Blog tagged 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

Sheriffs Question If Expungement Means More Gun Possession

04/11/23 01:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Sheriffs Question If Expungement Means More Gun Possession
The Michigan State Police and the state's judicial system will start Tuesday, April 11 expunging the criminal records of those with old felonies and misdemeanors, but the state's sheriffs are concerned this will mean old perpetrators could, again, legally possess guns.

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.