Wisconsin § 941.23 - Carrying concealed weapon.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 941.23 — Carrying concealed weapon., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 941.23. Carrying concealed weapon.
941.23(1) (1) In this section: 941.23(1)(ag) (ag) “Carry” has the meaning given in s. 175.60 (1) (ag) . 941.23(1)(ap) (ap) Notwithstanding s. 939.22 (10) , “dangerous weapon” does not include a knife. 941.23(1)(ar) (ar) “Destructive device” has the meaning given in 18 USC 921 (a) (4). 941.23(1)(b) (b) “Firearm silencer” has the meaning given in s. 941.298 (1) . 941.23(1)(c) (c) “Former officer” means a person who served as a law enforcement officer with a law enforcement agency before separating from law enforcement service. 941.23(1)(d) (d) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in s. 175.49 (1) (f) . 941.23(1)(e) (e) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given in s. 175.49 (1) (g) . 941.23(1)(f) (f) “Machine gun” has the meaning given in s. 941.25 (1) . 941.23(1)(g) (g) “Qualified out-of-state law enforcement officer” means a law enforcement officer to whom all of the following apply: 941.23(1)(g)1. 1. The person is employed by a state or local government agency in another state. 941.23(1)(g)2. 2. The agency has authorized the person to carry a firearm. 941.23(1)(g)3. 3. The person is not the subject of any disciplinary action by the agency that could result in the suspension or loss of the person’s law enforcement authority. 941.23(1)(g)4. 4. The person meets all standards established by the agency to qualify the person on a regular basis to use a firearm. 941.23(1)(g)5. 5. The person is not prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm. 941.23(2) (2) Any person, other than one of the following, who carries a concealed and dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor: 941.23(2)(a) (a) A peace officer, but notwithstanding s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 941.23
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 941.23 cover?
Section 941.23 ("Carrying concealed weapon.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 941.23?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 941.23 apply to my situation?
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