Concealed Weapons Carry Law
Wisconsin's new concealed weapons carry law went into effect on
November 1, 2011. The law allows Wisconsin residents who
qualify for and obtain a license from the Wisconsin
Department of Justice to carry a concealed weapon (handgun,
electronic weapon, knife or billy club) anywhere in the state where
the carrying of a concealed weapon is not prohibited or restricted.
The law allows non-license holders to transport a
loaded and uncased weapon in a motor vehicle, all terrain vehicle
or boat. The law allows some out-of-state concealed carry
license or permit holders to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin.
(Presently, permit holders from 25 states, including Minnesota,
Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands can concealed
carry in Wisconsin.)
The Police Department does not process applications for
licenses. We do not issue licenses. By law, only the
Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) can process applications and
issue licenses. The Attorney General has stated the department's
website is the best source for official concealed carry law
information and updates. The web address is www.doj.wi.gov. There is a link
to the concealed carry law page on the home page.
You can read the latest DOJ concealed carry law fact sheet
and download a license application on this site. Go to the
Police Deprtment "Forms" page and then click on the fact sheet
or application links. You must have a portable document file (.pdf)
reader on your computer to access this information. Free .pdf
readers, such as Adobe Reader, can be downloaded from the
internet.
The City of Prescott does not allow concealed weapons in
city-owned buildings. Violators are subject to a forfeiture.
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