Upcoming visit to Wisconsin

Hello,

I will be visiting WI (Madison/Verona) for some work-related training in January (12-15). I have made this trip several times before, though I have never come armed in the past. Typically I find myself bored in the evenings and take a taxi or walk around town to kill the time, and I've ended up in some places that I've felt like I shouldn't have; so I am wondering if it would be worth the hassle to bring something along this time. It's my understanding that WI does not allow concealed carry under any circumstances (what a bummer); and while I do OC a bit around my own stomping grounds I am admittedly much more comfortable with my surroundings here than I am there. So I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding whether or not it be worth the hassle of checking a firearm, or would I be better off to just check my knife, or even hide in my hotel room instead of killing time around town?

Thanks for any advice!

There are 5 places you can't OC in WI:

1. In a place that serves alcohol by the drink without prior permission from the manager/owner.
2. In a government building.
3. KNOWINGLY within 1000' of school property on public property.
4. In a state park
5. In a vehicle.

Madison is one of the more troubling area, rights wise. I was issued a disorderly conduct ticket earlier this year.

Carry On!

Paul hit all the places already but the statutes and case laws are in my sig.

Maybe the Madison 5 should swing out that way and show you the sights. Maybe hit the Culvers for some burgers?

oak1971 said:

Maybe the Madison 5 should swing out that way and show you the sights. Maybe hit the Culvers for some burgers?

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were 'fraind, and 'timidated to go to madison, hence the lawsuit right now. i'll wait till i aint 'fraid no more, and Madison is fully sued! welcome to the state for a visit though! remember car carry in this state is: unloaded and encased, not in reach is just a court opinion. i keep mine (unloaded and encased) right on the front damn seat, right damn next to me......................all the damn time (had to add that one before someone else did).

I do not know what your attire is, but when I am not in an education mood I will carry a Glock 36 in a black Serpa with a black shirt. Blends very well and most people don't notice or at least don't care. In cooler weather I have a black sweatshirt I can tuck behind the gun. In real cold weather I have no OC experience at all.

As for the GFSZ, hopefully that will be addressed in the new year by the legislature or the courts.

McX said:

were 'fraind, and 'timidated to go to madison, hence the lawsuit right now. i'll wait till i aint 'fraid no more, and Madison is fully sued! welcome to the state for a visit though! remember car carry in this state is: unloaded and encased, not in reach is just a court opinion. i keep mine (unloaded and encased) right on the front damn seat, right damn next to me......................all the damn time (had to add that one before someone else did).

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Isn't that in your "lunge area"? I keep mine in the hatchback area of my car.