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MICHIGAN COALITION FOR
RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS
"Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through
education, litigation, and legislation"
MCRGO SPECIAL E'NEWS
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Guns in the Michigan Capitol
Carrying firearms on the grounds of Michigan's Capitol Building and in the building
itself has been common through the years. Along with public carry for self defense,
a number of legislators carry on the House and Senate floor and gun groups have
held events at the Capitol annually over the past decade. It has been a widely accepted
practice until the past spring when a few COVID-19 protestors, dressed in tactical
gear, attracted international media attention by carrying long guns outside the
Michigan House chamber. The clamor raised calls for guns to be banned at Michigan's
Capitol Building similar to an existing ban on signs attached to sticks.
The Michigan State Capitol Commission consists of six individuals; four appointed
by the Republican controlled Legislature and two by Governor Whitmer. The Commission
manages and maintains the Michigan State Capitol Building and its grounds. Despite
a letter from Attorney General Dana Nessel, the Commission initially argued that
it had no authority to ban firearms. However, an independent legal review conducted
last month for the Commission supported its authority to limit guns.
The Michigan Capitol Commission met last week and considered four choices:
1. The Commission could ban all firearms at the Capitol. This would require five
employees operating metals detectors and X-Ray machines at two entrances to enforce.
The total cost could be as much as $1.3 million. Given the state's enormous $3 billion
deficit for next year, it appears fiscally unlikely.
2. The Commission could ban firearms only in the House and Senate galleries. However,
this option would require approval of the Republican House Speaker and Senate Majority
Leader who are unlikely to support such a measure as it would alienate pro-gun conservative
voters.
3. The Commission could ban only long guns either just in the Capitol Building itself
or also on the Capitol grounds. As long guns are difficult to conceal, it would
be enforced by existing Capitol security including the Michigan State Police. A
long gun ban is a real possibility. However, Democrats have not supported a limited
ban.
4. Finally, the Commission could maintain the status quo by not enacting any ban.
At present, the status quo appears to be the most likely course of action for at
least the mid-term future. If the Commission decides against any type of ban, we
can expect to see anti-gun politicians continue to raise the issue during the fall
general election.
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