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Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 941.2905. Straw purchasing of firearms

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) 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.

(2) The prohibition in sub. (1) against possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm does not apply to the possession of a firearm by any of the following:

(a) A person to whom the firearm is surrendered under s. 813.1285.

(b) A person who has been designated under s. 51.20(13)(cv)3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 51.20(13)(cv)1. not to possess a firearm.

(c) A person who has been designated under s. 51.45(13)(i)3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 51.45(13)(i)1. not to possess a firearm.

(d) A person who has been designated under s. 54.10(3)(f)3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 54.10(3)(f)1.

(e) A person who has been designated under s. 55.12(10)(c) to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 55.12(10)(a).

(f) A person not covered under pars. (a) to (e) who has been designated to store the firearm during the duration of any temporary prohibition on the possession of a firearm.

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