The Right to Conceal and to Defend
May 2, 2019 16:55:02 GMT -5
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Post by ridge on May 2, 2019 16:55:02 GMT -5
There are numerous Bills in the Michigan legislature which will change the rights of citizens concerning gun ownership. In My Opinion this should be especially important to the disabled. The disabled can't flee, run, or often manually defend against most physical attacks. (By disabled I am not referring to the emotionally or mentally disabled. Their circumstances are separate issues.) It often becomes difficult to avoid concealing a handgun while riding on a wheeled vehicle or using physically-assisting devices.
The law presently does not specifically forbid the open carry of a handgun on one's own private property or that of another with his or her permission. Some include in this definition to open carry the right to open carry anywhere except those places or zones also already closed to concealed carry. However I would caution that carrying in such a manner as to be assumed to cause a threat might be subjectively interpreted by a law enforcement officer or other citizens. I would not want anyone to place themselves into a dangerous situation.
Several Bills would make it easier to obtain concealed weapon permits and some would remove that requirement altogether especially on one's own private land whether walking or on an ATV. As a disabled person and a landowner that has multiple disabled persons using his property, I believe it is important for the disabled to be able to carry for defense and hunting purposes without worrying about whether the firearm (handgun or other) is concealed. I often open carry which is not always easy. I have never had to remove it from the holster for defense purposes but I have no doubt that it has prevented serious confrontations with trespassers and other lawbreakers. Those folks have no respect for property lines, private property, and, in many cases, the lives of others. The Second Amendment is especially important to the physically disabled when it comes to defense of one's self, family, and friends. I would encourage all of the disabled to become familiar with the introduced Bills. Speak to your Michigan legislators about your beliefs. It could be a matter of life and death.
If a person chooses to carry a handgun, he or she should get some training and be practiced with the weapon that will be carried.
Given that our present Governor is perceived as anti-gun, I would have to believe that any changes to ease the gun laws would be difficult if not impossible unless there are enough votes to override a veto. Several of the present Bills are supported by both parties. As we all know in politics anything can happen.
The law presently does not specifically forbid the open carry of a handgun on one's own private property or that of another with his or her permission. Some include in this definition to open carry the right to open carry anywhere except those places or zones also already closed to concealed carry. However I would caution that carrying in such a manner as to be assumed to cause a threat might be subjectively interpreted by a law enforcement officer or other citizens. I would not want anyone to place themselves into a dangerous situation.
Several Bills would make it easier to obtain concealed weapon permits and some would remove that requirement altogether especially on one's own private land whether walking or on an ATV. As a disabled person and a landowner that has multiple disabled persons using his property, I believe it is important for the disabled to be able to carry for defense and hunting purposes without worrying about whether the firearm (handgun or other) is concealed. I often open carry which is not always easy. I have never had to remove it from the holster for defense purposes but I have no doubt that it has prevented serious confrontations with trespassers and other lawbreakers. Those folks have no respect for property lines, private property, and, in many cases, the lives of others. The Second Amendment is especially important to the physically disabled when it comes to defense of one's self, family, and friends. I would encourage all of the disabled to become familiar with the introduced Bills. Speak to your Michigan legislators about your beliefs. It could be a matter of life and death.
If a person chooses to carry a handgun, he or she should get some training and be practiced with the weapon that will be carried.
Given that our present Governor is perceived as anti-gun, I would have to believe that any changes to ease the gun laws would be difficult if not impossible unless there are enough votes to override a veto. Several of the present Bills are supported by both parties. As we all know in politics anything can happen.
