April 22, 2021 By Jon King / jking@whmi.com
The Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners wants state officials to address the rising violence against Asian-Americans by emphasizing their right to own and use guns.
Wes Nakagiri, an American of Japanese descent, issued a press release recently in which he requested the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) update their publication, âMichigan Resources Toolkit for Asian Families and Communities,â to include information on how to acquire a concealed pistol license (CPL). âWith violence on the rise, I am asking Lansing to make it easier for Asian-Americans to protect and defend themselves.â
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That’s right. It’s actually faster (not to mention way more fun) to make a baby than it is to acquire a concealed carry license in Wayne County, Michigan these days. Fox 2 in Detroit recently highlighted the problem, pointing out that in suburban Macomb and Oakland counties, concealed carry applications are being processed in one to two weeks. In Wayne County, however, folks applying for their concealed carry license are being told the county will get with them in mid-2021.
“I’m a single woman, I’m a homeowner, I’m an entrepreneur,” said Kristal Hunt. “(I am a) businesswoman who frequents a location constantly late at night, so with those factors – all those together, it’s like ok, now it’s time to protect myself.”
Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) â A request from Branch County Clerk Terry Kubasiak for a finger print machine that would be used for Concealed Pistol License and non-criminal prints was brought forward to next weekâs meeting by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday.
Kubasiak said CPL applicants are currently required to make an appointment to get their prints taken at the Sheriffâs Office after they file paperwork in the clerkâs office.
She said having the machine in her office would make things easier for everyone.