MICHIGAN COALITION FOR

RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS

"Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms

through education, litigation, and legislation."

MONDAY E'NEWS

August 2023 CPL Report

Total Michigan CPL holders in July dropped by 650 people resulting in 811,905 CPL holders as of August 1, 2023. This mid-summer decrease is typical as class numbers fall off due to family vacations. A similar drop happened in July 2022. This month's full report from the Michigan State Police can be read HERE.

August Legislative Update

The Michigan Legislature has been on summer recess over the past month. Consequently, there are no new bill introductions or legislative activity to report. Last Wednesday, the Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC) voted 4-2 to provide an exemption for currently serving state lawmakers with a concealed carry permit under the new Capitol Building security policy and weapons ban now in effect. MCRGO opposes the ban.

In other news, Rep. Kevin Coleman (D-Westland) and Rep. Lori Stone (D-Warren) won their respective mayoral primaries earlier this month and advance to this November's general election. If both win their general elections, they will resign from the Michigan House of Representatives as soon as the results are certified, leaving a 54-54 split. Without a majority, it is likely that legislative Democrats would move to adjourn session for the year early. This would also allow the planned February 27 presidential primary to happen and would speed up the effective date of other legislation passed earlier this year including the three gun control measures. Special elections to fill the vacancies would occur in the late winter.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MCRGO Upper Peninsula Picnic

Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 10 AM to 1 PM CDT at location (11 AM to 2 PM EDT)

Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club; W8470 Sawyer Lake Road; Channing, MI

Open to MCRGO members and the public at no cost, no RSVP is necessary.

MCRGO Fall Firearms Festival

Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11 AM to 4 PM

Kickin' Brass Gun Range; 2881 N. Portage Rd.; Leoni, MI (Jackson County)

Open to MCRGO members and the public at no cost, no RSVP is necessary.

MCRGO Annual Meeting

Friday, December 1, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM

Coral Gables Restaurant; 2838 Grand River Ave.; East Lansing, MI 48823

Only open to MCRGO members. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to [email protected].

MCRGO will provide a pizza & salad buffet with coffee, pop, and water. Donations voluntary.