Michigan's safe storage gun law begins Feb. 13: What to know
Under the new safe storage bill, all Michigan gun owners with children in the home must securely lock away their firearms – with a cable lock or in a gun safe.
Under the new safe storage bill, all Michigan gun owners with children in the home must securely lock away their firearms – with a cable lock or in a gun safe.
Allen Park man sues ATF for confiscating firearms despite clean record after expungement
Jeramy Wilburn was convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence 15 years ago. He had it wiped from his record, but the ATF said he could reoffend, and confiscated his guns as a result.
Jeramy Wilburn was convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence 15 years ago. He had it wiped from his record, but the ATF said he could reoffend, and confiscated his guns as a result.
Police see increase in modified weapons using illegal devices from dark web
“It’s not just to law enforcement, but these are a threat in general to the public," said Sgt. Derek Stansbury with the Shelby Township police.
“It’s not just to law enforcement, but these are a threat in general to the public," said Sgt. Derek Stansbury with the Shelby Township police.
Whitmer signs law prohibiting those convicted of domestic violence from owning a gun
As part of one of the final gun safety bills the governor will sign, those convicted of domestic abuse will not be allowed to own a gun or purchase ammo for an allotted amount of time.
As part of one of the final gun safety bills the governor will sign, those convicted of domestic abuse will not be allowed to own a gun or purchase ammo for an allotted amount of time.
Michigan House violated Open Meetings Act during gun safety debate, judge rules
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Law enforcement: avoid unwanted access to unsecured firearms with free gunlocks
Gunlocks are free and available at several Michigan law enforcement agencies. Police say responsible gun owners don’t take chances when it comes to gun safety.
Gunlocks are free and available at several Michigan law enforcement agencies. Police say responsible gun owners don’t take chances when it comes to gun safety.
New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
Michigan State University closes gun ban loophole
Trustees voted 5-2 to completely ban firearms on campus Friday. It follows months after a mass shooting killed three and injured five others in East Lansing.
Trustees voted 5-2 to completely ban firearms on campus Friday. It follows months after a mass shooting killed three and injured five others in East Lansing.
Capitol Commission avoids lawsuit, state lawmakers allowed to conceal carry inside state capitol
The Capitol Commission has averted a possible lawsuit after voting to allow state lawmakers to carry their concealed weapons into the state capitol.
The Capitol Commission has averted a possible lawsuit after voting to allow state lawmakers to carry their concealed weapons into the state capitol.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Tlaib pushes federal gun safety law to require firearm lock with new purchases
Rashida Tlaib is introducing a bill in Washington to make it a federal law to give all gun buyers a gun lock to prevent shooting deaths.
Rashida Tlaib is introducing a bill in Washington to make it a federal law to give all gun buyers a gun lock to prevent shooting deaths.
Questions remain on new red flag gun law as Livingston County vows to not enforce it
“If all the gun safety laws work so well, we wouldn’t have issues like Chicago," she said. "So, we are standing by our commissioners and our sheriff, we are very proud of them."
“If all the gun safety laws work so well, we wouldn’t have issues like Chicago," she said. "So, we are standing by our commissioners and our sheriff, we are very proud of them."
Whitmer signs 'Red flag' gun laws where judges can order firearms be removed from homes
Some Michigan sheriffs have already said they won't enforce the law after calling it unconstitutional.
Some Michigan sheriffs have already said they won't enforce the law after calling it unconstitutional.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Livingston County considers breaking with state over new Michigan gun laws
The sheriff already said he would not be enforcing a newly-passed bill that allows police to remove firearms from someone's home.
The sheriff already said he would not be enforcing a newly-passed bill that allows police to remove firearms from someone's home.
Next batch of state gun bills could face hurdles including magazine size, ability to sue stores
Those pending issues included limiting the number of bullets you can put into a gun magazine, banning assault weapons and allowing the public to sue gun makers and gun shop owners that sell weapons that injure or kill victims somebody.
Those pending issues included limiting the number of bullets you can put into a gun magazine, banning assault weapons and allowing the public to sue gun makers and gun shop owners that sell weapons that injure or kill victims somebody.
Michigan Senate sends 'Red Flag' bill to Whitmer after legislative approval
The bill enables a court to order that weapons to be seized from their owners if they are determined to be a threat to themselves or others.
The bill enables a court to order that weapons to be seized from their owners if they are determined to be a threat to themselves or others.
Next round of gun safety bills pose bigger challenge for Michigan Democrats
The first round of legislating was relatively easy on gun control bills relating to safe storage and expanded background checks. The next round may be more difficult.
The first round of legislating was relatively easy on gun control bills relating to safe storage and expanded background checks. The next round may be more difficult.
Gun store owner and attorney explains how new firearms legislation impacts customers
"A very small percentage of those guns are used in any type of gun violence," he said.
"A very small percentage of those guns are used in any type of gun violence," he said.