People Put Up Warning Signs as Concealed Carry Law Begins In Wisconsin

Licensed individuals in the state of Wisconsin can now carry guns and move around armed with a concealed weapon due to a new law. The law, known as the Concealed-Carry Law, is effective as of November 1, 2011.

The law, signed by Governor Scott Walker, allows those with a permit to be armed with a concealed weapon.

Weapons in this context are defined as firearms, knives, billy clubs and electric-energy weapons. Switchblades do not fall under the list of permissible weapons and are not allowed inside or outside buildings.

Wisconsin’s law also does not permit carrying a weapon in some public buildings like schools, courthouses, jails or prisons, police stations etc. However, individuals who undergo training and have a permit will be allowed to enter public buildings like city halls and a state Capitol except when there is signage at the entrance indicating that weapons are not allowed.

The law does not state a similar exception for colleges or universities. However, the Wisconsin Administrative Code at UWS 18.10(3) bans possession or usage of dangerous weapons in the university except when the weapon is used for law enforcement purpose or the person gets a written approval from the administrative officer.

The decision to legalize carrying a weapon has received positive feedback, but has also made people more cautious.

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh began installing signs at points of access to the university buildings, stating the prohibition of state arms and weapons.

The Stadium View Bar in Ashwaubenon will have a ‘No Guns Allowed’ warning sign placed somewhere close to the ‘special of the day’ sign and the ‘no smoking sign’ starting today.

The owner of the Stadium View Bar, Jerry Watson, said that the sign will make it clear to people that it is a class three federal felony to drink and possess a weapon.

Business insurance advisor Bruce Keeble says that installing No Guns Signs, No Weapons Signs and similar warning signs is a choice business owners have to prevent potential lawsuits. But, the decision to ban guns should be implemented after much consideration.

He also adds that prohibiting concealed carry property will not give a person immunity and that s(he) would still face a lawsuit if anything should occur.

You can download the free PDF for No Weapons Signs here.