(a) Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable in this Section:
(1) Dangerous Weapon.
Any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; any device designed as a weapon capable of producing death or great bodily harm; any ligature or other instrumentality used on the throat, neck, nose, or mouth of another person to impede, partially or completely, breathing or circulation of blood; any electric weapon as defined in Sec. 941.295(1c)(a), Wis. Stats.; or any other device or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm. [Sec. 939.22, Wis. Stats.].
(2) Electric Weapon.
Any device which is designed, redesigned, used or intended to be used, offensively or defensively, to immobilize or incapacitate persons by the use of electric current. [Sec. 941.295(1c)(a), Wis. Stats.].
(3) Firearm.
A weapon that acts by force of gunpowder.
(4) Handgun.
True handguns designed to be fired one-handed, and does not include machine guns, rifles or shotguns. [Sec. 175.60(l)(bm), Wis. Stats.].
(5) Law Enforcement Officer.
Any person employed by the State of Wisconsin, or any political subdivision of this State, for the purpose of detecting and preventing crime and enforcing laws or ordinances and who is authorized to make arrests for violations of the laws and/or ordinances he/she is employed to enforce.
(6) Qualified Out-of-State Law Enforcement Officer.
For purposes of this Section, a law enforcement officer to whom all of the following apply:
a. The person is employed by a state or local government agency in another state;
b. The agency has authorized the officer to carry a firearm;
c. The officer is not the subject of any disciplinary action by the agency that could result in the suspension or loss of the person's law enforcement authority;
d. The person meets all standards established by the agency to qualify the person on a regular basis to use a firearm; and
e. The person is not prohibited under federal law from possessing a firearm.
(b) Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Regulations.
(1) Concealed Carry License/Permit Requirement.
Except as provided in Subsection (b)(3) below, no person shall carry on his or her person any concealed firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) unless a valid license/permit as designated under Sec. 175.60, Wis. Stats., has been duly issued. The weapons that are eligible to be carried while concealed are: handguns; electric weapons; knives except switchblades; and billy clubs.
(2) Carrying Prohibited in Designated Municipal Buildings.
In addition to the provisions of Sec. 175.60, Wis. Stats., enumerating places where the open or concealed carrying of a firearm or dangerous weapon is prohibited, including exceptions thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to enter and/or remain in the following municipal buildings in the Village of Edgar while carrying a dangerous weapon or a firearm:
a. Edgar Municipal Building.
b. Village of Edgar Department of Public Works Building.
c. Restrooms or enclosed shelters at a Village park.
(3) Law Enforcement and Military Personnel Exceptions.
Subsections (b)(l) and (2) above do not apply to:
a. A sworn law enforcement officer as defined in Sec. 175.60, Wis. Stats.
b. A former law enforcement officer who satisfied all of the following requirements:
1. The former officer has been issued a photographic identification document or identification or certification card;
2. The weapon carried is a firearm that is of the type described in the identification document; and
3. Within the preceding twelve (12) months, the former officer met the standards of the state in which he/she resides for training and qualification for active duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms.
c. A qualified out-of-state law enforcement officer, but only if the weapon is a firearm but is not a machine gun or destructive device; the officer is not carrying a firearm silencer; and the officer is not under the influence of an intoxicant.
d. Armed forces personnel acting in the line of duty.
(4) Hunter's Safety Exemption.
Hunter's Safety Courses by WisDNR-approved instructors are exempt from this Section, provided all firearms used are unloaded.
(5) Signage.
Signs meeting the requirements of Sec. 943.13(2)(bm)1, Wis. Stats., shall be posted in prominent locations near all entrances of such buildings/places indicated that possession of a firearm in that building or place is prohibited.
(6) Miscellaneous Regulations.
a. No person may carry any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon onto school property or within one thousand (1,000) feet of a school.
b. No person may carry any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon into any courtroom while in session.
c. No person may enter or remain in a public building which is properly signed and while in possession of any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon.
d. No person may carry any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon into a private business which is properly signed.
e. No person may carry any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon into any community-type event which lasts no longer than three (3) weeks, has controlled access points which are properly signed, and for which admission is charged.
f. No person may carry any open or concealed firearm or dangerous weapon into any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on the premises and that person partakes in such consumption.
(c) Possession, Sale, and Manufacture of Certain Weapons Prohibited.
(1) Prohibitions.
No person shall sell, manufacture, purchase, possess or carry metallic knuckles or knuckles of any substance which could be put to the same use with the same or similar effect as metallic knuckles, a "numchuk" (also called a "nunchaku ") or any similar weapon, a "cestus" or similar material weighted with metal or other substance and worn on the hand, a "churkin" (also called a "suriken") or any similar object intended to injure a person when thrown, a "sucbai" or similar weapon, a "manrikigusari" or a similar length of chain having weighted ends, or any other martial arts device or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce injury or death to another person within the Village of Edgar.
(2) Subsection Definitions.
For the purpose of this Subsection, the following definitions shall apply:
a. "Numchuk" or "Nunchaku." An instrument consisting of two (2) or more sticks, clubs, or rods connected by a rope, cord, wire, or chain.
b. "Churkin." A round throwing knife consisting of several sharp points protruding from a rounded disc.
c. "Sucbai." A short length of wood or metal or similar material which, when gripped in the hand, protrudes on either side of the fist. Such prohibited instrument may or may not have spikes or short pointed protrusions from either end.
(3) Disposal of Seized Devices.
Any such device shall be seized by a law enforcement officer and destroyed or turned over to the State of Wisconsin Crime Laboratory for destruction.
(d) Reckless Use of Weapons.
(1) Acts Prohibited.
a. No person shall endanger another's safety by reckless conduct in the operation or handling of a firearm, air gun, knife or bow and arrow.
b. No person shall operate or go armed with a firearm, air gun, knife or bow and arrow while he/she is under the influence of an intoxicant.
c. No person shall intentionally point a firearm, air gun, knife or bow and arrow at or toward another person.
(2) Reckless Conduct Defined.
"Reckless conduct" consists of an act which creates a situation of unreasonable risk and high probability of death or great bodily harm to another and which demonstrates a conscious disregard for the safety of another and a willingness to take chances of perpetrating an injury.