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Wisconsin Gun Possession Laws (2026)
Permitted: Wisconsin has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or limit on magazine capacity.
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Gun Possession in states bordering Wisconsin
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisRestricted
Illinois has a Firearms Restraining Order (red-flag) law (430 ILCS 67), bans "assault weapons" (with registration of those owned before the ban), and requires a FOID to possess a firearm.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- IowaInfo
Iowa has no state red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), no assault-weapon ban, and no firearm registry.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
- MichiganConditional
Michigan has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO) that took effect on February 13, 2024, and has no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
- MinnesotaConditional
Minnesota has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs) that took effect in 2024, and has no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
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