EM87
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I just got off the phone with the MSP after a lengthy discussion about OC on bicycles and motorcycles. They informed me that it is the opinion of the attorney general that it is in fact legal to OC on those devices. This was decided upon within the last year. When I asked for written proof, the officer told me that since OC is legal only because there is no statute against it, they don't have any text to send out for the same reason. (If someone comes across this AG Opinion I'd appreciate it if it could be posted here. She said that she didn't save the email with the opinion in it.) If detained by a misinformed officer, one only needs to have the officer call the Firearms Records Unit. I was told that every officer in that unit knows this policy, which means that they will be able to clear the air in case of a misunderstanding with local police. The reasoning behind allowing this is that since you're not enclosed on a motorcycle or bicycle, the weapon is not concealed.
Firearms Records Unit
(517) 322-5518
Michigan State Police
(517) 332-2521
Good numbers to keep in your phone!
I just got off the phone with the MSP after a lengthy discussion about OC on bicycles and motorcycles. They informed me that it is the opinion of the attorney general that it is in fact legal to OC on those devices. This was decided upon within the last year. When I asked for written proof, the officer told me that since OC is legal only because there is no statute against it, they don't have any text to send out for the same reason. (If someone comes across this AG Opinion I'd appreciate it if it could be posted here. She said that she didn't save the email with the opinion in it.) If detained by a misinformed officer, one only needs to have the officer call the Firearms Records Unit. I was told that every officer in that unit knows this policy, which means that they will be able to clear the air in case of a misunderstanding with local police. The reasoning behind allowing this is that since you're not enclosed on a motorcycle or bicycle, the weapon is not concealed.
Firearms Records Unit
(517) 322-5518
Michigan State Police
(517) 332-2521
Good numbers to keep in your phone!