in the care, handling and use of the firearm, provided in accordance with the current firearms training guide which the Wisconsin law enforcement standards board has approved for training Wisconsin law enforcement officers. When the Wisconsin law enforcement standards board has approved a new edition of the training guide to replace an older edition, training which is received after the date of which a new edition is approved may be based on the older edition for a period not to exceed 12 months after approval of the new edition by the board.

(c) Instruction in the legal use of firearms under the provisions of the Wisconsin criminal code and relevant court decisions.

(d) A presentation stressing the ethical and moral considerations which should be taken into account by any person who uses a firearm.

(e) A review of the law regarding lawful detentions.

(f) A review of the law on criminal and civil liability for intentional and negligent acts.

(2)   Equivalent training. A person who had received at least 30 hours of training, as described in sub. (1) , except that the training did not include the provisions of Wisconsin law, as in sub. (1) (b) and (c) , shall complete the 6-hour refresher course under s. SPS 34.02 (3) to satisfy sub. (1) , provided the person was authorized by another licensing jurisdiction or governmental agency to carry a firearm while on duty as a peace officer, a person who stands watch for security purposes or as a private detective at any time during the 5 years preceding application for a permit under s. SPS 34.015 .

History: Cr. Register, October, 1988, No. 394 , eff. 11-1-88; r and recr. Register, December, 1994, No. 468 , eff. 1-1-95; correction in (1) (intro.), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671 ; CR 14-014 : am. (title), (1) (intro.) Register August 2014 No. 704 , eff. 9-1-14.

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The firearms training guide approved by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board is available for inspection at the Division of Professional Credential Processing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI or download the guide from the department of justice webpage: http://doj.wi.gov/ . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1