guns

Sheriff's shootout gives reporters hands-on with handguns

Current State — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:31:06 +0000

The senseless tragedies that took place last year at a Colorado movie theater and a Connecticut elementary school brought renewed focus to the national debate over gun control. It’s a thorny issue that impacts everything from constitutional rights to mental health care.

Current State #65 | April 12, 2013

Current State — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:16:02 +0000

Today on Current State: national organization for stricter gun laws; Public Poetry Announcement; and Capitol City Film Festival on it's third year in Lansing.

Rally for stricter gun laws at capitol this weekend

Current State — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:13:36 +0000

This week the U.S. Senate voted to move forward on gun control legislation. The move is historic. It’s been 20 years since any major changes have been made to our nation's gun laws.

Michigan Lawmaker: Ban Openly Carried Guns In Schools

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:41:08 +0000

A state lawmaker says Michigan should no longer let people openly carry guns into schools.

Current State #29 | February 21, 2013

Current State — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:11:20 +0000

Today on Current State: State Representative Tom Cochran, the Michigan-made Quadski debuts at the Detroit Boat Show, the Michigan Economic Center's recent survey on attitudes toward public spending, local moms join national movement on gun control, and the New York Philharmonic at Hill Auditorium.

Local moms join national movement for 'sensible' gun control

Current State — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:57:32 +0000

On December 15, the day after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, a stay-at-home mom in suburban Indianapolis founded One Million Moms for Gun Control.

Despite Concealed Weapons Veto, Gov. Snyder Signs Other Gun Bills Into Law

Jake Neher — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:10:33 +0000

A bill meant to streamline the permitting process for handguns is set to become state law.

Snyder Vetoes Concealed Gun Bill

Rick Pluta — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:16:15 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder has vetoed legislation that would have allowed people with concealed pistol permits to carry their guns in school buildings.

Gun Control Advocates Says Snyder Should Veto Concealed Pistol Legislation

Rick Pluta — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:24:24 +0000

One of the final actions of the lame duck state Legislature was to adopt bills that would allow concealed guns in public schools and other places that are “no carry” zones.

Several Mayors Urge Legislature to Kill Handgun Bill

Jake Neher — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:15:01 +0000

Eight Michigan mayors are urging the state Legislature to reject a measure that would make it easier for people to buy handguns.