Woodchuck wrote:
So according to this
State v. Alloy, 616 N.W.2d 525 (Wis. App. 2000) (affirming concealed carry conviction of man possessing handgun in a vehicle in conformity with Wisconsin Stat. § 167.31 because “Alloy's argument is based on the false assertion that he was trapped by a conflict between Wis. Stat. § 167.31 and Wis. Stat. § 941.23. A person transporting a firearm is governed by both statutes. To comply with § 167.31, the person must encase the weapon. To comply with § 941.23, he or she must place the enclosed weapon out of reach. See State v. Asfoor, 75 Wis.2d 411, 433-34, 249 N.W.2d 529 (1977). A person complying with § 167.31 is not required to violate § 941.23. The encased weapon can be lawfully transported out of reach.”)
The way I'm currently transporting my firearm is not legal?
I have this
http://casesforguns.com/secure-it-handgun-safe.html
secured under my seat to the seat mount.
No, Not really. Although the laws do conflict each other. there is no mention in any published cases or case law if the firearm in question was loaded or unloaded.
My money says the defendants in these situations had a LOADED weapon in their vehicle!
I am sure there will be arguments due to my bold statements, But argue away! I will continue to carry my fully cased, and unloaded firearms on the front seat of my pick-up truck without fear of arrest or citations and I would be willing to take my arguments to the highest courts in the land.
Now if the firearm was placed into a plastic tote which is not specifically designed to house a firearm, and you had it in the passenger compartment in the vehicle, it could be a different story.