In short, the answer is "Yes." Open carry in Wisconsin is legal if you are at least 18 years old and qualify under Federal and State laws (i.e. You are not prohibited due to past convictions, restrictions, protective orders, etc.). Restrictions do apply, and it's best to review applicable federal, state and local laws to determine where those restricted areas are. Some examples of restricted areas include police stations, schools, government buildings and buildings where a restriction is posted (i.e. the "no guns" sticker on the door.
Some of the statutes covering this information (not an exhaustive list) are Wis. Stat. 175.6, 941.23, 947.01, 66.0409 and 167.31. If you have specific questions and you cannot find your answers in the Wisconsin statutes, we recommend that you contact an attorney for clarification.
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