Laws on carrying weapons

[Kaoru]

I live in Madison, WI.

Hi!

There is Kendo right in Madison.

MWKF
University of Wisconsin Kendo Club
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Natatorium, Gym Unit II
2000 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI
M Th 6:30pm-8pm
Contact: Mark Thomas (608)265-9150
e-mail: thomas@davros.physics.wisc.edu

Kaoru

[Old Warrior]

939.22(10)
(10) "Dangerous weapon" means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm; any electric weapon, as defined in s. 941.295 (4); or any other device or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Now you need to peruse the criminal code and see the prohibitions for "Dangerous Weapons"; which would include swords. You can go to www.findlaw.com and then look at Wisconsin Statutes. My invoice will be in the mail.

[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

[Zaphiel]

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

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[kanyil]

umm...interesting thread. Wisconsin have their own laws on weapon carrying so like Hai Hai said, consult the police. I am sure they deal that sort of things all the time and, if you need any permits you could probably sort that all out with the police too.

[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.