Just Transport More Cleverly
I wish people would stop quoting police websites as authority. Sure it's a good place to start but will not protect you in court any more than (admittedly given) advice from a LEO. It's almost a case of hiding behind mama's skirts. If you want legal advice, contact an attorney. I wouldn't take legal advice from a DOT/State Patrol person anymore than I would let him take out my gallbladder or perform a root canal.
You make valid points. Hamdan could probably be used to defend against some of the circumstances you suggest but the law is a convoluted mess. Assuming that 941.23 is not going to be repealed, what modifications would you suggest to make the law more logical?
I would suggest that you are in violation of 941.23 and would suffer the same fate as Mr. Keith. Since you think that there is no legal solution, why not put it in the trunk? You are less likely to attract attention and if stopped in IL could tell them you are enroute to Indiana or elsewhere, invoking 18 USC 926A.
Phred is correct, we have been through this countless times. Here is a link to the State Police site. Scroll down to the question about transporting weapons.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/statepatrol/enforcement/faqs-enforcement.htm
I wish people would stop quoting police websites as authority. Sure it's a good place to start but will not protect you in court any more than (admittedly given) advice from a LEO. It's almost a case of hiding behind mama's skirts. If you want legal advice, contact an attorney. I wouldn't take legal advice from a DOT/State Patrol person anymore than I would let him take out my gallbladder or perform a root canal.
And yes, the concealed weapons law is too broad and pretty much anything can be considered a concealed weapon if it cannot be seen and is within reach. Eg. rock in your hand, gun in your case, gun locked in trunk when you get "within reach" of your trunk. The insanity continues.....technically we can be arrested every time we put our gun in the gun case and close the lid or go to retrieve said weapon. The law is unconstitutional and must be removed from the books.
You make valid points. Hamdan could probably be used to defend against some of the circumstances you suggest but the law is a convoluted mess. Assuming that 941.23 is not going to be repealed, what modifications would you suggest to make the law more logical?
I carry my Glock on the front seat next to me unloaded and encased with two magazines (loaded) in the case. This only applies in Wisconsin. Be careful traveling in the "Land of No Freedom" Illinois.
I would suggest that you are in violation of 941.23 and would suffer the same fate as Mr. Keith. Since you think that there is no legal solution, why not put it in the trunk? You are less likely to attract attention and if stopped in IL could tell them you are enroute to Indiana or elsewhere, invoking 18 USC 926A.