CuriousCitizen
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Hello Everyone,
Little background info: I am 23 years old living in Detroit. I was born and raised here in Michigan.
I just finished taking my CPL Course. I have never owned a firearm. Just curious to know my rights.
I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I have read many threads regarding the difference between having a CPL a.k.a. (CCW)
which requries a license and Open Carry which requires no license. I just want to know the difference between the two in details. I do
know the basics like Open Carry must be visible to the public and have lots of restricted zones, whereas a CPL holder can conceal the
weapon. Basically I want to know what are the advantages of having a CPL (which allows to open carry and conceal carry) over the open
carry law which only allows firearm visibility.
1. With a CPL, what places can I OPEN CARRY that a regular person can't without a CPL?
2. If I have a CPL I'm carrying concealed under my shirt on my back, what happens if the public sees it?
Will I get in trouble....... or is it ok for it to be shown since Michigan has Open Carry law?
3. I live close by to the Police Station, what happens if I'm spotted open carrying a firearm. What do I say and do I get in trouble because I live near the police station?
4. Off Topic: Should I get a Springfield XDMc, Glock 19 or S&W M&Pc ?
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EDIT: Additional Info found on http://miopencarry.weebly.com/
PLACES off limits to firearms without a CPL: Sec. 234d (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following: a) A Bank. b) A church. c) A court. d) A theatre. e) A sports arena. f) A day care center. g) A hospital. h) An establishment licensed under the Michigan liquor control act (BAR). (2) This section does not apply to any of the following:
a) A person who owns, or is employed by or contracted by, an entity described in subsection (1) if the possession of that firearm is to provide security services for that entity.
b) A peace officer.
c) A person licensed by this state or another state to carry a concealed weapon. (Does this include me a CPL holder)?
d) A person who possesses a firearm on the premises of an entity described in subsection (1) if that possession is with the permission of the owner or an agent of the owner of that entity.
2) If you don’t have a CPL, you must transport your handgun as prescribe by law.
Little background info: I am 23 years old living in Detroit. I was born and raised here in Michigan.
I just finished taking my CPL Course. I have never owned a firearm. Just curious to know my rights.
I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I have read many threads regarding the difference between having a CPL a.k.a. (CCW)
which requries a license and Open Carry which requires no license. I just want to know the difference between the two in details. I do
know the basics like Open Carry must be visible to the public and have lots of restricted zones, whereas a CPL holder can conceal the
weapon. Basically I want to know what are the advantages of having a CPL (which allows to open carry and conceal carry) over the open
carry law which only allows firearm visibility.
1. With a CPL, what places can I OPEN CARRY that a regular person can't without a CPL?
2. If I have a CPL I'm carrying concealed under my shirt on my back, what happens if the public sees it?
Will I get in trouble....... or is it ok for it to be shown since Michigan has Open Carry law?
3. I live close by to the Police Station, what happens if I'm spotted open carrying a firearm. What do I say and do I get in trouble because I live near the police station?
4. Off Topic: Should I get a Springfield XDMc, Glock 19 or S&W M&Pc ?
___________________________________________________________________________________
EDIT: Additional Info found on http://miopencarry.weebly.com/
PLACES off limits to firearms without a CPL: Sec. 234d (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following: a) A Bank. b) A church. c) A court. d) A theatre. e) A sports arena. f) A day care center. g) A hospital. h) An establishment licensed under the Michigan liquor control act (BAR). (2) This section does not apply to any of the following:
a) A person who owns, or is employed by or contracted by, an entity described in subsection (1) if the possession of that firearm is to provide security services for that entity.
b) A peace officer.
c) A person licensed by this state or another state to carry a concealed weapon. (Does this include me a CPL holder)?
d) A person who possesses a firearm on the premises of an entity described in subsection (1) if that possession is with the permission of the owner or an agent of the owner of that entity.
2) If you don’t have a CPL, you must transport your handgun as prescribe by law.
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