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Wisconsin Statutes Police Regulations (Ch. 163 to 177) § 175.37. Warning whenever transferring a firearm

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Upon the retail commercial sale or retail commercial transfer of any firearm, the seller or transferor shall provide to the buyer or transferee the following written warning in block letters not less than one-fourth inch in height: “IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”

(2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Police Regulations (Ch. 163 to 177) § 175.37. Warning whenever transferring a firearm - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/police-regulations-ch-163-to-177/wi-st-175-37/

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