SAFE IN WISCONSIN

 As of today, here are the states where you can carry a concealed handgun with a Wisconsin CCL. Many states are "Constitutional Carry" and do not require a concealed carry license, and others simply honor the Wisconsin license.  Including Wisconsin, currently you can carry in 35 states. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

 I've begun to compile principles of concealed carry (and personal protection in general) that I consider to be axiomatic.  I will expand upon each of these over time.  These are in no particular order.  This is a work in progress. 1. In any decision you make regarding personal protection, compromise is ALWAYS present, whether you are aware of the compromise or not.   It's better to be aware of them. 2. Never assume that luck will be on your side.   Luck comes in two forms:  good and bad.  Minimize your reliance on luck. 3. You are on your own.   Never expect someone to rescue you. 4. Reaction time is critical.   You must be able to defend with minimal delay. 5. There are no perfect solutions or answers.   (This is closely related to #1.)  Go with what works best for you. 6. Avoidance is (almost) always preferable to fighting.   You never lose a fight if you are not in it. 7. If you must fight, win as quickly as possible. ...

WELCOME! You will find a broad range of topics here-- all related to the topic of crime and personal safety. Understand that putting the word "Wisconsin" in the title does not mean this is of interest only, or even primarily, to people who live in Wisconsin. I am located in Wisconsin, USA. Occasionally an installment will be specific to Wisconsin, e.g., legislation in this state. But most subject matter is relevant regardless of location. My goal is to provide a resource for the reader to broaden their knowledge of the many things that go into keeping yourself safe in our less-than-perfect world.  Obviously there is no guarantee that you can avoid all harm in this world, but there are many things that can be done to better your odds. Topics that you can expect to see presented here include: The importance and cultivation of awareness training to avoid becoming a victim Carrying and using weapons Recognition of different types of violence and best practices for avoidance T...