WI
Wisconsin — Body Armor Regulation Profile
Statutes, eligibility requirements, shipping rules, and the dealer and agency directory for this jurisdiction.
Enhanced penalty
Civilian purchase
Yes
Online sale
Yes
Face-to-face
No
Profession-gated
No
Primary Statute
Wis. Stat. §941.291
Strategic Context
- Gpo Sweet Spots
- rural sheriffs among 72 counties
- Milwaukee + Madison metro suburban PDs
- Oshkosh Defense contractor ecosystem
- Marinette Marine Navy shipbuilding contractor ecosystem
- tribal casino armed security
- Unique To WI Categories
- Oshkosh_Defense_major_military_vehicle_manufacturer_JLTV_MATV
- Marinette_Marine_Navy_Littoral_Combat_Ship_Constellation_frigate
- Fort_McCoy_major_Army_Reserve_NG_training
- Packers_Lambeau_iconic_venue
- Summerfest_worlds_largest_music_festival
- Hmong_community_second_largest_US
- WI_Concealed_Carry_license_required
- Onboarding Friction Notes
- WI is enhanced_penalty tier; enhancement informational; WI DSPS private-detective/security-guard licensing serves as profession verification proxy
- Partnership Opportunities
- WI DOA VendorNet state contract awardee
- Wisconsin Sheriffs + Deputy Sheriffs Association endorsement
- WCPA endorsement
- UW System Procurement
- Oshkosh Defense strategic corporate relationship (armor-industry-adjacent)
- Marinette Marine corporate channel
- MPD + MCSO direct engagement
- Aggregated Demand Estimate
- 55000+ tactical-armor-eligible buyers in WI
- Phase 2 Threshold Met By Wi Alone
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Detailed intelligence
Laws
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Laws
Laws — Wisconsin
Restriction tier: enhanced_penalty + state_felon_broader (violent felons barred from possession)
Federal baseline
- 18 USC §931 — violent felons prohibited.
State statutes
Wis. Stat. §941.291 — Possession of Body Armor
- Codification: Wisconsin Statutes §941.291
- Summary: Prohibits possession of body armor by persons convicted of violent felonies. Additionally, wearing body armor during the commission of a felony adds to the penalty.
- Source: Wisconsin Legislature
Civilian purchase
- Adults 18+ (non-violent-felon) may purchase online or in-person.
- No dealer license required.
Local ordinances
None identified.
Recent changes (past 3 years)
None material.
Pending / proposed legislation
Monitor WI Legislature.
ArmorOS compliance handling
- Civilians permitted 18+
- Federal §931 screening
- Standard flow
Regulations
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Regulations
Regulations — [STATE]
State agency administrative rules
[Any state-level agency rules implementing armor-related statutes — often from State Police, Dept. of Public Safety, or Department of State.]
Enforcement posture
[How rigorously the state enforces armor statutes, any notable enforcement actions.]
Sources
[AG opinions, state police guidance, state AG website links.]
Purchase channels
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Dealer licensing
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Suppliers in state
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Tactical buyers
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Tactical buyers
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Law-enforcement breakdown
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Major municipal PDs
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Major municipal PDs
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County sheriffs
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County sheriffs
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State police / highway patrol
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State police / highway patrol
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Corrections
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Corrections
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National Guard
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National Guard
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Federal agencies in-state
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Federal agencies in-state
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Transit & port authorities
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Transit & port authorities
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University & campus police
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University & campus police
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Authorized Dealers (1)
Ray O'Herron Co., Inc.
Point Blank
Law Enforcement Agencies (25)
WI Army + Air National Guard
national_guard
9,200
sworn
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
state_corrections
7,000
sworn
Milwaukee Police Department
municipal_pd
1,600
sworn
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
county_sheriff
800
sworn
Wisconsin State Patrol
state_police
500
sworn
Dane County Sheriff's Office
county_sheriff
450
sworn
Madison Police Department
municipal_pd
450
sworn
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
county_sheriff
350
sworn
Brown County Sheriff's Office
county_sheriff
250
sworn
Kenosha Police Department
municipal_pd
210
sworn
Racine Police Department
municipal_pd
210
sworn
Green Bay Police Department
municipal_pd
200
sworn