LANSING – The Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday passed a plan sponsored by State Representative Jeff Mayes (D-Bay City) that will make changes to Michigan's pistol laws in order to make it easier for residents to license their firearms. The bipartisan plan passed the House with overwhelming support and now awaits Senate action.
"Michigan's gun laws must reflect the needs of our residents while upholding our Second Amendment rights," Mayes said. "My plan fixes a loophole in the law that's affected many who have inherited a firearm and unknowingly found themselves at odds with the law. Under my plan, residents will be able to lawfully transport their weapon for the purpose of getting it licensed. I'm proud to have the support of the Michigan State Police and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle with this legislation."
Mayes' plan will allow gun owners who are attempting to comply with pistol licensing laws to legally transport their firearm on the way to getting it licensed, or to and from a law enforcement agency. The pistol must be kept unloaded and stored in a case designed to transport firearms in the vehicle's trunk.
The legislation passed the House by a vote of 100-6.