Blog tagged as Firearms

Capitol Weapons Ban Includes No Exemptions For Lawmakers 

08/01/23 12:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Capitol Weapons Ban Includes No Exemptions For Lawmakers 
The finalized language for a Capitol weapons prohibition does not include exemptions for lawmakers, Rob Blackshaw, executive director of the State Capitol Commission, told the media during the Commission's July meeting.

Not Enforcing 'Red Flag' & Not Enforcing '31 Abortion Law' - What's The Difference? 

06/02/23 01:09 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Not Enforcing 'Red Flag' & Not Enforcing '31 Abortion Law' - What's The Difference? 
Attorney General Dana Nessel was asked by MIRS about the difference between her preemptive decision to not enforce the 1931 abortion ban back in 2022 and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murray’s announcement that he wouldn't enforce “red flag” legislation in his county after it became law.

Capitol Facilities Shopping For Gun Detection Sensors, Software

05/01/23 05:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Capitol Facilities Shopping For Gun Detection Sensors, Software
The Michigan Capitol Facilities Office began soliciting bids Friday for providers equipped to install concealed weapon detection sensors and firearm-recognizing software throughout the state Capitol.

Gun Groups' TRO Request Against Legislature Denied

04/20/23 09:22 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gun Groups' TRO Request Against Legislature Denied
A Court of Claims judge denied two gun groups’ request for a temporary restraining order against the state Legislature for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act.

Mailer Targets Cherry On Gun Maker Immunity

04/18/23 01:50 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Mailer Targets Cherry On Gun Maker Immunity
As gun control activists consider pushing for legislation to strip away legal immunity from gun makers and gun dealers for deaths caused by firearms they made or sold, at least one group is targeting Sen. John Cherry