He was allowed to have a gun. He was not allowed to open carry until 18. Open carrying under the age of 18 is a misdemeanor in that state.
A felon carrying a pistol, chasing down a retreating person, and attempting to execute them on the street, well, there's a WHOLE lot of felonies there.
Any person under 18 years of age who possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
I think everyone Kyle shot was in self-defense, but he might get slapped with this charge for being under 18. Class A misdemeanor in WI is not more than nine months in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
948.60(3)(c) reads (my annotations in [brackets]):
"(c) This section [meaning the entirety of section 948.60] applies only to a person under 18 years of age who possesses or is armed with a rifle or a shotgun if the person is in violation of s. 941.28 [relating to short-barrel guns] or is not in compliance with ss. 29.304 [prohibition against persons under 16] and 29.593 [prohibition against hunting without a license]."
So literally 948.60 does not apply, including subsection 948.60(2)(a) that you quote.
In Wisconsin, If someone is in violation of 948.60, they cannot open carry.
The law I referenced pertains to Wisconsin state law regarding local municipality ordinances. The law you referenced is part of state law, and not a local ordinance.
Edit: Basically, the state decides when, where, and who can carry a firearm, not local municipalities. For example, a township can't pass an ordinance against carrying a firearm (open or concealed) in restaurants.
He was allowed to have a gun. He was not allowed to open carry until 18. Open carrying under the age of 18 is a misdemeanor in that state.
A felon carrying a pistol, chasing down a retreating person, and attempting to execute them on the street, well, there's a WHOLE lot of felonies there.
Does not apply to long guns
He was legally in possession and legally carrying.
This is correct see WI Stat. 948.60(3)(c).
948.60(2)(a), however, says...
I think everyone Kyle shot was in self-defense, but he might get slapped with this charge for being under 18. Class A misdemeanor in WI is not more than nine months in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
948.60(3)(c) reads (my annotations in [brackets]):
"(c) This section [meaning the entirety of section 948.60] applies only to a person under 18 years of age who possesses or is armed with a rifle or a shotgun if the person is in violation of s. 941.28 [relating to short-barrel guns] or is not in compliance with ss. 29.304 [prohibition against persons under 16] and 29.593 [prohibition against hunting without a license]."
So literally 948.60 does not apply, including subsection 948.60(2)(a) that you quote.
And you think our hero Kyle didn’t know he was within the boundaries of the law?
in Illinois it is legal to possess/own a firearm with parental consent if under 18.
I believe thats how it is stated
its probably registered to his mother..
Believe it or not this has all already been researched and determined without your input
This is what I stumbled upon regarding the issue of his age https://thedonald.win/p/GvP7nwY4/x/c/15K6leOBRU
He may fall under the "Part of an armed or police force" exception, if he can establish he was part of the militia protecting property there (he was.)
I find no restriction for open carry by age. If you can legally possess the gun in Wisconsin, you can legally open carry it.
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/66/IV/0409/6
So the law you linked means the law I referenced cannot be enforced, correct?
In Wisconsin, If someone is in violation of 948.60, they cannot open carry.
The law I referenced pertains to Wisconsin state law regarding local municipality ordinances. The law you referenced is part of state law, and not a local ordinance.
Edit: Basically, the state decides when, where, and who can carry a firearm, not local municipalities. For example, a township can't pass an ordinance against carrying a firearm (open or concealed) in restaurants.
In the revolutionary war, 12 and 14 year olds were handed rifles and told to go fight for freedom. I see no difference.
well regulated, they were organized and militia he is goldin
Literally said the same thing to my wife yesterday.