open carry on a motorcycle in Michigan

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I would like to know about open carry on a motorcycle. All the MCL I read leads me to belive that you can carry with firearm in holster and still ridea motorcycle.

I was surounded by at least 10 men at a red light on my bike in a bad part of town, having them block my way. As I ran the light to get away from them, they tried to grab me as I went by. This was at 1st ave and Michigan ave in Ypsilanti.

They walked around me in a circle trying to distract me. Hoping to distract me, possibly trying to knock me over from behind.

Is it possible to open carry on a motorcycle in Michigan?

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931

750.227d Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel; conditions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.


Sec. 227d.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel a firearm, other than a pistol, unless the firearm is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:

(a) Taken down.

(b) Enclosed in a case.

(c) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.

(d) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.


History: Add. 1981, Act 103, Eff. Mar. 31, 1982

© 2009 Legislative Council, State of Michigan

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Looks like you answered your own question.

A Motorcycle is a "motor vehicle," therefore, as soon as you mount up, your gun is illegal.

If you have a CPL, you may legally carry, openly or concealed, while riding.

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Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel a firearm, other than a pistol, unless the firearm is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:



I took the wording as you can carry a pistol and not a long gun.



Please respond some more with observations, I feel that i am not safe on my motorcycle anymore.

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kchelius wrote:

I took the wording as you can carry a pistol and not a long gun.

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I read it the same way

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Welcome to OpenCarry.org kchelius

Please read these 2 links

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=22621&forum_id=30&highlight=motorcycle

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum30/23648-2.html