Child in Detroit gets hold of father's gun, shoots himself in the hand
A father in Detroit was arrested Tuesday morning after police say his son got hold of his gun and shot himself.
Michigan Dems thwarted by attendance in efforts to pass gun law bills during lame duck session
Michigan Democratic lawmakers are trying to get a package of gun bills through in Lansing but are unlikely to do so because of on Detroit representative who is sitting out.
Here's how US gun ownership has evolved over the past decade, new Gallup poll shows
The number of gun owners in the United States has remained largely unchanged, but the demographics of gun ownership have evolved.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
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.