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Firearms in Michigan
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Pistols; unlawful possession by licensee
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.227a Pistols; unlawful possession by licensee. Sec. 227a. Any person licensed in accordance with law to carry a pistol because he is engaged in the business of protecting the person or property of another, except peace officers of the United States, the state or any subdivision of the state, railroad policemen appointed and commissioned under the provisions of Act No. 114 of the Public Acts… Continue Reading
Pointing or aiming firearm at another person
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.233 Pointing or aiming firearm at another person; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; "peace officer defined." Sec. 233. (1) A person who intentionally but without malice points or aims a firearm at or toward another person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. (2) This section does not apply to a peace… Continue Reading
Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited; applicability; violation as misdemeanor
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.234d Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 234d. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following: (a) A depository financial institution or a subsidiary or affiliate of a depository financial institution. (b) A church or other house of religious… Continue Reading
Liquor or controlled substance; possession or use of firearm by person under influence
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.237 Liquor or controlled substance; possession or use of firearm by person under influence; violation; penalty; chemical analysis. Sec. 237. (1) An individual shall not carry, have in possession or under control, or use in any manner or discharge a firearm under any of the following circumstances: (a) The individual is under the influence of alcoholic liquor, a controlled substance, or a… Continue Reading
Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.234f Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 234f. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual less than 18 years of age shall not possess a firearm in public except under the direct supervision of an individual 18 years of age or older. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an individual less than 18 years of… Continue Reading