MasterRyan
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Michigan law allows a list of individuals such as probation officers and aircraft pilots/crew the "possession and reasonable use" of a Taser while on duty if properly trained... I fall into this category and carry a M26 Taser, and no firearm. I am also a Taser Civillian Instructor.
However, Michigan recently opened Taser possession and use to CPL holders and added Tasers to the CPL statutes. But, my question is, if one of the exempted individuals above who DOES NOT have a CPL is carrying a taser, must it be open carry even though it is not a firearm?
The way I read the CPL statute, I interpret it as IF you are a CPL holder you may carry a Taser and must follow the CPL carry rules. And that if you are exempt based on a method other than being a CPL holder that you may continue to carry, open or concealed, your Taser as you have been.
Is concealment of a Taser (which is not a firearm) considered "possession and reasonable use" for the non law enforcement exempted party? I would still follow carry location rules, and notify on traffic stops etc, but I want to ensure I can keep it under my jacket while performing my official duties, and wear it in the car, or must I now wear it out in the open and "Trunk" it?
However, Michigan recently opened Taser possession and use to CPL holders and added Tasers to the CPL statutes. But, my question is, if one of the exempted individuals above who DOES NOT have a CPL is carrying a taser, must it be open carry even though it is not a firearm?
The way I read the CPL statute, I interpret it as IF you are a CPL holder you may carry a Taser and must follow the CPL carry rules. And that if you are exempt based on a method other than being a CPL holder that you may continue to carry, open or concealed, your Taser as you have been.
Is concealment of a Taser (which is not a firearm) considered "possession and reasonable use" for the non law enforcement exempted party? I would still follow carry location rules, and notify on traffic stops etc, but I want to ensure I can keep it under my jacket while performing my official duties, and wear it in the car, or must I now wear it out in the open and "Trunk" it?
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