Email from MCRGO   MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." MONDAY E'NEWS   House Bill 4586: CPL Age to 18 House Bill 4586 would lower the required age to obtain a concealed pistol license in Michigan from 21 to 18. While it is unlikely to become law during the 2025-2026 session, MCRGO supports consideration of the bill to begin discussion in the Michigan Legislature. House Bill 4586 will be taken up by the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, November 12, at 10:30 AM in Room 521 of the House Office Building, 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. We urge you to send a short email to your state representative. You can locate your state representative HERE. Sending an email in your own words will receive more attention from legislators than form letters or petitions. However, feel free to copy and paste some of the arguments below in favor of the legislation that reflects your views. If you have not yet signed up for a DomeIQ.com account, we encourage you to do so. People who have signed up for a free DomeIQ account remark that it is an easy way to message their legislators through the arguments presented by MCRGO. SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4586 1. Eighteen-year-olds are Adults with Adult Rights Young adults are already adults under the law. At 18 people gain most civil and political rights (vote, sign contracts, marry, serve on juries.) Restricting concealed carry to 21+ creates an inconsistency between legal adulthood and a right protected by the Second Amendment. There is active legal precedent and change nationally. Several appellate rulings have struck down or limited state laws that bar 18–20-year-olds from carrying concealed. 2. Consistency with other Adult Responsibilities If an 18-year-old can be drafted or serve in the military, they should be trusted with defensive carry at home. Voting, contracts, and adult criminal responsibility begin at 18. 3. Improved Public Safety Concealed carry in Michigan requires licensure with background checks following a minimum of eight hours of legally mandated safety training, including live-fire exercises on a range with a qualified instructor. The focus should be on “who is responsibly trained, qualified, and vetted” rather than the young adult's age. 4. Uniformity in Michigan Firearms Law It is legal to purchase and possess a pistol in Michigan at age 18. It is legal to openly carry a pistol in Michigan at age 18. MCRGO Veteran Discounts With gratitude for their service to our country and the cause of freedom around the world, the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners extends discounts on membership to United States military veterans and allied services, current members of the military, as well as veteran and current full-time law enforcement officers. Those who have served in the military or law enforcement benefit through a $10 discount off annual membership. This discounted rate may be stacked for multiple years. When renewing as a veteran for multiple years online, one year renewals may be done separately for as many years as the member desires. Veteran Life and Veteran Senior Life (age 60+) memberships are also discounted. Online renewal is HERE.  Additionally, U.S. Military veterans who have experienced an 80%-100% service related disability qualify for a free life membership to MCRGO by submitting proof of military disability status to the executive director. To protect privacy, that documentation will be deleted upon processing. You can email the executive director at [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS MCRGO 2025 Annual Meeting Friday, December 5, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM EST Coral Gables Restaurant, 2838 Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 MCRGO will provide a pizza and salad buffet along with non-alcoholic beverages. The annual meeting is open to current MCRGO members. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Outdoorama Thursday-Sunday, February 19-22, 2026, Hours Vary by Day Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave.; Novi, MI 48374 MCRGO's booth number is 5415. Ultimate Sports Show Thursday-Sunday, March 12-15, 2026, Hours Vary by Day DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MCRGO's booth number is 2153. NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2026, Hours Vary by Day George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 MCRGO will represent Michigan at Friday's State Clubs & Associations Workshop More information is available HERE. MCRGO | PO Box 2294 | Grand Rapids, MI 49501 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice