Wisconsin Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Wisconsin require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin issue open carry permits?
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  A:

  Open carry of long guns and handguns, without a permit is allowed in Wisconsin. Open carry is allowed in vehicles as long as the firearm is "visible to ordinary observation". If not a concealed carry permit is needed.

• +Q: Does Wisconsin issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Wisconsin have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Wisconsin have?

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