Michigan handgun laws

[kingnereli]

I'm traveling to Michigan next weekend so I have been researching their handgun laws. I've found the basics, i.e. concealed only, no alcohol, don't take it to church, etc. I'm sure there are more I am missing.

Awhile back I saw a website linked here that had the laws listed for all 50 states, but I can't seem to find it now. If someone could steer me there it would be appreciated.

Also, I would like to hear from anyone that has any further knowledge that I would find useful.

 

[HandK]

Above the No carry zones, any place that has it posted No concealed weapons aloud you can not carry in to, also you have a duty to retreat if doing so will not put you in greater danger, If you have no choice and need to defend your life immediately then by all means do so, also you can meet force with force, if some one tries to slap or punch you, you can not step it up to drawing your gun, unless you feel you life is in danger and can articulate that in a court of law. Hope this helps.

 

[HandK]

Ops!! Also if stooped you must immediately tell the Officer that you have a CCW and that you have a gun on you or in the car, He has the right to take control of said weapon during the stop if he chooses too.

 

[finity]

Handgunlaw.us

 

[HandK]

You can also look here.
MCRGO - Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

 

[WHRJeff]

You can also look here.
MCRGO - Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

Thanks for the website! I travel daily into MI and I should be more familar with MI carry laws. I don't cc often but usually have one in my auto.

 

[Delmar]

I'm traveling to Michigan next weekend so I have been researching their handgun laws. I've found the basics, i.e. concealed only, no alcohol, don't take it to church, etc. I'm sure there are more I am missing.

I though MI was an open carry state? Could be just for residents?

Awhile back I saw a website linked here that had the laws listed for all 50 states, but I can't seem to find it now. If someone could steer me there it would be appreciated.

Also, I would like to hear from anyone that has any further knowledge that I would find useful.

I know of a church in Indy where half the guys are packin. What's wrong with that?

 

[bobn911]

That's true, Michigan is an open carry state. If you are a non-resident with a resident permit from the state you reside in, you may carry open. However, seems that a lot of cops from the larger cities have their own agenda so be forwarned. Good luck and enjoy you stay. Later, Bob

 

[Delmar]

That's true, Michigan is an open carry state. If you are a non-resident with a resident permit from the state you reside in, you may carry open. However, seems that a lot of cops from the larger cities have their own agenda so be forwarned. Good luck and enjoy you stay. Later, Bob

Yes, I do seem to remember reading that there are cities that have laws against open carry. As if it isn't hard enough to keep track of individual states!

 

[22rssix]

Check these links out.

Most of them are from the Michigan state police website, the others are good info resources.

They also have the castle law, no duty to retreat. See the first link, the rest of the links should answer your questions, if not call the MSP.

NRA-Backed Castle Doctrine Bills Become Law in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654-10953--,00.html

http://michigan.gov/msp/1,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654-10941--,00.html

http://michigan.gov/msp/1,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654-10947--,00.html

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(rwnsn545zhkmnm55uiyy12iz))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-28-425o

 

[Jeremiah]

Keep in mind ann arbor and Detriot have there own special handgun / carry laws.
I'll try to get more info soon on this.

Also I have family in the Ann Arbor and cadillac areas, my grandpa for one, assures me that having the gun in your hand but covered by say a bron paper bag counts as cc. I'll have to check more into that as well

 

[bobn911]

Jeremiah, The laws are state wide, it's the rouge cops that are trying to enforce something that is not there. We are still battling ordinances that were preempted in 1990 but are still on the books. Later, Bob

 

[Jeremiah]

Jeremiah, The laws are state wide, it's the rouge cops that are trying to enforce something that is not there. We are still battling ordinances that were preempted in 1990 but are still on the books. Later, Bob

sorry meant ordinance, and typed law. thanks for the correction.

 

[Delmar]

Jeremiah, The laws are state wide, it's the rouge cops that are trying to enforce something that is not there. We are still battling ordinances that were preempted in 1990 but are still on the books. Later, Bob

preempted, how so?