Wisconsin
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Right to Bear Arms | Yes | 1:22 | "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose." | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | 66.0409 | |
| State Permit to Purchase? | No | No | 175.35 | 48 hour waiting period on handguns |
| Concealed carry license issued? | No | Yes | 175.60 | May carry openly without a license (except in taxpayer-owned buildings, school zones, and "taverns"). Despite the WI AG's ruling, some local jurisdictions treat open carry as disturbing the peace. |
| Castle Doctrine | Yes | 895.62 | ||
| Firearm registration? | No | No | – | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | – | |
| Owner license required? | No | No | 941.29 | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Machine Guns restricted, exceptions apply | 941.298
941.26 |
Silencers and SBR allowed if NFA rules followed, otherwise felony | |
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