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I'll Start by saying hello. newbie to open carry here from ,mi. w/o a CPL
I ride bicycles more then I walk so I have been seeking info in regards to it
I have sent out emails to find out more about it and would like to share what I find with others from michigan.
So far here is what I have received from my inquiry
Citizen Inquiry AG# 2009-0027673 Attorney General Cox has requested that the Criminal Division respond to your e-mail regarding Michigan firearms laws. We apologize for not responding sooner. However, this office receives hundreds of letters each week and some delays are inevitable. Due to limited time and resources, we are unable to assign a member of our staff to thoroughly answer your question for you. However, the Michigan State Police have an on-line resource at www.michigan.gov/msp that you should find helpful. After accessing this website, choose the heading "Firearms," which appears on the right-hand side of the home page. You may also contact them at 517‑332‑2521. Thank you for your inquiry. Donna L. Pendergast First Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division
MSP first email
Michigan's concealed weapons statute - MCL 750.227 - makes it illegal to carry a concealed pistol IN a vehicle without a concealed pistol license. Carrying a pistol in plain view on a bicycle is not in a vehicle, thus doing so does not violate the statute. However, our interpretation is not binding, and there are no court cases applying the statute to bicycles. Therefore, we suggest that you check with the local prosecutor before riding a bicycle with a visible pistol.
Sincerely,Sgt. Thomas Deasy Michigan State Police Legal Resources Unit714 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, Michigan
MSP second email
Date: Tue Aug 25 14:24:29 2009
As long as the weapon is in plain view you can "open carry" on a bicycle as long as you are not in a pistol free zone.
Best Regards,Tpr C. Hawkins
Michigan State Police
I have worked on a email to ask the prosecuting attorney as stated by MSP but the person I bounce questions off that has more knowledge in regards of gun laws and better standing with local government. He has been very generous as to present my questions to them.
I also am working on an accurate answer on oc'ing near the pistol free zones while biking/walking and will update this post as I obtain the information from them.
If you have already obtained information from the governing bodies on the laws I welcome your findings greatly.
UCWT
I'll Start by saying hello. newbie to open carry here from ,mi. w/o a CPL
I ride bicycles more then I walk so I have been seeking info in regards to it
I have sent out emails to find out more about it and would like to share what I find with others from michigan.
So far here is what I have received from my inquiry
Citizen Inquiry AG# 2009-0027673 Attorney General Cox has requested that the Criminal Division respond to your e-mail regarding Michigan firearms laws. We apologize for not responding sooner. However, this office receives hundreds of letters each week and some delays are inevitable. Due to limited time and resources, we are unable to assign a member of our staff to thoroughly answer your question for you. However, the Michigan State Police have an on-line resource at www.michigan.gov/msp that you should find helpful. After accessing this website, choose the heading "Firearms," which appears on the right-hand side of the home page. You may also contact them at 517‑332‑2521. Thank you for your inquiry. Donna L. Pendergast First Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division
MSP first email
Michigan's concealed weapons statute - MCL 750.227 - makes it illegal to carry a concealed pistol IN a vehicle without a concealed pistol license. Carrying a pistol in plain view on a bicycle is not in a vehicle, thus doing so does not violate the statute. However, our interpretation is not binding, and there are no court cases applying the statute to bicycles. Therefore, we suggest that you check with the local prosecutor before riding a bicycle with a visible pistol.
Sincerely,Sgt. Thomas Deasy Michigan State Police Legal Resources Unit714 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, Michigan
MSP second email
Date: Tue Aug 25 14:24:29 2009
As long as the weapon is in plain view you can "open carry" on a bicycle as long as you are not in a pistol free zone.
Best Regards,Tpr C. Hawkins
Michigan State Police
I have worked on a email to ask the prosecuting attorney as stated by MSP but the person I bounce questions off that has more knowledge in regards of gun laws and better standing with local government. He has been very generous as to present my questions to them.
I also am working on an accurate answer on oc'ing near the pistol free zones while biking/walking and will update this post as I obtain the information from them.
If you have already obtained information from the governing bodies on the laws I welcome your findings greatly.
UCWT