October 2024 CPL Report

Total statewide concealed pistol license numbers increased in September to a new all time high of 849,663. The full report from the Michigan State Police can be found online HERE. As with the last presidential election, MCRGO student certifications have nearly doubled over typical numbers in the past several weeks.

Lame Duck Session: Under Age 21 Purchase Prohibition

The Michigan House of Representatives currently has a razor thin 56-54 Democratic majority. The entire Michigan House is up for election this year. The Michigan Senate and Governor are not up for election this year. The fate of gun bills in 2025-2026 depends on which party controls the Michigan House.

Current election forecasts suggest a strong likelihood of Democrats losing control of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is especially true now due to President Trump's recent polling surge in our state. If this happens, we anticipate a series of new gun controls bills to be taken up in the lame duck session before a new Republican majority is seated in January. In the coming weeks, we'll take a look at possible gun control bills for the November-December 2024 lame duck session.

House Bill 4203 was introduced back in March 2023 but has not yet been taken up by committee. The bill would ban the private sale of a pistol or long gun to young adults ages 18-20. It would also prohibit those young adults from possessing a firearm in public except under the direct supervision of an adult 21 years or over. No exemptions are provided in the bill for self defense either in public or in the home. While Kamala Harris claims to own a Glock for home defense, House Bill 4203 would deny the ability to purchase a firearm for those same basic self-defense rights to young adults in Michigan.

VOTER GUIDE

MCRGO-PAC Endorsements may be found HERE.

NRA-PVF Endorsements may be found HERE.

For Judicial and Local races, please check with your local county political party.

You can cast your ballot now! If you have not already voted, please do so this week. We encourage pro-Second Amendment voters to use mail-in absentee ballots or early in-person voting. If you are dropping off your ballot at a ballot drop box, it must be in the locality where you are registered to vote.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MCRGO Annual Meeting 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024, 11 AM to 2 PM

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

MCRGO will provide a pizza and salad buffet lunch with coffee, pop, and water.

Due to limited seating this event is only open to current MCRGO members.

Please RSVP to Brady at [email protected] or by voicemail at 517-484-2746.

Outdoorama

Thursday-Sunday, February 20-23, 2025, 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 13-16, 2025, Hours Vary by Day

DeVos Place; 303 Monroe Ave. NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503

MCRGO's Booth Number is Pending Assignment.