Following last Monday's Legislative Update in the MCRGO E'News, the Michigan House of Representatives passed three firearms bills. They now go to the Senate for consideration. Please contact your state senator to ask for rapid passage of this legislation. You can find your state senator HERE.
House Bill 4003: Would eliminate the felony for carrying a concealed pistol on an expired concealed pistol license if the license had expired within the previous year. It would be replaced with a civil infraction. State gun groups including Michigan Open Carry, MCRGO, and MGO reached an agreement with the Michigan State Police on the H-4 substitute. The bill passed the Michigan House on a strongly bipartisan vote of 74-27. We are hopeful this bill will be signed into law this session.
House Bills 5187 & 5188: Would would modify emergency powers relating to firearms when a state of emergency is declared and prohibit issuing an emergency order that restricts certain gun related activities during an epidemic. These bills passed the Michigan House with votes of 61-40 and 62-39 respectively. While it is unlikely Gretchen Whitmer would sign these bills as they reduce executive authority, passage sends a strong message to future governors.
Thanks to our Volunteers!
MCRGO would like to thank our 32 member volunteers who staffed the organization's booth at Outdoorama in Novi three weeks ago and the Ultimate Sports Show at Grand Rapids this past weekend. While attendance at the events was lower than in pre-COVID years, the volunteers sold MCRGO memberships and hats on par with past shows. Hat sales benefit the MCRGO Legal Foundation. Feedback from volunteers at Outdoorama resulted in the creation of a new flyer (covered pictured below) that explains how to find a MCRGO CPL class, apply for a Michigan CPL, and join the organization. The flyer was used for the Grand Rapids show and will be passed out at future events. It is an early part of an effort by Michigan's allied gun groups to combat a potential 2024 anti-gun petition drive.
