Class Registrant Information
Obtain a Wisconsin CCW Permit
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit
What Our Class Teaches
- Proper firearm safety
- Use of lethal force, carry techniques
- Holster styles
- De-escalation, critical thinking
- Use of non-lethal alternatives like Pepper Spray or Tasers.
Our Experience
The training staff involved in teaching our CCW course (and our Intro to Handguns Course) has a collective set of experience as follows:
- 56 years of law enforcement experience
- 33 years of military experience
- 7+ years of NRA instructor experience
Upon completion of our concealed carry class, students will receive all documentation required to apply for a CCW permit in Wisconsin.
Legal Requirements to Get Your Concealed Carry License in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, CCW applicants must provide one of the following forms of firearms training:
- A copy of a Hunter Education certificate from Wisconsin’s Hunter Education program
- A copy of a current or expired CCW license from another state that has not been revoked for cause.
- Documentation of completion of small arms training while serving in the U.S. armed forces, Reserves or National Guard.
- A certification letter from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board or a letter from a Police Department stating you served as a police officer and completed training.
- Documentation that you completed private security training from the Department of Safety and Professional Services or a similar course in another state.
For additional information on obtaining your CCW license in the State of Wisconsin, visit the Wisconsin Department of Justice website, or reach out to our knowledgeable staff.
Wisconsin CCW Laws
- Wisconsin is a shall-issue state.
- Concealed carry weapons (CCW) licenses issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- CWLs can only be issued to residents and military personnel stationed in Wisconsin.
- Applicants must be 21 or older, have completed a firearms training course and meet other criteria.
- More information on CCW training requirements can be found online at the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
- With the exception of military personnel that are stationed in Wisconsin, non-residents cannot obtain a license.
- Concealed carry is legal with a Wisconsin Concealed Weapons License (CWL) or a license/permit from a state that Wisconsin honors.
- Wisconsin will honor permits from states they have reciprocity agreements with, as well as states that require a background check comparable to the check conducted under Wisconsin law.
Where Wisconsin CCW Permits are Valid
According to USACARRY.COM, Wisconsin CCW permits are valid in the following states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Wyoming
Contact The Shooters Sports Center in Racine to sign up for a CCW course.
Shooters of Southeast Wisconsin
For over thirty years, Shooters’ Sports Center Inc. has been a leading provider of pistols, rifles, shotguns, archery equipment, and accessories. The firearm experts on staff have the experience you need when it comes to choosing which make and model you can rely on for years to come. Visit our Racine gun range to browse our wide selection of premier brands to find what’s right for you. Consult with our staff experts, practice shooting at our indoor range, and more.
Concealed Carry Classes in Racine, WI
If you're a southeastern Wisconsin native, or an Illinois resident looking to come up and take classes to protect your 2nd amendment right, our shooting range and CCW classes facility is the best spot around! We're located in Racine, WI, just south of Milwaukee and north of the Illinois border. We commonly attract clients from Burlington, Bristol, Caledonia, Franklin, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, Madison, Milwaukee, Mt Pleasant, North Bay, Oak Creek, Pleasant Prairie, Racine, South Milwaukee, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Waterford, Waukegan, Wind Point and the surrounding communities.