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Are Airguns Legal in Wisconsin?
Yes, with conditions.
Generally legal, but with real rules to follow — usually age verification, and in some places a low-power threshold.
Tier 3 — Moderate
Mainly age verification (typically 18+), with some local variance.
WI
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Wisconsin is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationSpecial category
Age rule18+ for sales
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleAge verification
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionPartial preemption
The rules in detail
Classification
Special category
Treated as a 'dangerous weapon' under WI Stat. § 939.22(10) — but not a firearm.
Age rule
18+ for sales
Industry standard 18+.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
Age verification
Standard sale.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
Partial preemption
Standard firearms preemption.
Hunting with an airgun
2024 Act 115 opened all firearms hunting seasons to airguns
Deer
Explicitly allowed
Allowed
Turkey
Explicitly allowed
Allowed (prior booklet-derived treatment)
Small game
Explicitly allowed
Potentially allowed
Predators
Explicitly allowed
Potentially allowed
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.