Man uses racial slur during contentious Michigan Senate meeting on capitol gun ban
The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During a contentious hearing, one man giving testimony used a racial epithet while claiming the bill "targets white people."
Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation: Here's what that means
The Supreme Court seems ready to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, which have become increasingly common in crime scenes. Justices debated whether kits for building untraceable firearms should be regulated like traditional guns.
Michigan man pleads no contest after unsecured shotgun kills 5-year-old grandson
The child died when a 6-year-old cousin got access to a loaded shotgun in his grandfather's home in northern Michigan.
The economy is young voter's top issue in Michigan, other swing states this election
A poll of young voters ahead of the 2024 election found one issue dominated all others when they considered who they want for president.
Glock switches turn handguns into machine guns and are on the rise in Michigan, ATF says
Glock switches are illegal in the U.S. but federal authorities say they've seen a 600% increase in the number of conversion devices flooding into the country.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
New Oakland County foundation by Karen McDonald addresses gun violence with education
The All of Us foundation came about after Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald formed the Commission to Address Gun Violence. The goal is to address gun violence through educating the public on various factors.
6-year-old shoots self in thumb with unsecured gun in Detroit
Police said the boy was under the supervision of his grandmother. He was taken to an area hospital after shooting himself in the thumb.
Livingston County sheriff enforces 'red flag' gun law despite vowing not to
This comes after the sheriff previously called the "red flag" law unconstitutional and said he would not enforce it.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Free gun locks now available at every Michigan health department office
The partnership, between MSP and the MDHHS, further supports compliance with the safe storage gun law that went into effect on Feb. 13 – which requires unattended firearms to be unloaded and secured with a cable lock, or stored in a gun safe, if a minor is present.
Gun shops see increased interest in gun locks after James Crumbley trial
Bill Kuscik, the owner Action Impact Guns in Eastpointe, says people are now more aware of gun locks since the publicity of the James Crumbley trial.
Despite heavy dose of gun legislation by state lawmakers, assault weapon ban efforts are on pause
"No. None of that kind of thing will happen in an election year," said Democrat Sen. Rosemary Bayer.
What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
3 new Michigan gun laws take effect Feb. 13: Police prepare for enforcement
The Michigan safe storage law, expanded universal background checks, and the “Red Flag" law will all be enforced starting Feb 13.
New Michigan gun laws go into effect Feb. 13: Safe storage, 'red flag', and expanded background checks rules
For anyone who violates any of the three new gun laws, there are added penalties like jail time and thousands of dollars in fines in Michigan.
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.
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.
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.