Wisconsin § 948.55 - Leaving or storing a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 948.55 — Leaving or storing a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 948.55. Leaving or storing a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child.
948.55(1) (1) In this section, “child” means a person who has not attained the age of 14 years. 948.55(2) (2) Whoever recklessly stores or leaves a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor if all of the following occur: 948.55(2)(a) (a) A child obtains the firearm without the lawful permission of his or her parent or guardian or the person having charge of the child. 948.55(2)(b) (b) The child under par. (a) discharges the firearm and the discharge causes bodily harm or death to himself, herself or another. 948.55(3) (3) Whoever recklessly stores or leaves a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor if all of the following occur: 948.55(3)(a) (a) A child obtains the firearm without the lawful permission of his or her parent or guardian or the person having charge of the child. 948.55(3)(b) (b) The child under par. (a) possesses or exhibits the firearm in a public place or in violation of s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 948.55
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 948.55 cover?
Section 948.55 ("Leaving or storing a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child.") 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.
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