Overview for Wisconsin
Wisconsin does not allow the discharge of firearms within 100 yards of a building where people live or gather. Tents, other portable environments, vehicles, or buses are not included in this. It is also illegal to shoot across a highway. Also firing a weapon 660 feet from any square, park, or other area controlled or owned by the local government is illegal.
There is a 48 hour waiting period on firearms.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $40
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Wisconsin: Does Not Issue
- Non-resident permits are valid for Does Not Issue
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Wisconsin Magazine Capacity
N/A
N/A
Wisconsin Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Wisconsin?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Wisconsin:
- Airsoft guns
Does Wisconsin have a gun buy back program?
Wisconsin does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Wisconsin have an inheritance gun law?
Wisconsin does not have an inheritance gun law.