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.  I own a small stun gun that can be worn

  Gaining Perspective  “I feel naked without my gun.” is a statement sometimes made by someone who has carried a concealed firearm long enough that they have become comfortable with the practice and have made it part of their everyday routine.  Typically this statement comes about when the person is entering a gun free environment, e.g., on a commercial flight or in some other prohibited location.   Sometimes it is said aloud, and at times only said to one’s self.  I will admit there was a time several years ago when I found myself saying it.  But I looked inside and thought carefully about this statement and the feelings that give rise to it.   If one feels naked without a gun, it is a sign that they have developed too great of a psychological dependence on being armed with a firearm.  In addition, it is a sign that this person does not understand how a gun fits into a personal security plan.  When you must leave the gun outside, you ought not to see yourself as “unarmed,” but rat