Email from MCRGO   MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." MONDAY E'NEWS   March 2025 CPL Report Total statewide concealed pistol licenses increased slightly in February to 858,383 as of March 1, 2025 . The full report from the Michigan State Police can be found HERE. The increase has been sluggish due to a more typical winter this year compared to last and a reduced fear of new gun control thanks to the changed political dynamic. February and early March class sizes were well below average but are now beginning to pick back up. Increasing Your MCRGO Involvement Wondering how you can increase your involvement with MCRGO? This month, we're exploring options available to you including social media, legislative advocacy, MCRGO events, and instruction. This week we focus on MCRGO events to attend in person. MCRGO encourages member participation at its events with discounted event-rate MCRGO membership renewals, the sale of MCRGO products such as the new challenge coins & popular hats that are not sold by mail, and the no-cost distribution of MCRGO promotional items such as pens and decals. Events are a great way to meet and network with your fellow MCRGO members. Some offer membership credit for volunteering. As a statewide organization, MCRGO hold in-person events throughout the year in all five of its regions. Just as with representation on the MCRGO Board of Directors, these events are roughly balanced by membership numbers in each region. As events are approved by the Board of Directors and scheduling details are finalized, they will appear in the weekly Upcoming Events list at the bottom of this newsletter. The current annual calendar is: Late January: Lansing Legislative Advocacy Day hosted by Women for Gun Rights Mid-February: Outdoorama at Novi Mid-March: Ultimate Sports Show at Grand Rapids Mid-May: East Michigan Picnic (location varies by host club) Mid-June: Northern Lower Peninsula Picnic at Gaylord Late July: Free Ladies Firearms Training hosted by Legally Armed in Detroit Early September: Upper Peninsula Picnic (three club rotation) Mid-September: Freedom Fest at Howell hosted by the National Rifle Association Late September: West Michigan Picnic (location varies by host club) Early December: MCRGO Annual Meeting at East Lansing MCRGO Seeking Legal Plaintiff MCRGO members... We need help with planned Second Amendment litigation. If you live in the western half of the Lower Peninsula and have had an License To Purchase delayed or denied by a law enforcement agency (NOT a NICS denial at a dealer) in the last year, please email [email protected] with a brief description. If selected, there will be no charge for your participation. UPCOMING EVENTS 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 2153. MCRGO hats, decals, and discounted MCRGO memberships will be available. MCRGO | PO Box 2294 | Grand Rapids, MI 49501 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice