LAW: Under concealed gun laws, the prohibition on possessing or arming an electric weapon does not apply to the following:• A CCW licensee or an out-of-state licensee.• A person who uses an electric weapon in his or her own home or place of business, or on land owned by him, § 941.295(2g). Tasers and stun guns are similar but different devices. Tasers fire probes up to 35 feet high, delivering a temporary but completely crippling shock. Stun guns are usually weapons that must be held against a victim to cause a shock, which can be painful, but not always as debilitating as those delivered by a Taser. This law describes Wisconsin`s electric weapons law, commonly known as stun guns and tasers. Basically, any device designed to immobilize or neutralize someone using an electric current is considered an electric weapon. Stun guns can be used, transported, or shipped illegally to Wisconsin. When placing an order, please send us a copy of your CCW license to orders@stun-gun-defense-products.com. While it is legal for an adult (over the age of 21) to possess and store a stun gun or taser in your home or business you own, you cannot wear it hidden elsewhere unless you have a secret wearing permit or keep it in a carrying case. Unless you are expressly permitted to carry an electric weapon (see above), you may only carry an electric weapon in your own home or place of business, or on land that you legally own, rent or occupy. Certainly. Stat. § 941.295(2g).

You can also carry the weapon if it is enclosed in a carrying case. Wis. Stat. § 941.295(2r). Possessing or carrying an electric weapon in other situations is a crime. Wis. Stat. § 941.295(1m). Summary: CCW license required prior to shipment. You need a CCW permit or an out-of-state recognized permit to legally carry stun guns in Wisconsin.

However, you can have a stun gun in your home or business and even carry it in your vehicle if it`s in a closed suitcase. The catch is that no one can sell you if you don`t have a CCW license. Apply for your Wisconsin CCW license. The State of Wisconsin restricts the possession, use, and transportation of electric weapons similar to firearms. Therefore, a person may be subject to severe penalties for possessing a stun gun if they do not belong to the following group of licensed carriers: *Disclaimer: The above laws reflect the best information we have at the time and may or may not be complete. This should in no way be considered as the last word on the legal status of narcotic devices, nor should it replace legal counsel or be considered any form of legal advice. Please check with your local authorities for the latest information on the legality of drug devices in your area. As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the end user to review its local and state laws to determine legality. Wisconsin`s new concealment law not only legalized the carrying of a hidden weapon, but it also legalized for the first time the possession of electronic weapons such as stun guns and tasers. The following legal code may be obsolete due to changes in the law. Grieve Law does not claim the accuracy of the following points.

If you are prosecuted, you should immediately consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Grieve Law LLC has criminal defense, narcotics, and DUI attorneys in Wisconsin who are willing to help in any case. OWI penalties in Wisconsin coupled with possession of an electric weapon can be high. Since a recent change in law, Wisconsin allows individuals to carry electric weapons, commonly known as stun guns or tasers, under certain restrictions. As with other weapons, these wearing restrictions are strictly enforced. If a person is arrested for illegally carrying, transporting, buying or manufacturing an electric weapon, they can face very severe criminal penalties. Therefore, it is important to know the laws regarding these weapons in Wisconsin. A secret carry permit in Wisconsin also allows you to use electric weapons such as a stun gun or taser outside your home. Without a license, it is a crime to carry electric weapons beyond your property. You can carry it in your home, business or car in a closed suitcase without permission. Wisconsin law describes situations in which one can legally defend oneself or others to prevent “unlawful interference.” The product is not a silver bullet. Although it is considered non-lethal, hundreds of people have died after being hit with Tasers.

The Company states that in all cases, another condition or combination of factors caused death. He has been prosecuted nearly 200 times, usually by people shot dead by police, but has lost only two cases, and one of them remains on appeal. In 2011, Wisconsin became the 49th state to pass a law allowing concealed wearing by civilians. Wisconsin residents over the age of 21 with identification may apply to the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Training on concealed weapons is required to obtain a licence. Taser claims to have sold 570,000 guns to law enforcement and 240,000 to consumers in more than a dozen countries. The police version offers a greater range and cycle to give officers just enough time to approach and control a subject safely. Don`t expect a big commercial promoting the Taser in Wisconsin.

Big chains like Sports Authority and Cabela`s, which sell Tasers in other states, don`t yet have one in Badger state. Andy Anderson, who lives near Minnesota, already owns a handgun, but said he would likely buy a taser too. If you face a dangerous criminal conviction for an electric weapons violation, we may be able to help you defend your rights and fight for your best interests as a defendant. To learn more about how a Hart Powell, SC criminal defense attorney can help you fight for freedom or work toward a more favorable plea, call (414) 271-9595 today. He added that Advanced Protection Group instructors always demonstrate the use of Tasers in firearms training courses. In fact, if someone loses a Taser in self-defense, the Taser replaces the weapon freely. Violating a law on the possession or carrying of electric weapons can lead to a crime that can result in long prison sentences, hefty fines and extremely destructive collateral consequences such as the loss of certain rights and freedoms. Rep. Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), a key supporter of concealment law, said there has never been much discussion about including Tasers.

Although they were banned, most people knew about them from demonstrations or news from law enforcement. A spokesman for Taser International, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, said Wisconsin was one of seven states that had banned firearms. He said Taser focused only on the other 43 after bans failed in the mid-1990s and was not advocating being included among the weapons covered by Wisconsin`s new concealment law. Before Bill 35, it was a crime for anyone except law enforcement officials or the military to own Tazers. Police say the mere sight of the gun often leads subjects to submit if they can doubt an officer would use lethal force, Mursau said. Under the law, transporting, making, possessing or arming an electric weapon is a Class H felony, unless: “No one has really lobbied,” he said. We just thought it was a great alternative for people to protect themselves. Grieve Law is not a generalist law firm.

Criminal defense is virtually all the company does. Our firm is composed of defense lawyers who are former prosecutors and understand the letter of the law and how things are moving in practice. “I don`t think my wife would ever carry a gun, but she would carry a Taser,” Mursau said. “You carry a gun and pull the trigger, it`s a pretty serious thing. Many people wouldn`t wear it because they just couldn`t stand it if they killed someone. Possession of an electronic weapon (such as a Taser) if you are under the age of 21, do not have a secret carry permit, or are not a police officer/National Guard member/law enforcement officer on duty could be punished as a Class H offense, which equates to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a maximum jail term of 6 years. The prohibition on carrying an electric weapon does not apply:• A licensee or licensee outside the state.• A person who is not licensed or a licensee outside the state who carries an electric weapon if the electric weapon is enclosed in a carrying case.Wis. Stat. § 941.295 (2r). “We had a lot of interest, but we haven`t sold any yet,” said Dominic Ferraro, the company`s founder.

“We want to make sure we have all the infrastructure in place to comply with the law,” he said, referring to the requirement that Tasers can only be sold to holders of secret port permits from Wisconsin or any other state. Electric weapons may not be sold to persons in Wisconsin who are not law enforcement agencies, officially serving armed forces, or persons without a Wisconsin CCW license or an out-of-state recognized CCW license.