Weapons and the Law

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Concealed Carry

Weapons Sec. 227. (1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged non - folding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person , (except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.) Concealed Pistol A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person , or, whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person , (except in his or her dwelling house, place of business, or on other land possessed by the person), without a license to carry the pistol as provided by law and if licensed, shall not carry the pistol in a place or manner inconsistent with any restrictions upon such license. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500 .00. Concealed Carry VS Open Carry The carrying of a pistol in a holster or belt outside the clothing is not carrying a concealed weapon. Carrying a pistol under a coat is carrying a concealed weapon. Op. Atty. Gen. 1945, O-3158. According to the Court of Appeals in People v. Reynolds, a weapon is concealed if it is not observed by those casually observing the person as in the ordinary course and usual association of life. Brandishing a Firearm in Public Michigan Compiled Laws §750.234e prohibits individuals from willfully and knowingly brandishing a firearm in public. According to MCL §750.222(c), the term "brandishing" as used in this statute refers to pointing, waving, or displaying a firearm with the intent to cause fear in another person. The offense of brandishing a firearm in public is a misdemeanor under Michigan law that may result in up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $100 upon conviction. It should be noted, though, that this section does not apply to peace officers performing their official duties or individuals who are lawfully acting in self-defense or defense of another under the self- defense act. The open carry of a handgun by itself is not considered brandishing . 750.224 Weapons; manufacture, sale, or possession as felony; violation as felony; penalty; exceptions; "muffler'' or "silencer'' defined . Sec. 224. (I) A person shall not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or possess any of the following: (a) A machine gun or firearm that shoots or is designed to shoot automatically more than I shot without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. (b) A muffler or silencer. (c) A bomb or bombshell (d) A blackjack, slungshot, billy, metallic knuckles, sand club, sandbag, or bludgeon.