Bills would prohibit firearms from Michigan Capitol and other state buildings
A state panel recently banned the open carry of firearms at the Michigan Capitol; Democrats say that ban didn’t go far enough.
Credit: WZZM
Open carry of firearms at the state Capitol is no longer allowed, some lawmakers want more restrictions.
Author: John Hogan
Updated: 7:42 PM EST January 28, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Legislation has been introduced that would ban all firearms from the Michigan Capitol and nearby state buildings.
The bills, introduced by House Democrats, come 2½ weeks after the Michigan State Capitol Commission voted to ban open carry inside the Capitol.