Michigan Republicans protest Capitol gun ban, threaten possible lawsuit
Should the Michigan State Capitol Commission keep a ban on openly or concealed carrying firearms inside the Capitol building, at least one legislative Republican says the move could prompt legal action.
Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, argued the commission did not have the proper authority to ban weapons at the Capitol whatsoever during an appearance this week on WKAR’s “Off the Record.”
“I’ve spoken with an attorney,” she said. “I don’t want to be breaking any laws. But again: this was a commission rule, this would not be a law, and I do believe there will be litigation. There will be litigation sooner than later.”
Commissioners previously signed off on a form of an open-carry firearm ban in 2021, voting to tack on a concealed carry ban earlier this year. It’s slated to take effect shortly after Monday, Sept. 4, and – as of time of publication – will apply to lawmakers just as much as it does Capitol visitors and staff.
Commissioners will consider final adoption of the updated Capitol security plan at 10 a.m. today in the State Capitol Building.
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2023/08/michigan-republicans-protest-capitol-gun-ban-threaten-possible-lawsuit.html
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