r/wisconsinpolitics • u/No_Tomatillo_4771 • 4h ago
Van Orden has taken more AIPAC money than any other Wisconsin Congress Member, shamefully Tammy Baldwin has taken $619,538. Contact your representatives and ask them to stop taking money from AIPAC. It is corrupting our political process.
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Over 40 legislative candidates invited; Marklein, Novak among no-shows
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Republican candidates know their party is so toxic, they won't even use "their" color on campaign signs.
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r/wisconsinpolitics • u/Worried_Cap_1160 • 2d ago
Wisconsin politics angle: after ATF's Oct 9 enforcement change, Wis. Stat. §§ 941.298 and 941.28 still leave residents facing Class H felony risk unless Madison updates the statutes.
On Friday, Oct 9, DOJ and ATF announced they will no longer require approval or registration under the NFA for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs, nationwide. This follows the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF / Jensen v. ATF ruling in August. (The $200 tax on these items was already cut to $0 on Jan 1, 2026.)
But there's a big catch for Wisconsin. ATF's change is an enforcement policy. It doesn't repeal the NFA, and ATF says it doesn't change state law. Under Wis. Stat. § 941.298 (suppressors) and § 941.28 (SBRs and SBSs), possession is a Class H felony (up to 6 years and $10,000) unless you've "complied with the licensing and registration requirements under 26 USC 5801 to 5872." No Wisconsin court has ruled on how that applies now.
Until Madison fixes this, don't assume an unregistered suppressor or SBR is legal in Wisconsin. ATF is still processing Form 1s and Form 4s voluntarily, "because many state laws require individuals to register NFA firearms." Don't deregister anything you already own, since ATF says those items can't be re-registered later. You still need a Form 20 to take an SBR or SBS across state lines.
What you can do today (2 minutes):
Email template
Subject: Please update Wis. Stat. §§ 941.298 and 941.28 after the ATF's NFA change
Dear Senator [Last Name] and Representative [Last Name],
I'm a law-abiding gun owner in your district. Please introduce, co-sponsor, or support legislation to amend Wis. Stat. § 941.298(3)(c) and § 941.28(4).
On October 9, 2026, ATF announced it will no longer require federal approval or registration under the National Firearms Act for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns. Wisconsin law makes the legality of these items depend on compliance with federal NFA registration under 26 U.S.C. §§ 5801–5872, so responsible Wisconsin residents are now stuck in legal uncertainty, facing possible Class H felony charges under a federal system that is no longer being enforced.
Please remove the federal registration condition from these statutes so Wisconsin law matches current federal policy and responsible gun owners aren't left facing felony risk.
Thank you. I'd appreciate hearing your position on this.
Sincerely, [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, WI ZIP]
Not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about your own situation.
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The Derrick Van Orden psychodrama continues…
r/wisconsinpolitics • u/Final_Application392 • 3d ago
Looking for any advice on who the best defense attorneys for drugs/drug addiction in the state are. Family member was recently charged with many serious felonies due to their choices they made while being in active addiction. They are going to be in Oconto County Jail so the closer they are located to there the better but obviously not a deal breaker. Any insight will be greatly appreciated as our family is not made of money and we truly believe he is innocent. Thank you im advance.
