Possessing, selling or using a silencer is a Class H felony, which carries a penalty of up to 6 years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine or both.
Firearm Silencer Possession Sale & Distribution Penalties in Wisconsin
Fines & Penalties for Firearm Silencers in Wisconsin
Under Wisconsin Statute 941.298, the sale, use, or possession of a firearm silencer is a Class H felony. This is punishable by fines of up to $10,000, prison terms of up to 6 years, or both imprisonment and a fine.
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Overview of Wisconsin Statute 941.298: Firearm Silencers
The statute defines a “firearm silencer” as any device for silencing, muffling or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, as well as any combination of parts designed, redesigned, or intended for use in making such a device, and any part intended only for use in the making of a silencer.
Anyone possessing, selling or delivering a silencer in Wisconsin is guilty of a Class H felony, unless you are police officer, member of the armed forces or national guard, and have possession of the silencer in the line of duty or in compliance with written policies; or if you have complied with the licensing and registration requirements under 26 USC 5801 to 5872.
In Wisconsin, how long does a Firearm Silencers charge stay on your record?
Selling just 1 silencer in Wisconsin is an offense that could lead to a 6 year prison term, and even if not convicted, the charges could remain on your record for life.
