HB 4277 of 2019 - Allow teachers/other school employees to carry pepper spray in school & school property

HB 4277 of 2019
Weapons; other; teachers and other school employees to carry pepper spray in school and on school property under certain circumstances; allow. Amends sec. 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.237a.
Last Action: 3/5/2019 bill electronically reproduced 02/28/2019

This bill, like the one last year, would allow a school employee to carry a weapon (including a firearm) on school property (where they are employed) as long as they are carrying self defense spray or foam, as well.

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Originally Posted by PhotoTom

This bill, like the one last year, would allow a school employee to carry a weapon (including a firearm) on school property (where they are employed) as long as they are carrying self defense spray or foam, as well.

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This would just remove the misdemeanor for the weapons-free school zone. They would still have to carry openly and have a CPL due to 28.425o and 750.234d, right?

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Originally Posted by zigziggityzoo

This would just remove the misdemeanor for the weapons-free school zone. They would still have to carry openly and have a CPL due to 28.425o and 750.234d, right?

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What does 750.234d have to do with carrying on school property?

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Originally Posted by PhotoTom

What does 750.234d have to do with carrying on school property?

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Brain fart. :)

But yes, this bill would not allow *concealed* carry of a pistol on school property, even when carrying self defense spray or foam.

Given that our courts have ruled that schools can create policy and prohibit firearms, it's probably a moot point.

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Originally Posted by PhotoTom

But yes, this bill would not allow *concealed* carry of a pistol on school property, even when carrying self defense spray or foam.

Given that our courts have ruled that schools can create policy and prohibit firearms, it's probably a moot point.

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It would raise a very peculiar conflict preemption case, assuming the legislative intent is decided in favor of this allowing teachers to carry guns while carrying spray.