Man Claims He Doesn't Have To Wear Mask Due To CCW Law

WAUKESHA, WI— A 63-year-old man became upset over staff on Wednesday at Westbrook Health Center, 2315 E. Moreland Blvd, in Waukesha over a mask mandate.

According to the police report, the man said he was a carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) holder and it was against the law for him to carry and wear a mask.

Staff never saw a weapon displayed but felt concerned. Police asked to check the parking lot.

According to the website for US Concealed Carry, they identified two states with statutes against carrying a concealed firearm while wearing a mask, California and Illinois.

"Due to a large number of inquiries, some states have publicly addressed their laws regarding wearing masks actually refer to individuals concealing their identity with the intention to commit illegal acts or to specifically hide their identity and do not address wearing a mask while legally carrying a concealed firearm," the website said.

The website said it found no statute in Wisconsin addressing masks.

"In addition, based on the Dane County mask order, Deputy City Attorney Marci Paulson stated she doesn’t know of any statutory or regulatory prohibition that would affect a concealed carry license while complying with the order to wear a mask," the website said.