Wisconsin has a complex and layered framework of firearm laws that intersects with federal weapons regulations. While the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms, that right exists within a legal structure that imposes significant restrictions on who can possess a firearm, where firearms may be carried, what types of weapons are lawful, and how firearms may be used. A single misstep — even an unintentional one — can result in criminal charges that carry years in prison and the permanent loss of your right to possess a firearm.
Wisconsin's concealed carry law, enacted in 2011, allows qualifying residents to carry concealed firearms with a permit. But the law includes extensive restrictions on where concealed carry is permitted, and violations can be charged as criminal offenses. For individuals with prior felony convictions, possession of any firearm — even in their own home — is a felony offense under both state and federal law. Federal firearms charges, which are prosecuted by the United States Attorney's office rather than district attorneys, often carry mandatory minimum sentences and are prosecuted with substantial resources.
Katz Law LLC brings an aggressive, constitutionally grounded approach to every firearms and weapons case. We challenge the legality of searches and seizures, investigate whether our clients' rights were violated during the investigation, and contest every element the prosecution must prove. The Second and Fourth Amendments are not abstractions — they are real legal tools that can determine the outcome of your case when wielded by an experienced attorney.