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It is unlawful for the City of Green Bay to regulate Firearms in their Parks, in accordance with Wisconsin State Law 66.0409. Regardless of any Public Safety concern that they might have about persons with Firearms such an ordinance may not be passed because it regulates Firearms more strictly than State Law.
On may carry any type of Firearm (Pistol, Handgun, Revolver, Shotgun, or Rifle) while they are in Green Bay Parks or in attendance to any Park event; however, the person carrying a Firearm must do so openly. Concealed Carry, per 941.23, is unlawful.
All Firearms may becarried into any private establishment in The City of Green Bay. However, it is still unlawful to carry a Pistol, Handgun, or Revolver into any establishment that holds a valid Class B License for Alcohol, per 941.237. This prohibition extends only, however, to establishments that both sell Alcohol to patrons and allows them to consume Alcoholon those premisis. It is notable to mention that one may openly carry a Shotgun or Rifle into said Class B establishments without breaking any State Law. However, one would not be in violation of the Law to carry a Firearm, any Firearm, onto a premisis that sells Alcohol forconsumption off-premisis.Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, and Licquor Stores, etc., are legal to carry Firearm into, but a private property owner could ban Firearms from those premisis if he should choose to do so. Refusal to leave is trespassing, ...when asked to leave. Per State Law and common sense, do not drink with a Firearm or be drunk and in the possesion of a Firearm, it invites trouble... this is per 941.20(1)(A) and 941.20(1)(B).
One may not, per 941.235, carry a Firearm, any Firearm, into any Public Building within the City of Green Bay. However, this prohibition does not apply to anyone who recieves permission from the Police Chief of Green Bay... but good luck in getting that permision. The exception is spelled out in 941.235(2).
Be very careful though, because Parks are often times (in my experience)almost always situated around or near Schools. It is a Class I Felony, per 948.605(1)(C)2, to have any Firearm within a 1000 feet of any School. The term 'School' as defined in 948.61(1)(B) means anyPublic, Private, or Parachial school grades K through 12. School-zones, the 1000 foot rule, include those grounds located within on on school property to include their fields, recreations centers, or buildings, per 948.61(1)(C). Depending on the technicalities it may be a Class A Misdemeanor for the first offense, but do not push it in Green Bay. Follow this simple rule... if it is a School, or it is a School-zone, then leave it alone and go, especially if youare armed with a Firearm.
Disorderly Conduct charges under 947.01 do not hold water in Courts in Wisconsinwhen the charge is solely based off of the fact that the person caused a 'disturbance' becauseof a lawfully holstered or slung Firearm. The conduct is not abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar soit will not stand the test of Justice. However, if approached by a Police Officer then do not be rude, it may be the premisis of the charge to warrant an arrest. If you are arrersted for open carryof any Firearm, and not charged with any other real specific charge relating to Firearms, then the case against youisweak at best. Let a trusted attorney resolve this matter for you. It is perfectly legal to walk down State Street in Madison, er...Velp Ave.,with a Loaded Rifle, just follow the AttroneyGeneral J. B. Van Hollen's advice-do not bark at a passerby; because, the conduct might then lose itsConstitutional protection.
Please take time inform our Green Bay City 'Leaders' Tony Wachewicz, Amy Kocha, Celestine Jefferys,Chistopher Wery, and Thomas De Wane that there is a new kind of GREEN BAY 'PISTOL PACKER' IN TOWN.
It is unlawful for the City of Green Bay to regulate Firearms in their Parks, in accordance with Wisconsin State Law 66.0409. Regardless of any Public Safety concern that they might have about persons with Firearms such an ordinance may not be passed because it regulates Firearms more strictly than State Law.
On may carry any type of Firearm (Pistol, Handgun, Revolver, Shotgun, or Rifle) while they are in Green Bay Parks or in attendance to any Park event; however, the person carrying a Firearm must do so openly. Concealed Carry, per 941.23, is unlawful.
All Firearms may becarried into any private establishment in The City of Green Bay. However, it is still unlawful to carry a Pistol, Handgun, or Revolver into any establishment that holds a valid Class B License for Alcohol, per 941.237. This prohibition extends only, however, to establishments that both sell Alcohol to patrons and allows them to consume Alcoholon those premisis. It is notable to mention that one may openly carry a Shotgun or Rifle into said Class B establishments without breaking any State Law. However, one would not be in violation of the Law to carry a Firearm, any Firearm, onto a premisis that sells Alcohol forconsumption off-premisis.Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, and Licquor Stores, etc., are legal to carry Firearm into, but a private property owner could ban Firearms from those premisis if he should choose to do so. Refusal to leave is trespassing, ...when asked to leave. Per State Law and common sense, do not drink with a Firearm or be drunk and in the possesion of a Firearm, it invites trouble... this is per 941.20(1)(A) and 941.20(1)(B).
One may not, per 941.235, carry a Firearm, any Firearm, into any Public Building within the City of Green Bay. However, this prohibition does not apply to anyone who recieves permission from the Police Chief of Green Bay... but good luck in getting that permision. The exception is spelled out in 941.235(2).
Be very careful though, because Parks are often times (in my experience)almost always situated around or near Schools. It is a Class I Felony, per 948.605(1)(C)2, to have any Firearm within a 1000 feet of any School. The term 'School' as defined in 948.61(1)(B) means anyPublic, Private, or Parachial school grades K through 12. School-zones, the 1000 foot rule, include those grounds located within on on school property to include their fields, recreations centers, or buildings, per 948.61(1)(C). Depending on the technicalities it may be a Class A Misdemeanor for the first offense, but do not push it in Green Bay. Follow this simple rule... if it is a School, or it is a School-zone, then leave it alone and go, especially if youare armed with a Firearm.
Disorderly Conduct charges under 947.01 do not hold water in Courts in Wisconsinwhen the charge is solely based off of the fact that the person caused a 'disturbance' becauseof a lawfully holstered or slung Firearm. The conduct is not abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar soit will not stand the test of Justice. However, if approached by a Police Officer then do not be rude, it may be the premisis of the charge to warrant an arrest. If you are arrersted for open carryof any Firearm, and not charged with any other real specific charge relating to Firearms, then the case against youisweak at best. Let a trusted attorney resolve this matter for you. It is perfectly legal to walk down State Street in Madison, er...Velp Ave.,with a Loaded Rifle, just follow the AttroneyGeneral J. B. Van Hollen's advice-do not bark at a passerby; because, the conduct might then lose itsConstitutional protection.
Please take time inform our Green Bay City 'Leaders' Tony Wachewicz, Amy Kocha, Celestine Jefferys,Chistopher Wery, and Thomas De Wane that there is a new kind of GREEN BAY 'PISTOL PACKER' IN TOWN.
