Wisconsin Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Wisconsin require a permit to purchase weapons?
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  A:

  There is no permit needed to purchase a gun in Wisconsin. There is a 48 hour waiting period for a firearm. Firearms dealers must have detailed information on the person purchasing the gun. "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose."

• +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?
• +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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