Laws on carrying weapons

[KikiyoMerc]

Does anyone know where i can find the laws on carrying swords in Wisconsin, or countrywide laws. If so, please reply.
Thanks,
Kikiyo

[Bleda]

for most places carrying a shinai is not a crime since it is just a stick. You would need to actively engage in a fight with a shinai for it to be considered a weapon much as a stick would be under the same restrictions. As for a sharpened weapon i can't comment on that and recommend you inquire at your local police department or courthouse through email.

[Stimpson J. Cat]

Keep in mind that what is legal is what is going to cause you problems are likely two different things. While it's probably perfectly legal to carry a sword around (or a rifle, or a pistol, or a shotgun) as long as it's not concealed, doing so on a downtown street will attract a lot of attention from cops who will run you in for disturbing the peace or being a public nuisance or anything else they can stretch in order to haul you into the station, if they can't stretch anything, they'll make something up.

[taiwnezboi]

Keep in mind that what is legal is what is going to cause you problems are likely two different things. While it's probably perfectly legal to carry a sword around (or a rifle, or a pistol, or a shotgun) as long as it's not concealed, doing so on a downtown street will attract a lot of attention from cops who will run you in for disturbing the peace or being a public nuisance or anything else they can stretch in order to haul you into the station, if they can't stretch anything, they'll make something up.

I don't think it's legal to carry a sword around.. the maximum length blade you're allowed to carry is 4 inches I believe, and fixed blades can't be carried. I think you're allowed to carry the sword in a bag, as long as you have a good reason for doing so. I did this when I brought mine to Chesapeake

[Odachi]

Many times laws apply to the circumstance. If you are a chef and carry your knives to work, ( many are more than 8" blades)....no problem. You are going to Iaido class with your iaito, uniform, gym bag....no problem (just don't pull it out on the street, even just to show your buddies). You get the idea? Transporting is not a problem, having it at the ready is a problem and will soon get you unwanted attention (maybe even shot).


Don't do anything questionable. If you are talking about just carrying a sword / knife / or any weapon on you, don't. I you feel you need to for safety....seek a safer place to be....

[DanDan]

Keep in mind that what is legal is what is going to cause you problems are likely two different things. While it's probably perfectly legal to carry a sword around (or a rifle, or a pistol, or a shotgun) as long as it's not concealed, doing so on a downtown street will attract a lot of attention from cops who will run you in for disturbing the peace or being a public nuisance or anything else they can stretch in order to haul you into the station, if they can't stretch anything, they'll make something up.

i believe you need a permit to even have one

[DanDan]

i meant weapons like guns and stuff...not sure bout swords...

[DanDan]

ok...scratch that u only need one for concealed weapons. I fergot about the right to bear arms.

[Zaphiel]

i meant weapons like guns and stuff...not sure bout swords...

don't think you need one.......you only have to be of a certain age.

[DanDan]

don't think you need one.......you only have to be of a certain age.

lol
i kno i did some research a lil after my post...see the post aboves urs

[ShinobiKenjutsu]

As for guns, I am an avid collector, and have permits up to the point that I may own automatic weapons. In all US states, it is perfectly legal for any person over 18 (21 in some) to purchase a handgun or rifle, the former requiring a permit only for concealed carry, though carrying open is generaly looked upon as strange in most populous areas, (it is still common in the central states and remote areas however) just as some strange man with a sword would be, though I beleive that too requires licencing due to the length. As has been said above, it is a dangerous weapon.

But why do you want to carry your sword with you about the town? For self defence soley, a gun is far more practical, and less legaly strenous should you need to attend some sort of inquest after a altercation.

[Hai_hai]

Does anyone know where i can find the laws on carrying swords in Wisconsin, or countrywide laws. If so, please reply.
Thanks,
Kikiyo

Contact your local police.

[Bleda]

Or carry it highlander style in your trench coat.

[taiwnezboi]

Or carry it highlander style in your trench coat.

exactly =P

[rainmaker]

LOL,,,, Bleda's idea is best... Highlander style.. Wouldn't recommend it in Florida though...