Mr. Hofmeister,
This is not a correct summary of my position. As you are aware, Michigan law does not require that an individual obtain permission from a private property owner prior to carrying a firearm onto private property. I advised the reporter that a private property owner possesses the right to prohibit or restrict firearms on the premises.
Sincerely,
Sergeant Aimee Maike
Michigan State Police
Office of the Director
Legal Resource and Education Unit
333 South Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 30634
Lansing, Michigan 48909
>>> Phillip Hofmeister 3/1/2012 12:50 PM >>>
Sergent Maike:
I was wondering if you were misquoted in this article (your name was
certainly mis-spelled).
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/...-guns-in-schools?odyssey=tab|topnews|bc|large
Sgt. Maikee says no one is allowed to carry weapons into the sterile part
> of a commercial airport, into a courthouse, *or onto private property
> without the owner's approval. *
>
It's the bold part that puzzles me. Is this summary a correct statement of
your position?
Are you suggesting that before I go into Meijer's I have to ask the manager
if I can carry there?
I know the media often gets confused on what someone is saying so I thought
I'd check with you...
--
*Phillip Hofmeister*
