SAFE IN WISCONSIN

  Electric Weapons in Wisconsin What are they? Are they legal? I’ve noticed a number of people expressing an interest in acquiring and carrying electric weapons on social media.  It’s important to have an understanding of what these weapons are and the applicable laws in Wisconsin.  What is an Electric Weapon?  There are two types of electric weapons in common use, the stun gun and the TASER®.  While many people use the terms interchangeably, this is inaccurate.  These two devices operate differently.  I will describe stun guns in more detail than the TASER because I highly doubt many people outside of law enforcement are interested in purchasing and carrying a TASER. Stun Gun “Stun gun” is a generic term for an electroshock weapon that inflicts a painful electric shock on a person by direct contact.  Stun guns vary in size from quite small to large units that are incorporated into large flashlights and clubs and brass knuckle-like devices....

More About Carjacking As auto anti-theft systems have gotten more difficult to overcome, the crime of carjacking has increased.  Why try to defeat a sophisticated anti-theft system when you can simply take a vehicle from the driver after all anti-theft safeguards have been deactivated?  Carjacking can happen anywhere but mostly occurs in urban commercial areas while the driver is entering or exiting a parked vehicle.   Over 90% of carjacking occur in urban or suburban areas In a national survey 93% of carjackers were male In the same survey a weapon was used in 74% of carjacking 45% firearms 11% knives 18% other weapons Places carjacking occur: 44% open areas, such as along a street 24% garages, parking lots, and near commercial areas (malls, gas stations, restaurants, office buildings) Carjacking happens frequently at intersections while a car is stopped and blocked by vehicles front and back.  To prevent this, do not stop too close to the car ahead of you....