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Wisconsin has some aspects that you need to know about for such a rural northern state. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print new 2013 version with all states and details.
Wisconsin Gun Law Travel Guide Basics
Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary
Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state
Self-defense: castle doctrine
Open carry: unrestricted
Concealed carry: permit is given on a shall-issue basis. May carry openly without a license
Vehicle carry handguns: can be loaded and concealed, cased or uncased
Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded, cased or uncased in trunk or outside storage
Official source information
http://wsll.state.wi.us/topic/firearms.html
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 941.23
Wisconsin Statutes
Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin State Home Page
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