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Wisconsin Gun Bill of Sale

A Wisconsin gun bill of sale is considered a legal document in the State of Wisconsin that provides proof that a firearm's legal sale or trade has been transacted. This form will provide information about the seller, the buyer, and the firearm.
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Updated June 04, 2024

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Privately Selling a Firearm

Anyone who can legally own a firearm in Wisconsin can also sell the gun in a private transaction.

Prohibited from Buying

Wisconsin law prohibits any person from purchasing a firearm if:[1]

  • The person has been convicted of a felony in this state.
  • The person has been convicted of a crime elsewhere that would be a felony if committed in this state.
    • The person has been adjudicated delinquent for an act committed on or after April 21, 1994, that, if committed by an adult in this state, would be a felony.
  • The person has been found not guilty of a felony in this state because of mental disease or defect.
  • The person has been found not guilty of or not responsible for a crime elsewhere that would be a felony in this state because of insanity or mental disease, defect, or illness.
  • The person has been committed for treatment and is subject to an order not to possess a firearm.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
  • The person is subject to an injunction, or under a tribal injunction issued by a court established by any federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin, that includes notice to the respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements and penalties under this section.[8][9][10][11]
  • The person is otherwise subject to an order not to possess a firearm.[12][13]

Registering a Firearm

Wisconsin law prohibits any state government agency from requiring private firearms owners to register their weapons formally.[14]

Concealed Carry

Any Wisconsin resident must have a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit to carry a concealed weapon publicly in the state.

How to Apply

The age requirement to carry a concealed firearm in Wisconsin is 21.[15]

  1. Complete a firearm safety training course.[16]
  2. Complete the online application with the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Reciprocity

Wisconsin recognizes the concealed carry licenses from all states except the following: Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, and Vermont.[17]