Red Flag law introduced in Michigan Senate

Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a package of bills in the Michigan Senate commonly referred to as “red flag laws.” 

Senate Bills (SB) 856, 857 and 858 were introduced by Democratic lawmakers on Feb.8 , and Sen. Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) has promised the package will receive a hearing in the Senate Government Operations committee. 

Under the legislation, a judge can revoke the firearm ownership and Concealed Pistol License (CPL) of an individual without ever notifying or giving the individual written or oral notice. A firearm owner would be compelled to turn over all firearms in their possession, as well as a CPL, without ever being able to defend their rights in front of a judge. 

Only after the individual is served notice of the “extreme risk protection order,” and his or her weapons and CPL have been surrendered or seized, would the individual have an opportunity to get a hearing in front of the judge. The individual would then get only one motion to rescind or modify the order over the order’s duration. Non-compliance with the order could result in jail time and fines.

MUCC has a long history of supporting the second amendment and opposing legislation that infringes on an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. As such, MUCC will be opposing this package of bills.

4 Comments

  1. Greg Peter on February 18, 2022 at 8:38 am

    Thanks for this Justin– of utmost concern is the lack of “due process” in this bill – the individuals rights are subsumed by the accuser and the judge – not providing for the citizen to present their case BEFORE seizure is tyrannical and not to be supported in a democratic republic and the threat of government force, if noncompliant, is reminescent of dictator like powers. I am encouraged by MUCC taking this stand

  2. Dave McPike on February 18, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    We all have to make the same stand that is taken by MUCC and reject this preposterous attempt to infringe upon our due process and second amendment rights.

  3. Tim Eiseman on February 24, 2022 at 11:50 am

    I believe that government is by the consent of the people and that due process is a right!

  4. Dean Cunningham on March 21, 2022 at 8:06 am

    If this bill passes , the only ones that will own guns , are the cops and judges , shooting our guns at their shooting ranges ( that are getting to look like Conservation Clubs ) It will be the last step in their gun control over the citizens of this , turning into communist country .

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