Senate Bill 35 and Assembly Bill 49 have both been introduced within their respective chamber in the Wisconsin State Legislature. These companion bills, if passed and enacted in their current form, will repeal Wisconsin’s antiquated 48 hour waiting period for handgun purchases.
This legislation allows a licensed firearm dealer to transfer ownership of a handgun following notice from the Department of Justice that the background check indicates that the purchaser is not prohibited from possessing a firearm.
The 48-Hour Rule for handgun purchases was first enacted in Wisconsin in 1976, prior to background checks on handgun sales. Due to the advent of instant background checks such as the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the 48 hour waiting period has become an unnecessary time tax on both the purchaser and the dealer.
SB 35 and AB 49 are important pro-gun reforms that deserve your support, and your NRA-ILA will keep you updated as this legislation is assigned to committee and moves through the legislative process.
In the meantime, please use the contact information provided below to thank the cosponsors in both chambers.
Senator Van H. Wanggaard (R-21)
Email: Sen.Wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-1832
Senator Thomas Tiffany (R-12)
Email: Sen.Tiffany@legis.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 266-2509
Senator Mary Lazich (R-28)
Email: Sen.Lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-5400
Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-9)
Email: Sen.LeMahieu@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-2056
Senator Terry Moulton (R-23)
Email: Sen.Moulton@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-7511
Senator Stephen L. Nass (R-11)
Email: Sen.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-2635
Representative Thomas Weatherson (R-62)
Email: Rep.Weatherston@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-0731
Representative Romaine Quinn (R-75)
Email: Rep.Quinn@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-2519
Representative Jesse Kremer (R-59)
Email: Rep.Kremer@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-9175
Representative Mary Czaja (R-35)
Email: Rep.Czaja@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-7694
Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-18)
Email: Rep.Thiesfeldt@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3156
Representative Scott Allen (R-97)
Email: Rep.Allen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-8580
Representative Tyler August (R-32)
Email: Rep.August@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-1190
Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-22)
Email: Rep.Brandtjen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 267-2367
Representative Edwards Brooks (R-50)
Email: Rep.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-8531
Representative Robert Brooks (R-60)
Email: Rep.Rob.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 267-2369
Representative David Craig (R-83)
Email: Rep.Craig@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3363
Representative Bob Gannon (R-58)
Email: Rep.Gannon@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 264-8486
Representative Cody Horlacher (R-33)
Email: Rep.Horlacher@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-5715
Representative Adam Jarchow (R-28)
Email: Rep.Jarchow@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 267-2365
Representative Chris Kapenga (R-99)
Email: Rep.Kapenga@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3007
Representative Terry Katsma (R-26)
Email: Rep.Katsma@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-0656
Representative Joel Kleefisch (R-38)
Email: Rep.Kleefisch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-8551
Representative Daniel Knodl (R-24)
Email: Rep.Knodl@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3796
Representative Scott Krug (R-72)
Email: Rep.Krug@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-0215
Representative Bob Kulp (R-69)
Email: Rep.Kulp@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 267-0280
Representative Thomas Larson (R-67)
Email: Rep.Larson@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-1194
Representative John Macco (R-88)
Email: Rep.Macco@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-0485
Representative Jeffrey Mursau (R-36)
Email: Rep.Mursau@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3780
Representative John Murtha (R-29)
Email: Rep.Murtha@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-7683
Representative Adam Neylon (R-98)
Email: Rep.Neylon@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-5120
Representative Alvin Ott (R-3)
Email: Rep.Ott@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-5831
Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R-15)
Email: Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-0620
Representative Michael Schraa (R-53)
Email: Rep.Schraa@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 267-7990
Representative Ken Skowronski (R-82)
Email: Rep. Skowronski@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-8590
Representative David Steffen (R-4)
Email: Rep.Steffen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-5840
Representative Rob Swearingen (R-34)
Email: Rep.Swearingen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-7141
Representative Gary Tauchen (R-6)
Email: Rep.Tauchen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3097
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