IA_farmboy
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I had a conversation with a civil rights activist at a recent gun show. He related his experience of carrying a firearm while in Wisconsin. He was approached by a LEO and the officer demanded proof of ID. Question is, was he legally obligated to produce an identifying document?
Along with that question comes a few others. Is there any obligation by a person in Wisconsin to identify him/herself upon demand by an officer? I don't just mean producing a document but can they even ask you to state your name? Are people in Wisconsin required to carry identification for just walking? Or walking while armed?
Citing relevant law would be appreciated. I may have to pay Wisconsin a visit and exercise those rights not protected in Iowa.
I had a conversation with a civil rights activist at a recent gun show. He related his experience of carrying a firearm while in Wisconsin. He was approached by a LEO and the officer demanded proof of ID. Question is, was he legally obligated to produce an identifying document?
Along with that question comes a few others. Is there any obligation by a person in Wisconsin to identify him/herself upon demand by an officer? I don't just mean producing a document but can they even ask you to state your name? Are people in Wisconsin required to carry identification for just walking? Or walking while armed?
Citing relevant law would be appreciated. I may have to pay Wisconsin a visit and exercise those rights not protected in Iowa.