Wisconsin Gun Laws: Rights and Regulations from the North Woods to the Dairy Land

Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL), Open Carry, Private Sale Rules & Castle Doctrine in the Badger State

Wisconsin balances a massive hunting and sporting culture with a “shall-issue” concealed carry system. From the stadium crowds in Green Bay to the streets of Milwaukee and Madison, gun owners must navigate a state that requires a permit for concealed carry but generally allows open carry for adults. Wisconsin has strong Castle Doctrine protections and maintains state preemption to ensure laws are uniform. This resource details the state’s lack of a waiting period (since 2015), the legalities of private sales, and restricted carry locations in the Badger State.