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Wisconsin Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: Any adult may carry a knife concealed with no blade-length or mechanism limit; only a person barred from firearm possession commits a crime by carrying a concealed dangerous-weapon knife (Wis. Stat. 941.231).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Wisconsin

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisConditional
A common knife may be carried concealed absent unlawful intent; 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(2) bars carrying a dagger, dirk or dangerous knife with intent to use it unlawfully against another.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaPermitted
An eligible adult may carry a common knife concealed with no blade limit; Iowa Code 724.5 permitless carry bars a general prohibition on unlicensed carry of a dangerous weapon.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MichiganConditional
MCL 750.227 bars carrying concealed a dagger, dirk, stiletto or double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument; a common folding pocketknife is generally lawful to carry concealed.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
MinnesotaPermitted
Minnesota has no blade-length limit or blanket concealed-carry ban for common knives; the only bar is possessing a dangerous article intending unlawful use as a weapon (609.66 subd. 1(a)(5)).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

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