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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

What's Your Take on Obama Gun Control Proposals?

The president put forth a sweeping plan Wednesday to curb what he calls “the epidemic of gun violence in this country.” Leave a comment to share your thoughts, Berkley and Huntington Woods!

President Obama on Wednesday unveiled what is being called the most ambitious gun control agenda in decades, initiating 23 executive actions aimed at curbing what he called “the epidemic of gun violence in this country,” according to The Washington Post. According to a White House fact sheet, Obama’s plan includes: Michigan political reaction came quickly. Gov. Rick Snyder released the following statement: "It's a dialogue that's happening in earnest at the federal level. In Michigan, we are looking at the issue of violence from a holistic approach, examining the multiple causes and root of the problem. That's why I have ordered a multi-departmental assessment of the state's services and needs regarding at-risk children, school security, …

Friday, July 20, 2012

Poll: Should People be Allowed to Openly Carry Weapons in Michigan?

A deadly shooting early Friday during a showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at a Colorado movie theater has reignited debate about whether stricter gun laws can prevent such tragedies.

A deadly shooting early Friday during a showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at a movie theater in Colorado has spurred debate about whether stricter gun laws could have prevented the tragedy. Some gun rights advocates argue that had a member of the audience been carrying a weapon, they could have used it to stop the shooter; advocates of more stringent gun rules, however, say more weapons lead to more chaos and ensuring public safety should be left to law enforcement. Adults are legally permitted to carry and conceal registered pistols and rifles under Michigan law and aren't required to show ID to police. Municipalities aren't allowed to regulate the possession of firearms; but, according to state law MCL 750.234d, there are certain …

Edward Anchak

8:18 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

"Adults are legally permitted to carry and conceal registered pistols and rifles under Michigan law" Nope, in Michigan, we have a CPL, or Concealed Pistol Licence. There is no CRL, and a rifle is not a pistol.   more ›

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