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stainless1911,
I suggest you tell them Michigan Law.
I, too, am aware that Michigan allows the Open Carry of Pistols in Pistol-Free Zones, provided; that the possessor has a Valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
Ironically, Concealed Carry in Pistol-Free Zones, even with a CPL, is hence Illegal.
I would tell them these exact words, if andwhen confronted by Police:
Michigan Penal Code Sec. 234d of The Legislative Acts of Michigan 1994, as amended, allows me to Carry a Pistol for Self-Defense into Pistol Free Zones, provided; that in accordance with Sec. 234d(2)(c) I have a CPL, which I do, and ICarry my Pistol Openly. Unfortuantely, Michigan Public Safety Law 28.425o, of ACT 372 of 1927, does not allow me to Carry a Concealed Pistol in a Pistol-Free Zone, notwithstanding the fact that I have been issued a CPL from my Local Gun Board, per the same ACT 28.425a. Therefore, while visiting this School, I must comply with Michigan Public Safety Directive 28.425o(1)(a) and not ViolateMichigan Law, whilst here, while Armed with a Pistol. Fortuantely, my actions, in addition to being in compliance with The Penal Laws ofthis State,are also verified as being in compliance with Federal Law 18 U.S.C. 922(q)(2)(b)(ii), as Michigan checks my eligibility for Firearm Licensure, prior to being issued the above referenced CPL, per Michigan Public Safety Code 28.425a of ACT 372 of 1927. I am pleased to be able to revert your question to a MichiganAttorney General Opinion issued in light of this very incident. At your leisure, please review Opinion 7113 of 2002, to confirm the Legality ofmy Conduct. Furthermore, I am also pleased to announce that another Legal Opinion issued from The Attorney Generals Office of Michigan announces that my Conduct this evening is not Brandishing, per Michigan Penal Code Sec. 234e, in light of Opinion 7101 of2002. Thank you again for your concern, and if there are any further questions..., you may forward them to my Attorney at Law Mr./Ms. X, where we will readilyanswer your responses in Court. Furthermore, pursuant to The Legislative Acts of Michigan Legislature, and moreover, Michigan ACT 319 of 1990, Michigan Code 123.1102 grants the sole authority the incident to Regulate Firearms, namely Pistols, to The State, itself. Therefore, unfortuantely, any Public Safety Policy relating to Firearms in effect at this premises, it being Publicly Owned byThe People of The State of Michigan, is null and void against thedirection and guise of Michigan State Law 123.1102.
***Also, Michigan is not a Stop and ID State, so disclosure of anything other than maybe..., perhaps, your CPL would most probably be beyond the scope of what is permissable under a MWAG Call. Michigan Open Carry would know more, so it would be better to ask them about this.***
***stainless1911, I am proud of my little 'one-size-fits-all' paragraph..., and you should cut print it out, and make a little Card out of it, and Carry it in your pocket when you Carry a Pistol wherever you go. It will make you sound as if you were a genious when you read it to a Police Officer whenever they question you about your Pistol. It will make you look good in Court too, I would bet.***