Blog categorized as Firearms

Gun Groups Sue House, Senate For Limiting Debate In Committee

04/14/23 03:17 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gun Groups Sue House, Senate For Limiting Debate In Committee
Two gun-rights groups claim in a new suit Thursday that the House and Senate leadership violated the Open Meetings Act

Firearm Safety Caucus Calls For Immediate Action On Red Flag Bills

03/31/23 09:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Firearm Safety Caucus Calls For Immediate Action On Red Flag Bills
Several members of the Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus called for immediate action on extreme risk protection order (ERPO) or “red flag” legislation following Monday's Covenant School shooting in Tennessee.

MRP Plays Nazi Card In Debate Over Gun Bills

03/23/23 05:52 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MRP Plays Nazi Card In Debate Over Gun Bills
The Michigan Republican Party (MRP) tweeted out a Twitter meme Wednesday morning comparing the debate over gun control to the Nazi extermination of Jews and other people during World War II.

Weapons Prohibited In Workplace For House Staff

03/23/23 05:41 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Weapons Prohibited In Workplace For House Staff
House staff members are prohibited from bringing weapons into the workplace according to policy update made by leadership, House Democratic Spokesperson Amber McCann told reporters during Tuesday’s afternoon session.

Giffords Says: Change Doesn't Happen Overnight

03/16/23 12:48 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Giffords Says: Change Doesn't Happen Overnight
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 03/15/2023) Gun violence survivor Gabby Giffords said on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon that "change doesn't happen overnight" and it can't be done alone. But "when people care for each other and work together, progress is possible. The world is possible."