Blog tagged as Firearms

Before the Michigan Senate approved SB 79, legislation establishing penalties for when a minor obtains an improperly stored firearm, the Senate kept in statute a provision that bans local governments from suing gun manufacturers

(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."

Background checks and a license would be required for anyone buying a firearm -- pistol or long gun -- under legislation that serves as the first of several gun violence-response bills expected this session.

Involved organizations are expecting committee hearings on Senate Democrats' 11-bill firearm violence prevention package, which would establish "Red Flag" statutes and safe storage mandates with related penalties, to begin Mar. 2.

Finding more money for community violence intervention (CVI) programs and lengthening waiting periods for firearm purchases are among the new policy proposals being suggested to reduce firearm violence in Michigan.