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In Wisconsin, do you need more proof of ID to vote than to buy a gun?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 16, 2025March 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. You need an ID to vote, but not for a private gun sale.

Did Mandela Barnes say he ‘could not care less’ about a Second Amendment right?

by Jacob Alabab-Moser / Wisconsin Watch November 4, 2022January 20, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety

How Wisconsin’s ‘honor’ system for removing guns from domestic abusers failed Jesi Ewers

by Clare Amari / Wisconsin Watch July 7, 2022November 30, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Background checks, dealer licensing requirements in Wisconsin explained

by Alexandra Arriaga August 28, 2016July 5, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Instructor: Background checks OK but do not keep weapons from criminals

by Alexandra Arriaga August 28, 2016July 5, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Strong public support, pleas from grieving family fail to move Wisconsin on gun background checks

by Alexandra Arriaga August 28, 2016July 5, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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