Verified Firearm Specifications

WV1056 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

WV1010 — youth possession

Citation: W. Va. Code § 61-7-8

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a person under the age of eighteen years who is not married or otherwise emancipated shall not possess or carry concealed or openly any deadly weapon: Provided, That a minor may possess a firearm upon premises owned by said minor or his family or on the premises of another with the permission of his or her parent or guardian and in the case of...

WV1011 — purchase and sale

Citation: W. Va. Code §§ 61-7-10; 61-7-8

W. Va. Code § 61-7-10: a person may not knowingly sell, rent, give or lend, or where the person is other than a natural person, knowingly permit an employee thereof to knowingly sell, rent give or lend a firearm or ammunition to a person prohibited by any provision of this article or the provisions of 18 U. S. C.§ 922. W. Va.

WV1030 — purchase and sale

Citation: W. Va. Code §§ 61-7-10; 61-7-8

W. Va. Code § 61-7-10: a person may not knowingly sell, rent, give or lend, or where the person is other than a natural person, knowingly permit an employee thereof to knowingly sell, rent give or lend a firearm or ammunition to a person prohibited by any provision of this article or the provisions of 18 U. S. C.§ 922. W. Va.

WV1032 — youth possession

Citation: W. Va. Code § 61-7-8

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a person under the age of eighteen years who is not married or otherwise emancipated shall not possess or carry concealed or openly any deadly weapon: Provided, That a minor may possess a firearm upon premises owned by said minor or his family or on the premises of another with the permission of his or her parent or guardian and in the case of...

WV1026 — dvro : expanded

Citation: W. Va. Code §§ 48-27-204; 502

204: “Family or household members” means persons who: (1) Are or were married to each other; (2) Are or were living together as spouses; (3) Are or were sexual or intimate partners; (4) Are or were dating: Provided, That a casual acquaintance or ordinary fraternization between persons in a business or social context does not establish a dating relationship; (5) Are or were residing together in the same household;...

WV1027 — dvro ex parte : expanded

Citation: W. Va. Code §§ 53-8-7(d)(1)(F), 48-207-204(4), 48-27-403

53-8-7(d)(1)(F): The court, in its discretion, may prohibit a respondent from possessing a firearm as defined in section seven, article seven, chapter sixty-one of this code if: (i) A weapon was used or threatened to be used in the commission of the offense predicating the petitioning for the personal safety order; (ii) The respondent has violated any prior order as specified under this article; or (iii) The...

WV1025 — dvro

Citation: W. Va. Code, § 61-7-7(a)(7), (8)

Except as provided in this section, no person shall possess a firearm, as such is defined in section two of this article, who: (7) Is subject to a domestic violence protective order that: (A) Was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice and at which such person had an opportunity to participate; (B) Restrains such person from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner of such...

WV1023 — mental health : adjudicated as mentally incompetent//incapacitated/disabled

Citation: W. Va. Code § 61-7-7(a)

Except as provided in this section, no person shall possess a firearm, as such is defined in section two of this article, who: (4) Has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent or who has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution pursuant to the provisions of chapter twenty-seven of this code or in similar law of another jurisdiction.

WV1024 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: W. Va. Code § 61-7-7(a)

Except as provided in this section, no person shall possess a firearm, as such is defined in section two of this article, who: (4) Has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent or who has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution pursuant to the provisions of chapter twenty-seven of this code or in similar law of another jurisdiction.

WV1044 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Repealed.

WV1043 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless-“(A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

WI1041 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

WI1040 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

WI1003 — sales from dealer

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 175.35

(2) When a firearms dealer sells a handgun, he or she may not transfer possession of that handgun to any other person until all of the following have occurred: (a) The transferee has provided identification as required by rule under sub. (2g) (a). (b) The transferee has completed the notification form described in sub. (2g) (b).

WI1057 — shall issue

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 175.60 (2G)

(2g) Carrying a concealed weapon; possession and display of license document or authorization. (a) A licensee or an out-of-state licensee may carry a concealed weapon anywhere in this state except as provided under subs. (15m) and (16) and ss. 943.13(1m)(c) and 948.605(2)(b)1r. (b)1. Unless the licensee is carrying a concealed weapon in a manner described under s.

WI1007 — shall issue

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 175.60

(2) Issuance and Scope of License. (a) The department shall issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to any individual who is not disqualified under sub. (3) and who completes the application process specified in sub. (7). A license to carry a concealed weapon issued under this section shall meet the requirements specified in sub. (2m).

WI1006 — prohibited

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 941.23

Any person except a peace officer who goes armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Notwithstanding s. 939.22 (22), for purposes of this section, peace officer does not include a commission warden who is not a state-certified commission warden.

WI1009 — expanded 1

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 939.48

(ar) If an actor intentionally used force that was intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm, the court may not consider whether the actor had an opportunity to flee or retreat before he or she used force and shall presume that the actor reasonably believed that the force was necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself if the actor makes such a claim under sub.

WI1008 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

WI1011 — negligent storage

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 948.55(2)-(3)

(2) Whoever recklessly stores or leaves a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor if all of the following occur: (a) A child obtains the firearm without the lawful permission of his or her parent or guardian or the person having charge of the child. (b) The child under par.

WI1012 — state license requirement

Citation: Wis. Admin. Code Jus 10.04

Jus 10.04 Dealer registration. The following preconditions shall be met before a dealer may offer a handgun for sale or request department approval for any handgun transfer as required under this chapter: (1) A dealer shall register each handgun store the dealer owns or operates with the department by fully and accurately completing and submitting to the department in duplicate the firearms dealer registration form...

WI1065 — required

Citation: Wis. Stat. §§ 813.12(4m)

(4m) Notice of restriction on firearm possession; surrender of firearms. (a) An injunction issued under sub. (4) shall do all of the following: 1. Inform the respondent named in the petition of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29 and any similar applicable federal laws and penalties. 2. Except as provided in par.

WI1058 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

WI1060 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

WI1050 — public : CCW not allowed

Citation: Wis. Adm. Code § UWS 18.10(3)(a)

No person may carry, possess or use any dangerous weapon on university lands or in university buildings or facilities, except with the written approval of the chief administrative officer or for law enforcement purposes.

WI1055 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 941.2905

Whoever intentionally furnishes, purchases, or possesses a firearm for a person, knowing that the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 (1m), is guilty of a Class G felony.

WI1052 — comprehensive

Citation: W.S.A. 66.0409(2)

Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), no political subdivision may enact or enforce an ordinance or adopt a resolution that regulates the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, keeping, possession, bearing, transportation, licensing, permitting, registration, or taxation of any knife or any firearm or part of a firearm, including ammunition and reloader components, unless the ordinance or...

WI1014 — youth possession

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 948.60(2)(a)

(2) (a) Any person under 18 years of age who possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

WI1061 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

WI1062 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 42 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

WI1063 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

WI1017 — purchase and sale

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 948.60(2)(b)

(b) Except as provided in par. (c), any person who intentionally sells, loans or gives a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a Class I felony. (c) Whoever violates par. (b) is guilty of a Class H felony if the person under 18 years of age under par. (b) discharges the firearm and the discharge causes death to himself, herself or another.

WI1066 — purchase and sale

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 948.60(2)(b)

(b) Except as provided in par. (c), any person who intentionally sells, loans or gives a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a Class I felony. (c) Whoever violates par. (b) is guilty of a Class H felony if the person under 18 years of age under par. (b) discharges the firearm and the discharge causes death to himself, herself or another.

WI1016 — youth possession

Citation: Wis. Stat. § 941.22 (1957)

Possession of pistol by minor. (1) Any minor who goes armed with a pistol or any person who intentionally sells, loans or gives a pistol to a minor may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than one year in county jail or both.

WI1032 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: W.S.A. 54.10 (3f)

If the court appoints a guardian of the person under this subsection, the court shall determine if, under 18 USC 922(g)(4), the individual is prohibited from possessing a firearm. If the individual is prohibited, the court shall order the individual not to possess a firearm, order the seizure of any firearm owned by the individual, and inform the individual of the requirements and penalties under s.