Blog tagged as Firearms

Testifier Drops 'N' Word During Senate Committee On Capitol Gun Bans 

11/15/24 12:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Testifier Drops 'N' Word During Senate Committee On Capitol Gun Bans 
A gun rights advocate dropped the "N" word Thursday morning in a Senate committee while intensely arguing against bills to codify the state Capitol's gun ban into law.

Oxford Shooting Report Recommends One Change In Law

11/01/23 05:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Oxford Shooting Report Recommends One Change In Law
A third-party report conducted on the Oxford shootings in 2021 suggested that lawmakers ban insurers from denying or threatening to deny coverage to school employees who voluntarily cooperate in any investigation.

Lawmakers Exempted From Capitol Gun Ban 

08/17/23 01:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lawmakers Exempted From Capitol Gun Ban 
The new Capitol building security policy and weapons ban now includes an exemption for currently serving state lawmakers with a concealed carry permit, the Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC) voted 4-2 Wednesday.

Proposed Capitol Firearms Ban May Exempt Gun-Carrying Lawmakers 

08/08/23 01:14 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Proposed Capitol Firearms Ban May Exempt Gun-Carrying Lawmakers 
The Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC) may be taking another look at its proposed no-guns in the Capitol policy as it relates to lawmakers.

Hall Of Justice Has Had Metal Detectors Since 2001 

08/08/23 09:58 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hall Of Justice Has Had Metal Detectors Since 2001 
The Michigan judicial system led by the Michigan Supreme Court is 22 years ahead of the state Legislature when it comes to the issue of banning weapons.