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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.