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A while ago I called K.P.D. , asking for their input on OC... I kept it vague, to see what their response would be when not being led, and the guy on the phone told me flat-out thatOC was 100% illegal. Period.
After firing off an inquisitive email to KPD, to the Chief, IIRC, I recieved the following response:
BTW, I also talked with a lady running MSP's firearms info department, who was pretty knowledgeable and helpful, who backed up the above info, and said that she/they interpreted "brandishing" by the textbook definition of 'waving menacingly, etc' ...but could not provide any input on the issues of disturbing the peace, etc.
I have some more calls/emails to make... I'll post anything of particular interest I hear.
A while ago I called K.P.D. , asking for their input on OC... I kept it vague, to see what their response would be when not being led, and the guy on the phone told me flat-out thatOC was 100% illegal. Period.
After firing off an inquisitive email to KPD, to the Chief, IIRC, I recieved the following response:
I do not know who you talked to here (at certain times of day it may
have not been a KPD employee), however, they were not properly informed.
I apologize for the misinformation. Our officers have been properly
informed. I agree with the information provided by the Michigan State
Police. In summary, remember that it is legal to carry an unconcealed
firearm in Michigan if:
1. You are not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm;
2. You are not in a location where it may be prohibited;
3. You are not under the influence of alcohol;
4. You are not in an automobile;
5. You are not committing another crime;
6. You do not brandish the weapon or cause another person to reasonably
be in fear.
I can also tell you that any police officer observing the firearm may
feel the need to observe you carefully for their own protection. I hope
this has been helpful.
BTW, I also talked with a lady running MSP's firearms info department, who was pretty knowledgeable and helpful, who backed up the above info, and said that she/they interpreted "brandishing" by the textbook definition of 'waving menacingly, etc' ...but could not provide any input on the issues of disturbing the peace, etc.
I have some more calls/emails to make... I'll post anything of particular interest I hear.