Acting under State and ATF regulations, Civilians may own firearms however under certain circumstances
General Regulations
if found to be a automatic firearm you are subject to being arrested | it must be semi automatic
Permits are also required to own and use a firearm, and extensive permits are required depending on the firearm
While open carrying, Ammo must be stored separate If the gun is found loaded while open carrying, you can be arrested | Ammo must be stored separately
Wisconsin Law
You are allowed to open carry in most scenarios however must contain a Concealed Weapons Permit to have a firearm in your waistband, generally hidden from public, etc.
When not aloud to have a firearm
Under the Bill of Rights the 2nd Amendment states you have the right to bare arms However! There are limitations to this which are as followed.
When you can't have your firearm:
Officer presence
Hospitals
Government Buildings
Place requiring metal detector, security screening, etc.
Public events (LEO Recruitment, Parks, etc.)
At any point if warned by LEO to put it away and declined you may be put in cuffs as you are now breaking the following laws, Endangering Public Safety, Threatening an Officer, Failure to comply with a lawful command.