Injury by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire

Wis. Stat. § 940.24
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(1) Except as provided in sub. (3), whoever causes bodily harm to another by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony. (2) Whoever causes bodily harm to an unborn child by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a health care provider acting within the scope of his or her practice or employment.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/940.24Fetched: 10/7/2026