The Ins and Outs of Concealed Carry in Milwaukee

In the State of Wisconsin, you are permitted to carry a firearm in public provided that you’ve obtained a concealed carry permit. However, there are limits to this permit. Just because you’ve obtained your permit doesn’t mean that you have a free pass to do whatever what you want.
To be a responsible gun owner, it’s necessary to understand what you are and aren’t allowed to do after you’ve obtained your permit. Here are the ins and outs of concealed carry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Who isn’t Eligible for Concealed Carry in Milwaukee?

Minors
In the State of Wisconsin, you must be at least 21 years of age in order to obtain a concealed carry license. Those who are caught concealing and carrying under the age of 21 will be charged with a number of different crimes.

Criminals
While those with only a few minor charges on their record are still allowed to conceal and carry, those who have committed felonies are expressly forbidden from obtaining a concealed carry license.
There is some gray area when it comes to this, however. You might benefit from speaking to a lawyer about your specific situation.

Mentally Unstable Individuals
It should also be noted that mentally unstable individuals are not legally allowed to obtain a concealed carry license. However, there is no screening carried out to ascertain as to whether or not a person is, in fact, mentally stable.
You will only be forbidden from obtaining a license if you were declared mentally unstable in a court of law.

Those Without Permits
It’s simple: if you have not yet obtained a concealed carry license, you cannot conceal and carry a firearm in the City of Milwaukee, or in the State of Wisconsin.
Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to obtain such a license. You can sign up for one by clicking here.

Where is Concealed Carry Not Allowed?
Though concealed carry licenses allow you to carry a firearm in some public places, there are other public places in which a civilian is never allowed to carry a firearm. These places are described below.

Prisons
You are not legally permitted to carry firearms in prisons or on prison ground.

Mental Health Facilities
Just as with prisons, firearms cannot be carried in or around mental health facilities.

Courtrooms
Under no circumstances can a civilian carry a firearm in a court of law.

Airport Checkpoints
Airports are also gun-free zones.

Bars
Whether it be a bar or a liquor store, you are typically not permitted to conceal and carry in establishments which serve alcohol.

The Repercussions for Breaking Concealed Carry Laws
Depending on the exact law that you break, you can face different repercussions for illegally concealing and carrying. Those who conceal and carry a firearm without first obtaining a permit can be punished by up to 9 months in prison, and by up to $10,000 in fines.
If you’ve been expressly forbidden from owning a firearm, and you choose to conceal and carry anyways, you can be punished with up to 10 years in prison, and with up to $25,000 in fines.
Let’s say you already have a conceal and carry permit. While this allows you to carry in some public areas, it does not allow you to carry in other public areas mentioned above. If you were to carry in a public area which is not permitted, you could be punished by up to 30 days in jail, and with fines of up to $500.

Charged with Breaking Concealed Carry Laws in Milwaukee?
Have you been charged with breaking concealed carry laws in Milwaukee? If so, we advise that you build a strong legal defense. Need a defense attorney? Hartley Pecora has you covered.
We have defended a number of clients against weapons charges in the Milwaukee area. Our team of attorneys is ready to fight for you in a court of law.
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