Post by Robert Braun on Jun 14, 2002 13:33:35 GMT -5
The Constitution of the State of Wisconsin states:
[glow=red,2,300]The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose. [/glow]
WISC. CONST. art. 1, sec. 25
Regarding possession of firearms... the Wisconsin Statutes say, in part:
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
It is unlawful for a person under 12 years of age to hunt with a firearm or bow and arrow. No person under the age of 12 shall have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program or he or she is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to and from that class under the supervision of a parent or guardian or is operating the firearm during the class under the supervision of an instructor. Except for the fact a person 12 years of age of older may possess or control a firearm and may hunt on land under the ownership of the person or person's family, if the firing of firearms is permitted on that land.
Persons age 12 years of age or older, but under 14 years of age may hunt if he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian. No person 12 years of age or older, but under the age of 14 shall have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian; or is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program or he or she is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to and from that class or is operating the firearm during the class under the supervision of an instructor.
Person 14 years of age or older, but under 16 years of age may hunt if either accompanied by a parent or guardian or after having been issued a certificate of accomplishment that states that he or she successfully completed the course of instruction under the hunter education program or has a similar certificate issued by another state or province. Persons 14 years of age or older, but under 16 years of age may possess and control firearms only if accompanied by a parent or guardian; enrolled in class like those discussed above; or after having been issued a certificate of accomplishment like that listed above.
It is unlawful for a person to possess a firearm if convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of mental illness, committed to a mental institution and ordered not to possess a firearm, or if they were adjudicated delinquent on or after April 21, 1994, for an act that if committed by an adult would be a felony.
...and, in case you had concerns regarding Civil War programs in Wisconsin public schools...
It is unlawful in, on, or within 1,000 feet from the grounds of a school (school zone) to possess a firearm. Exempt are private property not part of school grounds, school security guards, law enforcement officers, use in a program approved by the school, unloaded and in a locked container or in a locked firearm rack that is on a motor vehicle, and unloaded and possessed while traversing school ground for the purpose of gaining access to lands open to hunting if the entry on school grounds is authorized by school authorities.
It is always a good idea to confirm your intention to bring Civil War era weapons onto school property with the school's principal BEFORE you actually do it. This should bring you into compliance with the "program approved by the school" clause.
You remain responsible for the safe, controlled use of such firearms at all times during your demonstration, including entering and leaving the premises.
[glow=red,2,300]The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose. [/glow]
WISC. CONST. art. 1, sec. 25
Regarding possession of firearms... the Wisconsin Statutes say, in part:
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
It is unlawful for a person under 12 years of age to hunt with a firearm or bow and arrow. No person under the age of 12 shall have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program or he or she is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to and from that class under the supervision of a parent or guardian or is operating the firearm during the class under the supervision of an instructor. Except for the fact a person 12 years of age of older may possess or control a firearm and may hunt on land under the ownership of the person or person's family, if the firing of firearms is permitted on that land.
Persons age 12 years of age or older, but under 14 years of age may hunt if he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian. No person 12 years of age or older, but under the age of 14 shall have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian; or is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program or he or she is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to and from that class or is operating the firearm during the class under the supervision of an instructor.
Person 14 years of age or older, but under 16 years of age may hunt if either accompanied by a parent or guardian or after having been issued a certificate of accomplishment that states that he or she successfully completed the course of instruction under the hunter education program or has a similar certificate issued by another state or province. Persons 14 years of age or older, but under 16 years of age may possess and control firearms only if accompanied by a parent or guardian; enrolled in class like those discussed above; or after having been issued a certificate of accomplishment like that listed above.
It is unlawful for a person to possess a firearm if convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of mental illness, committed to a mental institution and ordered not to possess a firearm, or if they were adjudicated delinquent on or after April 21, 1994, for an act that if committed by an adult would be a felony.
...and, in case you had concerns regarding Civil War programs in Wisconsin public schools...
It is unlawful in, on, or within 1,000 feet from the grounds of a school (school zone) to possess a firearm. Exempt are private property not part of school grounds, school security guards, law enforcement officers, use in a program approved by the school, unloaded and in a locked container or in a locked firearm rack that is on a motor vehicle, and unloaded and possessed while traversing school ground for the purpose of gaining access to lands open to hunting if the entry on school grounds is authorized by school authorities.
It is always a good idea to confirm your intention to bring Civil War era weapons onto school property with the school's principal BEFORE you actually do it. This should bring you into compliance with the "program approved by the school" clause.
You remain responsible for the safe, controlled use of such firearms at all times during your demonstration, including entering and leaving the premises.