Number
210663
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON
Title
Resolution expressing opposition to a reduction in the minimum age requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon and directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby in opposition to the legislation.
Analysis
This resolution expresses the City’s opposition to a reduction in the minimum age requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon, and directs the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby in opposition to Wisconsin Assembly Bill 498 and Senate Bill 502.
Body
Whereas, Current state law generally prohibits an individual from carrying a concealed weapon unless the individual has a license to carry a concealed weapon that is issued by the Department of Justice; and
Whereas, Under current law, the Wisconsin Department of Justice may not issue a license to an individual who is under the age of 21; and
Whereas, Concealed carry laws have been associated with increases in violent crime; and
Whereas, Violence has a lasting and damaging impact on communities; and
Whereas, People who are directly and indirectly exposed to violence often have worse physical, mental, and emotional health than the general population; and
Whereas, Before the age of 21, an individual may not be able to appropriately weigh risks and benefits before taking action while carrying a firearm; and
Whereas, Wisconsin Assembly Bill 498 and Senate Bill 502 pending in the Wisconsin Legislature would lower the minimum age to be eligible to carry a concealed weapon; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City of Milwaukee opposes reducing the minimum age requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon from 21 to 18; and, be it
Further Resolved, The Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division is directed to lobby in opposition to lowering the minimum age requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon to age 18 (AB 498/SB 502); and, be it
Further Resolved, That Common Council Resolution file Number 200668 is amended by inserting the following item in the document attached to the file and identified a “2020-2021 Leg Package - Detailed Proposals”
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Public Health and Safety |
Health Department |
Oppose passage of the reduction of the minimum age requirements to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon to. (AB 498/SB 502). |
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Further Resolved, That the City Clerk shall forward copies of this resolution to members of the City of Milwaukee’s delegation to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Requester
Drafter
LRB176876-1
Kathleen M. Brengosz
8/16/2021