tricolordad
Banned
Since CCW went into effect here in WI, we no longer have to have long guns encased except on the day before gun deer season starts (no BS, look it up!) Buuuut...here is where I'm unclear about the requirement. Taking into consideration that I am a CCL holder, do I need to have it encased when traveling through the criminals welcome we are unarmed zones (GFSZ for the illiterate.)
Beginning November 1, 2011, it is legal to load a handgun, or to transport a loaded handgun cased or uncased, in a vehicle without a license. NOTE: This does NOT apply to long guns; they still must be unloaded, but now may be uncased. There is still some confusion as to whether or not an encased gun is concealed, so if it is cased, best to have it out of reach unless you have a carry license. Long guns must be "discernable to ordinary observation", since a conceal carry license does not apply. Previously all firearms had to be unloaded & encased (per the transport statute), & out of reach (derived from the concealed carry statute). Those with a concealed carry license may conceal a pistol in a vehicle.[\QUOTE]
And also, are they saying that my shotty must be in the open so that anyone looking into the vehicle can see it?