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MCRGO MONDAY E'NEWS
Face Masks While Carrying
The most recent Stay Home Executive Order 2020-59 says, "Any individual able to medically tolerate a face covering must wear a covering over his or her nose and mouth-such as a homemade mask, scarf, bandana, or handkerchief-when in any enclosed public space." This has led to questions about the legality of wearing a face mask while legally carrying a firearm in public.
Michigan Complied Laws 750.396 says, "A person who intentionally conceals his or her identity by wearing a mask or other device covering his or her face for the purpose of facilitating the commission of a crime is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both."
Consequently, a person legally carrying a firearm while wearing a face mask who is not facilitating the commission of a crime is not subject to the legal penalties for wearing a face mask. Note the executive order does not provide for penalties for not wearing a face mask although businesses may refuse to serve customers without one.
Support the MCRGO Legal Foundation
The MCRGO Legal Foundation is a separate organization from MCRGO and is overseen by a board of attorneys. The reason for the separation is partly due to the 501(c)(4) lobbying/advocacy work of MCRGO as well as to insulate legal activities from politics. Consequently, the MCRGO Legal Foundation does not receive funding from MCRGO membership dues. It relies on voluntary contributions.
The MCRGO Legal Foundation protects firearms rights in Michigan. In recent years, this has included the defense of preemption as well as advocacy on behalf of shooting ranges. You can help in the effort by donating online HERE. Please select the Firearms Legal Defense Fund as the area for your donation. Any amount helps!
Unlike MCRGO, the MCRGO Legal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which allows for tax deductions for donations. You will be automatically e-mailed a confirmation of a donation for tax purposes immediately after donating online. Note that during Stay Home, there will be a delay in processing mailed donations. Online donations are strongly encouraged over donations sent in by mail.
