Posted on 11/05/2010 2:51:25 PM PDT by jafojeffsurf
(Letter to Editor)
The Michigan State Police have issued a new update on its website that clarifies a lot of questions about firearms. A Michigan resident may carry a loaded, holstered firearm in any public venue.
A concealed pistol license holder may carry a loaded holstered firearm in all of the so-called gun-free zones. They may openly carry in a bar, church, liquor store, movie theater, school or anywhere else not prohibited by federal law, such as post offices and courtrooms.
It is legal to carry openly to the voting booth and also in non-secured areas of police stations and airports. Citizens are not bound by anything in Michigan law to present identification to a police officer unless it is a moving violation in a motor vehicle. Citizens do not have to talk to police, and unless they are being detained for criminal suspicion, they may simply walk away. Each situation is different, but it is important that people know their legal rights.
Private business owners can carrying guns in their establishments, and you can decide whether or not to patronize businesses that restrict your right to self-defense.
Remember all major shootings have been in gun-free zones. The bad guys ignore the signs, so if you leave your gun in the car, your options have diminished greatly. Be safe.
George Kunkle
Clinton Township
It is law in all states, it’s called the second ammendment.
Try google “michigan open carry”
google “michigan open carry”
Ok, I Googled it and have 297000 results. But I did find this gem after a link or two several clicks in.
Also the main page I was looking for:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._66_238184_7.pdf
I see your links but you might want to check this one out.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._66_238184_7.pdf
I read it but there is nothing in it that would substantiate Kunkle’s claims in his letter to the editor.
“Carrying in post offices and courtrooms is prohibited by Federal law.”
No it isn’t. You can carry in Hillsdale County court houses if you have the legal right to carry in the state.
I checked up on Hillsdale county, MI and found an article that would suggest you’re right. Then I found a follow up written by Judge Michael R. Smith. You can read it here:
http://www.hillsdale.net/opinion/x784082457/Letters-to-the-Editor-July-8-2008
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