LANSING — The Michigan Capitol Commission, in a sudden reversal, voted unanimously Monday to ban the open carry of guns inside the Michigan Capitol, effective immediately.
Critics say the ban does not go far enough and the commission should ban all firearms inside the Capitol, whether they are carried openly or concealed, by anyone who is not law enforcement.
The commission had resisted such a move for years and sometimes claimed it did not have the authority to order a gun ban, despite building pressure in recent months amid angry protests, often involving armed men, inside and outside the Capitol.
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Michigan Capitol bans open carry weapons
Michigan Capitol bans open carry weapons
Effective Immediately and unanimously.
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Re: Michigan Capitol bans open carry weapons
Good start.
I'm with Whitmer on this - they need to go further to protect the Capitol and more importantly the people that work inside.
I'm with Whitmer on this - they need to go further to protect the Capitol and more importantly the people that work inside.
Wellllll... la de frickin da
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Stupid useless "feelgood" move.
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This will probably shock most of you, but I think open carry should be banned most anywhere. The concept is stupid. Unless you are hunting in an area approved for hunting or wearing a law enforcement or security uniform, carrying an exposed firearm defeats any legitimate purpose for having a firearm on your person for the protection of yourself and your family and creates concern among the people not comfortable around firearms.
It may have made sense (note, I say MAY) when Michigan was a "may issue" state and it was quite difficult in some counties to obtain a CPL permit. Now that we are a "shall issue" state and anyone that can pass a pretty thorough background check, by both the FBI and The Michigan State Police, exhibit a modicum of training in both safety and use and pay $115.00 can obtain a CPL, it makes no sense whatsoever to allow open carry. Personally, if someone either can't get a permit because of the numerous reasons they could be denied or wont go through the process of getting one, I'd just as soon they not carry a firearm anyway.
Note, Michigan is an "open carry" state not because there is a law that say's you can. It's because there isn't a law that say's you can't.
It may have made sense (note, I say MAY) when Michigan was a "may issue" state and it was quite difficult in some counties to obtain a CPL permit. Now that we are a "shall issue" state and anyone that can pass a pretty thorough background check, by both the FBI and The Michigan State Police, exhibit a modicum of training in both safety and use and pay $115.00 can obtain a CPL, it makes no sense whatsoever to allow open carry. Personally, if someone either can't get a permit because of the numerous reasons they could be denied or wont go through the process of getting one, I'd just as soon they not carry a firearm anyway.
Note, Michigan is an "open carry" state not because there is a law that say's you can. It's because there isn't a law that say's you can't.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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Well I suppose if Walmart can ban open carry in their store, why can't anywhere else?
And I agree with Bryce.
Me personally, I don't care to be near folks walking around with a gun out on their hip like they're Wyatt Earp. It's almost always some rotund bafoon that wouldn't be able to get his weapon past his fat rolls in under 5 seconds. Meanwhile whoever his porky paws is trying to engage with has already got 4 or 5 rounds off in my direction.
And I agree with Bryce.
Me personally, I don't care to be near folks walking around with a gun out on their hip like they're Wyatt Earp. It's almost always some rotund bafoon that wouldn't be able to get his weapon past his fat rolls in under 5 seconds. Meanwhile whoever his porky paws is trying to engage with has already got 4 or 5 rounds off in my direction.
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Frankly, at least in Michigan, it was never legal to open carry, unless you have a license to conceal carry, in a Walmart if they sold beer, wine or alcohol.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:01 amWell I suppose if Walmart can ban open carry in their store, why can't anywhere else?
Note, by the wording, the establishment doesn't even have to actually sell liquor, it just has to be LICENSED to do so. You would be surprised by some of the places that are licensed to sell, but don't do so on a regular basis.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following:
(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.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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Not being allowed to open carry in a Walmart has nothing to do with any laws, statutes or regulations.
The owner of the property simply decided they don't want open carry on their premises.
Failure to leave gets you charged with trespassing. Not some beer or wine regulation.
Any owner of any property, private or commercial, can decide the same.
The owner of the property simply decided they don't want open carry on their premises.
Failure to leave gets you charged with trespassing. Not some beer or wine regulation.
Any owner of any property, private or commercial, can decide the same.
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You are correct. I was just pointing out it wasn't legal to do so in Michigan even before they imposed the ban.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:49 amNot being allowed to open carry in a Walmart has nothing to do with any laws, statutes or regulations.
The owner of the property simply decided they don't want open carry on their premises.
Failure to leave gets you charged with trespassing. Not some beer or wine regulation.
Any owner of any property, private or commercial, can decide the same.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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Can a private business take away someone's Gawg given right to berr arms?
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.
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Yup! Inside their place of business. Not in the parking lot however.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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You absolutely can have anyone removed from private property for any reason. I could put up a sign saying guns not permitted on premises and have the individual trespassed.
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Re: Michigan Capitol bans open carry weapons
I'm not a fan of open carry either I don't really want to see the gun out in public in stores, airports etc.
Go Pistons, Let's Go Redwings.
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How far does that go. They couldn't refuse entry based on someone's race or religion. But they can force a customer to surrender a constitutionally protected right?
I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in 1 day and the box said 2-4 years.
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If I own the Parking lot and I don’t want weapons then there will be no weapons.