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Information for Respondents Regarding the Surrender and Return of Firearms

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019

This form provides information for respondents about what happens when they must give up (surrender) their firearms and how they can get them back later. It explains the rules and steps related to surrendering and returning firearms based on court orders.

The court describes it as: Information for Respondents Regarding the Surrender and Return of Firearms. Available in Spanish and Hmong.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used by respondents in a civil case when a judge or commissioner might grant an injunction related to domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment, which could require the surrender of firearms.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
This form is for respondents regarding the surrender and return of firearms.
How do I get my firearms back after an injunction ends?
You must complete and file the Petition to Return Firearm(s) (CV-433) and wait for the judge or commissioner to sign the Order Concerning Return of Firearms (CV-435).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.

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