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OPEN CARRY IN MICHIGAN
Michigan State Police - Open carry of firearms
Subject to MCL 750.234d, it is legal to carry a visible pistol in public.
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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931
750.234d Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited;
applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 234d.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following:
(a) A depository financial institution or a subsidiary or affiliate of a depository financial institution.
(b) A church or other house of religious worship.
(c) A court.
(d) A theatre.
(e) A sports arena.
(f) A day care center.
(g) A hospital.
(h) An establishment licensed under the Michigan liquor control act, Act No. 8 of the Public Acts of the Extra Session of 1933, being sections 436.1 to 436.58 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) This section does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A person who owns, or is employed by or contracted by, an entity described in subsection (1) if the possession of that firearm is to provide security services for that entity.
(b) A peace officer.
(c) A person licensed by this state or another state to carry a concealed weapon.
(d) A person who possesses a firearm on the premises of an entity described in subsection (1) if that possession is with the permission of the owner or an agent of the owner of that entity.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
History: Add. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 158, Eff. Aug. 15, 1994begins Friday, February 6, 2009!
Michigan State Police Legal Firearms Update
By micofccby Steve Dulan
The Michigan State Police publishes an electronic newsletter called “Legal Update” which is meant to keep personnel informed regarding Michigan law. While it is generally authoritative, it is not the final word on the issues it covers. The disclaimer at the bottom of the page says it all: “This update is provided for informational purposes only. Officers should contact their local prosecutor for an interpretation before applying the information contained in this update.” That said, I have yet to find a factual error or legal interpretation that I would disagree with after several years of reading Legal Update on a more or less regular basis. The latest Legal Update deals with several firearms-related issues. My brief commentary follows each subject:
Open carry of firearms
Subject to MCL 750.234d, it is legal to carry a visible pistol in public.
MCRGO has not adopted an official position on this subject. My personal opinion is that while this is true, I agree with Ted Nugent and many others that it is a bad idea in almost every situation. Tactically, you are giving up the element of surprise should you face a deadly force situation. Furthermore, you run the risk of being called in to 911 as a “man with a gun.” I have been on police ride-alongs when this call comes over the radio. It creates a very dangerous situation for all concerned. I do not carry openly. I have a CPL and take care to choose a gun and holster that, along with appropriate clothing, allow me to keep my gun concealed until/unless I need it to save a life.
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Michigan Open Carry
Exercise your Rights.
YOU CAN OPENLY CARRY A HANDGUN IN MICHIGAN*1) Any law abiding citizen of the State of Michigan who owns a safety inspected handgun may openly carry (in a holster) said firearm in all places not explicitly exempt by law with or without a CPL. Private property rules over-ride state law in regards to firearm possession.
MSP Legal Update Newsletters: April 2007 and June 2008: Did You Know: …It is not illegal under Michigan law to openly carry a pistol…...
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The Open Carry debate in Michigan
"Barry County has had its share of 2a political battles over the years before CPL's were approved. Now things are heating up again. This is the latest one here. from the Free Press
HASTINGS -- Most of us probably don't know it, but Michigan is among the 44 states where it's legal to carry a gun in public without a permit...." Click here to read more.
Wikipedia - Michigan
The State of Michigan claims complete preemption of laws in regards to ownership and the carrying of firearms. Generally, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, and agents thereof acting in an official capacity, are exempt from Michigan's firearms regulations. The Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963[107] Article 1, Section 6 reads:
Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.
A complete listing of Michigan's firearms laws can be found in the publication "Firearms Laws of Michigan"[108]
Firearm Defined
The word “firearm”, except as otherwise specifically defined in the statutes, shall be construed to include any weapon from which a dangerous projectile may be propelled by using explosives, gas or air as a means of propulsion, except any smooth bore rifle or handgun designed and manufactured exclusively for propelling BB’s not exceeding .177 calibre by means of spring, gas or air.[109]
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