Derek1111
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I've checked the law, and it seems you're right. I am amazed by this inconsistency, and do not believe that there is a coherent self-defense argument. But yes, it seems that untrained 17 y.o.s are allowed to wander around riots in the state of Wisconsin carrying lethal weapons. I'll research more before I post next time.You can argue Wisconsin gun law is bad, or debate whether he was truly defending himself, but please stop spreading the misinformation that Kyle Rittenhouse was breaking the law before he even pulled the trigger. That is not true. The judge threw that charge out because it conflicted with Wisconsin law.
Without arguing for or against Wisconsin statute, it basically is summarized as this:
Possession and control of firearms outside of family land, require the accompaniment of a person 18 or more, until the person is 16.
From 16 to 18 rifles and shotguns may be carried openly without the presence of an adult, but not dangerous weapons as defined by law. Under Wisconsin statute this means a gun with a barrel shorter than 12 inches (concealable)
From 18 to 21 legal weapons may be carried openly, the list of dangerous weapons no longer applies, but concealed carry is still prohibited.
Age 21 or over, a concealed carry permit shall be issued if applied for. Most adults are eligible.
So Kyle (being 17) was legally allowed to carry his weapon, as long as he did not try to conceal it, and if he was being supervised by an adult, he could have been as young as 12.
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