Legislation establishing Michigan as a constitutional carry state was introduced by a handful of members of the House Republican Caucus this week. If signed into law, the requirement for a specialized license to carry a concealed pistol would be eliminated.
Key Points:
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- House Bills 5653-5657 were introduced by Representatives Joseph Fox (R-Fremont), James DeSana (R-Carleton), Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres), Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay), and Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville).
- According to the sponsors, the current laws infringe on Second Amendment rights and don’t provide any protection.
- The package was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
“It’s time for Michigan to put into law what dozens of other states across our country have already realized,” Representative Hoadley said. “These permit requirements are a misguided attempt to protect people. In reality, they only serve as a hindrance to responsible gun owners who are already well-versed in gun safety. Whether you own a firearm or not, we have to recognize that regularly exercising our rights is the only way we can actually defend them.”
Currently, twenty-nine states have constitutional carry laws.
