MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." MONDAY E'NEWS   Happy Thanksgiving from MCRGO As we take time to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives, we want to let you know how grateful we are that you are one of them. Thank you very much for your support over the past year. May the spirit of Thanksgiving bring you love, laughter, and a warm heart. Michigan Gun Groups Sue City of Flint Michigan's allied gun groups are fighting back against Flint's illegal efforts to keep law-abiding gun owners out of open meetings, in violation of the State's Open Meetings Act. In late October, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley placed metal a detector outside of Flint City Council meetings and unilaterally declared City Hall a "gun-free zone." While he claimed this was pursuant to a local court order, the local court itself has made no such pronouncement. State law is clear; meetings of public bodies must be open to the general public to ensure that everyone, gun owners included, may take part in the democratic process. It is wrong to make law-abiding people choose between their own personal protection and access to open government, especially in areas of high crime. The lawsuit seeks a court order to stop the ongoing illegal activity and other relief associated with intentional violations of the law. The full complaint may be read HERE. MCRGO's Firearms Legal Defense Fund requires the support of our members in order to finance the high costs of litigation. Donations of any size are appreciated. Contributions are tax deductible. Donations can be made online HERE. UPCOMING EVENTS MCRGO Annual Meeting Friday, December 1, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM Coral Gables Restaurant; 2838 Grand River Ave.; East Lansing, MI 48823 MCRGO will provide a pizza & salad buffet with coffee, pop, and water. Donations voluntary. Only open to current MCRGO members. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to Brady at [email protected]. Outdoorama Thursday-Sunday, February 22-25, 2024, Hours Vary by Day Suburban Collection Showplace; 46100 Grand River Ave.; Novi, MI 48374 MCRGO's Booth Number is Pending Assignment Ultimate Sports Show Thursday-Sunday, March 7-10, 2024, Hours Vary by Day DeVos Place; 303 Monroe Ave. NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MCRGO's Booth Number is Pending Assignment MCRGO | PO Box 2294, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 [email protected] Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!