Do I need a permit to carry in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Where can I check Wisconsin's official rules?

Check Wisconsin Department of Justice, CCW Reciprocity. The controlling law is Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a).

Carry laws · 2026

Wisconsin concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Shall-issue permit
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: Yes
Statute: Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a)

Carrying in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a shall-issue state. Adults 21 and older who meet the requirements can get a permit.

If you pass the background check, finish any required training, and pay the fees, the state must issue your permit.

Requires a training course such as hunter safety or a firearms safety class.

Source: Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a). Wisconsin Department of Justice, CCW Reciprocity. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Wisconsin?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

Yes. Wisconsin recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a). The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.

Getting Wisconsin's own permit

Apply through Wisconsin and meet the listed requirements. If you qualify, the state must issue the permit.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Wisconsin?: Yes. Wisconsin requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Wisconsin honor out-of-state permits?: Yes. Wisconsin recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a).
Where can I check Wisconsin's official rules?: Check Wisconsin Department of Justice, CCW Reciprocity. The controlling law is Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a).

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Sources and verification

WI: Wis. Stat. § 175.60(1)(f), (2g)(a). Wisconsin Department of Justice, CCW Reciprocity.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.