Guns can be banned at Michigan Capitol, says AG Dana Nessel
Source: Michigan Live
LANSING, MI -- Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday a ban on guns at the Capitol could be enacted by the Michigan State Capitol Commission, which is slated to discuss firearms next week.
In a letter sent to the Michigan State Capitol Commission, Nessel said the commission would be within its rights to ban guns on the Capitol grounds for the protection of those both inside and outside of the building. She also issued a statement on her decision in a press release issued by her office.
With exceptions to those tasked with protecting our Capitol, the only way to assure that a violent episode does not occur is to act in concert with the many other state legislatures around the nation that have banned firearms in their capital facilities," Nessel said.
"The employees at our Capitol and members of the public who visit are entitled to all the same protections as one would have at a courthouse and many other public venues. Public safety demands no less, and a lawmakers desire to speak freely without fear of violence requires action be taken.
Read more: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/05/guns-can-be-banned-at-michigan-capitol-says-ag-dana-nessel.html
idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)There will be an armed stand-off in michigan
riversedge
(70,347 posts)it a dangerous situation.
FarPoint
(12,464 posts)I'm not seeing any media discussion but that is not saying it is not happening...Does anyone know?
idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)But this announcement will likely be an accelerant for the next one.
FarPoint
(12,464 posts)Thanks.
Initech
(100,108 posts)This should not be allowed.
Chainfire
(17,663 posts)and the state government enacted them. It was politically expedient, now they reap the harvest. It is just more of the cost of electing Republicans.
You are right, firearms should not be allowed in state buildings or on state properties. Don't hold your breath waiting for the laws to be repealed. The governor may or may not be able to successfully ban them by executive actions, but it will be a fight in the courts if not in the streets.
Igel
(35,363 posts)If it's a law, I'd doubt a commission could overrule it.
Sounds like lack of a law.
Crude dichotomy:
What's not forbidden is allowed.
What's not allowed is forbidden.
The first is the least restrictive. The second says you can only do what your keepers permit.
keithbvadu2
(36,961 posts)We see those arguments quite often when discussing the Constitution.
It depends on which viewpoint favors the speaker's position.
brewens
(13,631 posts)why can't they ban them from the Michigan Capitol?
Chainfire
(17,663 posts)A private property owner can ban firearms on his or her premises.
Almost all of the guns you are seeing out in public are being legally carried.....blame the state, blame the lawmakers. When states open up open carry, you can bet that the very last people you would want to see with guns are the ones that will be proudly carrying. These folks take great pleasure in frighting and intimidating people. It is all part of Making America Great Again.
keithbvadu2
(36,961 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,439 posts)But, fuck the rest of us.
But they need to remember.... assholes can find out where they live.
BAN GUNS ! Start with banning open carry.
johnthewoodworker
(694 posts)AllaN01Bear
(18,527 posts)oh the police are infltrated by them. brought to us by the nra and 30 years of shoving the 2nd amendment down our throat.
DURHAM D
(32,611 posts)eggplant
(3,915 posts)I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
Paladin
(28,277 posts)ffr
(22,674 posts)IronLionZion
(45,562 posts)Warpy
(111,380 posts)This should have been done a very long time ago.
Expect white terrorists to defy it, of course. Nobody gonna tell them what to do, no suh!