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Firearms in Michigan
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Aircraft, approved signaling device, and vessel defined
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.231c "Aircraft," "approved signaling device," and "vessel" defined; sections inapplicable to approved signaling device; sale, purchase, possession, or use of approved signaling device; violation as misdemeanor; penalties. Sec. 231c. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Aircraft" means aircraft as defined in section 43. (b) "Approved signaling device" means a pistol which is a signaling device… Continue Reading
Antique Firearm
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.231a Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "antique firearm" defined. Sec. 231a. (1) Subsection (2) of section 227 does not apply to any of the following: (a) To a person holding a valid license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by his or her state of residence except where the pistol is carried in nonconformance with a restriction appearing on the license. (b) To the… Continue Reading
Body armor; purchase, ownership, possession, or use by convicted felon
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.227g Body armor; purchase, ownership, possession, or use by convicted felon; prohibition; issuance of written permission; violation as felony; definitions. Sec. 227g. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who has been convicted of a violent felony shall not purchase, own, possess, or use body armor. (2) A person who has been convicted of a violent felony whose… Continue Reading
Carrying or possessing firearm when committing or attempting to commit felony
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.227b Carrying or possessing firearm when committing or attempting to commit felony; carrying or possessing pneumatic gun; exception; "law enforcement officer" defined. Sec. 227b. (1) A person who carries or has in his or her possession a firearm when he or she commits or attempts to commit a felony, except a violation of section 223, 227, 227a, or 230, is guilty of a felony and shall be… Continue Reading
Armor piercing ammunition; manufacture, distribution, sale, or use prohibited
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.224c Armor piercing ammunition; manufacture, distribution, sale, or use prohibited; exceptions; violation as felony; penalty; definitions; exemption of projectile or projectile core; rule. Sec. 224c. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not manufacture, distribute, sell, or use armor piercing ammunition in this state. A person who willfully violates this section is guilty… Continue Reading