CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE.
Madison General Ordinances § 9.06
in effect9.06 - CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE.
(1) Definitions. In this section:
(a) "Carry" means to go armed with.
(b) "Concealed" means hidden from ordinary observation.
(c) "License document" means a valid license issued under Wis. Stat. § 175.60 or an out-of-state license.
(d) "Licensee" means an individual holding a valid license to carry a concealed weapon under Wis. Stat. § 175.60.
(e) "Out-of-state licensee" means an individual who is twenty-one years of age or over, who is not a Wisconsin resident, and who has been issued an out-of-state license.
(f) "Photographic identification card" means one of the following:
1. An operator's license issued under Wis. Stat. ch. 343 or an identification card issued under Wis. Stat. § 343.50; or
2. A license or card issued by a state other than Wisconsin that is substantially equivalent to a license or card under sub. 1.
(g) "Weapon" means a handgun, an electronic weapon, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 941.295(1c)(a), a knife other than a switchblade knife under Wis. Stat. § 941.24, or a billy club.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a licensee or out-of-state licensee to carry a concealed weapon within the City without having their license document and photographic identification card.
(3) Exceptions. This Section does not apply if the licensee or out-of-state licensee was carrying a concealed weapon in the following locations:
(a) In their own dwelling;
(b) In a place of business they own; or
(c) On land they lease or legally occupies.
(4) Penalty. Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be subject to a penalty of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25).
(a) Exemption. Any person is exempted from a forfeiture under this section, if the person presents, within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving a citation, their license document or out-of-state license and photographic identification to the Madison Police Department.
(Sec. 9.06 Cr. by ORD-11-00146, 10-27-11)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOICH1--10_CH9LIPE_9.06COWELIFetched: 11/1/2026