Deltaboy1984
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That great news for your state. Waiting to see what Texas will do this year.
It's still a nonissue as long as you're not a prohibited person, regardless of what type of knife it is. It's not too complicated to figure that out- if you honestly answer all of the questions on a form 4473 and pass the NICS check, you're not a prohibited person.
Also, WIS 948.605 regarding carry in a school zone defines a school zone as "in or on the grounds of a school" or "within 1,000 feet from the grounds of a school," but per 948.605(2)(b)(1r) specifically exempts concealed-carry permit holders from the second half of the definition of a school zone, so I don't know what you mean by it's a felony to carry even with a permit. As long as you have a permit and don't go onto the school grounds, it's not.
As long as the "dangerous weapon" language is still on the books to include knives you should stay far away from carrying any sort of dagger.
Someone pointed this out to me before. It sounds like knives are now exempt from that definition:
941.23 Carrying concealed weapon.
(1) In this section:
(ag) “Carry" has the meaning given in s. 175.60 (1) (ag).
(ap) Notwithstanding s. 939.22 (10), “dangerous weapon" does not include a knife.
(ar) “Destructive device" has the meaning given in 18 USC 921 (a) (4).
(b) “Firearm silencer" has the meaning given in s. 941.298 (1).
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/941/III/23
Virginia has some good firearm laws , but knives are a different story , even with a CC permit . It sounds like you have a good governor in Wisconsin .
I used to live in Wisconsin. When cops there (where I lived) couldn't quite get me for something, they would ask very deliberately leading questions. One time they asked me about my pistol crossbow, why I had it, what was it for, where did it come from, how long have I had it; even though it was unstrung or in a case as required by law. Now to the point, just because it's legal doesn't mean the police won't crawl up your hind end...
Ok, the photo is a partial collection of knives I might carry (one or two at a time) at any given time, concealed.Yes, I'm a knife guy.
I feel confident that none of them would cause me any grief at the point of contacting Law Enforcement in Wisconsin. The point of announcing you are wearing a knife is important.
During a traffic stop, when asked to get out of your vehicle or other contact, it is only polite to say, for example,"I'm wearing a belt knife on my strong side, what would you like me to do?" Keep your hands visible, and follow the officer's instructions. View attachment 232312
Is that a Tendick Kraiken I see?
RJ Martin, 5 inch. I have a Kendrick Ackolyte also.
It's wiggle room to let mealy-mouth politicians exempt (or not) certain classes of knives at their discretion. That's all. "A good old Randall? Now, that's a respectable knife. That Bowie? Tisk, tisk..."