HB 4568 (2009) Modify Pistol Licensing Exceptions for Transportation

[PhotoTom]

HB 4568 of 2009 (http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-4568)
Crimes; concealed weapons; pistol licensing exceptions; modify. Amends sec. 231a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231a).

Introduced: 3/12/2009
Last Action: 11/4/2009 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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Status updated (see first post)

Passed the House, on to the Senate
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2009-2010/billanalysis/House/htm/2009-HLA-4568-3.htm

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Status Updated (see first post)

[sirdonas]

interesting. it is a bit confusing to me though, as I only have a black powder pistol. I know that i can stand around open carry, but if I get in the car with it on my hip, it becomes concealed, as the car conceals it from view. So if I get in the car it needs to be unloaded, locked up, and put in the trunk.

The thing that gets me is that there isn't a license for black powder revolvers. They are even exempt from requiring a pistol purchase permit to buy. So are they similarly unaffected by this legislation, in both its current and potentially revised forms? I would hope so, because by the way its worded it sounds like it is unlawful for me to take it ANYWHERE, since its a non-licensable firearm.