And another one....
On March 7th there will be a MUCC Quarterly Policy Board Meeting at the Ashley Sportsman Club (8554 S Mason Rd, Bannister, MI 48807) from 10:00 to 4:00
I will be speaking and presenting this resolution in order to rescind an outdated MUCC policy.
The outdated policy hindered the efforts of a pro 2A State Representative recently and it may come into play again.
If MGO's Proposed Resolution #S gets approved on 3/7/20, then I will be speaking in front of hundreds in June to get them to approve.
If you can join me on 3/20, please do! The MUCC committees meet from 10-noon, then lunch, then the voting begins.
At this time, this meeting does not afford MGO a vote, but I'm working on that between elections and appointments.
MGO has two votes at the June MUCC annual convention - we just have to get it there first!
This resolution will be a bit harder to get through. It will take a 2/3 majority to pass it because it requires MUCC to take action with the legislature and lobby to eliminate the "UPON a vehicle" language.
As Submitted for MUCC PB Consideration
Proposed Resolution #U
Requires 2/3rd Majority
Submitted by: JackAm, Michigan Gun Owners
MUCC Region: 9
Proposed: March 7, 2020 Conservation Policy Board Meeting
Title: Work to change language in MCL that puts Michigan hunters and shooters in
jeopardy of committing a crime
1 WHEREAS, Michigan statute regulates activities of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts; and
2 WHEREAS, under part 401, Wildlife Conservation, of the NATURAL RESOURCES AND
3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (MCL 324.40111) it is unlawful for a hunter or target shooter
4 to have an uncased firearm “in or upon” a vehicle; and
5 WHEREAS, most Michigan hunters and target shooters rely on a vehicle during hunting and target
6 shooting activities; and
7 WHEREAS, whether loaded or unloaded, leaning a shotgun, rifle, or handgun on an open tailgate or using
8 a truck’s hood as a bench rest during target shooting can lead to fines, confiscation or both; and
9 WHEREAS, individuals that violate this section of law are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
10 imprisonment for not more than 90 days, and/or a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $2000.00, along
11 with the cost of prosecution; and
12 WHEREAS, it is far easier for hunters and target shooters to utilize the bumper, tailgate or hood of a
13 vehicle than it is to lean their firearm against the closest tree to the parked vehicle during a break; and
14 WHEREAS, Michigan allows certain individuals to carry loaded weapons in vehicles, whether stationary
15 or moving; and
16 WHEREAS, other states have recently removed similar language from their laws so that it is no longer a
17 crime to lean a firearm on a non-moving vehicle; and
18 WHEREAS, safely leaning or resting a shotgun, rifle, or handgun on a vehicle (tailgate, hood, etc.) or up
19 against a non-moving vehicle is not a safety hazard resulting in innocent shooters and hunters being cited
20 for unintentional violations; NOW,
21 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) recognizes
22 leaning or placing a firearm on a non-moving vehicle should not be a crime
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that MUCC work with the Michigan Legislature to actively pursue a
24 change in Michigan statute removing the prohibition concerning placement of firearms upon non-moving
25 vehicles.