They also indicated the "loop hole" with open carrying in a vehicle.... If the firearm isn't on the dash you can be charged with conceal carrying.
Not sure if I buy that after looking at the actual law and not just the faq's
What say you guys?
The case law definition of "concealed carry" hasn't changed, it still is:
State v. Walls, 1994 courts
526 N.W.2d 765 at 72 clarified crime of concealed carry for jury instruction: [3,4]
we conclude that a person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon in an automobile where: (1) the weapon is located inside a vehicle and is within the defendant's reach; (2) the defendant is aware of the presence of the weapon; and (3) the weapon is concealed, or hidden from ordinary view—meaning it is indiscernible from the ordinary observation of a person located outside and within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
It is difficult to have a handgun, uncased, in a car, and have it easily seen by a person outside and in the immediate vicinity of a car or truck. A vehicle that is is lower to the ground makes it easier, low cut windows can help, if the handgun is in a holster on your hip, it cannot be seen from the outside at all.
What has changed, is that NOW, we can get a CCW license which will make concealed carry legal, in most places. (not on school grounds, a few other places). I discussed this, with Charles Benson of WTMJ channel 4 in Milwaukee on Monday night, during an on camera interview.
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Also on Monday night, at the Concealed Carry informational meeting from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the DNR Building on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee, this "hidden loophole" was discussed. The meeting was sponsored by Alderwoman Milele Coggs, State Senator Spencer Coggs, State Representative Elizabeth Coggs and State Representative Leon Young. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm spoke at this meeting, and it was expressed in many ways, how concerned they were about all the people that could be able to carry legally the next day, Tuesday Nov. 1, 2011.
After it was finally mentioned, that this great number of anticipated first day Concealed Carriers was caused by all the people who already have out-of-state licenses/permits, I said something tactful, like "NOT TRUE". When presssed about my disagreement with the majority, I pointed out the law required a Wisconsin resident to apply for a Wisconsin license and then wait to receive it. I had the statute open on my laptop, and it was decided that this was correct. Several of the people presenting the meeting were obviously suprised. MKEgal was not.
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So as a non-resident with my state's permission slip, I can carry in Wisconsin now, even though you guys haven't received your permission slips yet? Bummer, Dudes...
Except that Nevada is not yet on the List of 26 out-of-state licenses / permits accepted by Wisconsin.
