wi and il firearms law questions a couple of questions for you firearms law experts out there question according to the nra ila state firearms lawbook in wisconsin it is unlawful for any person except a peace officer to go armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon there is no statutory provision for obtaining a lixense or permit to carry a concealed weapon jury instructions indicate that to go armed one must have a firearm on one s person or within his immediate control and available for use does this mean that open carry is allowed if so just how open does it have to be would an in the pants holster be considered concealing what if one had their jacket on and it partially covered the weapon also is there any way to be allowed to carry concealed or is it just not allowed period question as i understand it in evanston il they have a ordinance banning handguns is there any way to get around this provision what would the penalty if you were found out be what if you used said handgun in a defensive shooting in your apartment there how would the city law apply to your impending trial for the shooting also what is il state law concerning short barreled weapons short barreled shotgun is what i would be interested in if a handgun were not available either that or a shortened mm carbine ie colt marlin one more thing what is the chance of getting a ccw permit in il without being rich or famous or related to the mayor please send replies via e mail as things seem to be piling up around t p g a little faster than i can handle thanks again steve syck syck miller cs uwm edu
