The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the ban on open carry imposed by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is beyond her Constitutional authority.
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Michigan Judge Strikes Down Ban on Open Carry at Polls
Judge Murray of the Michigan Court of Claims, has struck down a ban on open carry at the poll by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, because proper procedures were not followed.
Michigan Court of Appeals AFFIRMS Arena Authority Preemption
The arena authority is preempted, and the enforcement of their policy against Michigan Open Carry and MGO was illegal. Period.
Michigan 2018 Second Amendment March
The countdown is on! Three weeks to go for this year’s Michigan 2018 Second Amendment March. Are you going to attend? We hope to see you at the state capital.
Michigan Open Carry Are Heading to the Michigan Supreme Court
This morning we received word they have agreed to hear oral arguments in Michigan Open Carry, Inc. & Kenneth Herman v. Clio Area School District.
Ancient Time Bomb in Michigan Firearm Law Defused
Under the old law every gun dealer in the state was guilty of a misdemeanor and could have been shut down!!!
Michigan: Saturday, August 26, 2017 MOC Potterville Awareness Picnic
Michigan Open Carry, Inc. has decided to have an awareness picnic. We will be gathering at Lake Alliance Park starting at 2:00PM on Aug. 26th.
Grand Rapids Arena Authority’s Gun Ban Declared Unlawful
J. Joseph Rossi declared Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority’s (CAA) anti-gun policy to be preempted by state law and therefore unlawful.
Michigan State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud Would Ban Guns Everywhere
State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud’s bill if passed as introduced, would make it nearly impossible for average citizens to carry a gun lawfully…
Michigan 2017 Second Amendment March Is Less Than Two Weeks Away
The Second Amendment March is coordinating a pro-gun march & rally at the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday, April 26th 2017…
Michigan Open Carry Upcoming Events For February 16, 2017
Michigan Open Carry, Inc. is sending this update to let you know what events are taking place across the state of Michigan.
Michigan Open Carry Appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court
MOC’s corporate counsel, Dean Greenblatt, officially appealed on our behalf to the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse the appellate ruling against us in MOC\Herman v. Clio Area Schools.
Michigan Open Carry Files Freedom Of Information Act Suit Over Gun Ban
Seeking access to public information, Michigan Open Carry, Inc. has filed a complaint under Michigan’s Freedom Of Information Act against the City of Harbor Beach, in the Huron County Circuit Court.
Finally! Court of Appeals to hear MOC\Herman v. Clio Schools
Make no mistake, the scope of Michigan’s firearm preemption hangs in the balance.
Five Years Ago Today, MOC’s Legislative Team Was Formed
On November 1st, Phillip Hofmeister, who would become MOC’s 5th President, testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 59 ’11.
Registering Late Is Not Always Better Than Never
If you find yourself past the 10 day window to submit your pistol registration, and you believe your local jurisdiction will fine you for turning the paperwork in late, you should consider…..
DeVos Place Owners Offer Weak Response To Lawsuit
Last month, Michigan Open Carry, Inc. and Michigan Gun Owners filed a lawsuit against the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA), the public authority that owns DeVos Place…..
Gun Organizations Suing Grand Rapids Arena Authority Over Illegal Weapons Ban
Both gun organizations, Michigan Gun Owners and Michigan Open Carry, feel that not only is CAA’s policy illegal, it is also dangerous and reckless.
Michigan Gun Owners Truck Vandalized at State Capitol
When the Second Amendment March was held at the Michigan Capitol, someone took the opportunity to vandalize the Truck used to haul the MGO trailer.
Convention Authority Uses Bogus Gun Policy to Harass Michigan Gun Owners
On March 11, 2016, one month ago today, an undocumented and unlawful weapons policy was illegally enforced under threat of trespass against members of Michigan Gun Owners (MGO), and Michigan…..
Michigan: Only 1 More Week Left Until the 2016 Second Amendment March!
Next week Wednesday, April 13th, MOC will join hundreds of our fellow gun owners in Lansing for the 2016 Second Amendment March to rally in support of our Second Amendment rights!
Michigan Gangbanger Protection Act of 2015 Introduced
The political circus returned to Lansing recently and the Gangbanger Protection Act of 2015 is an attack on everyone’s fundamental human right to self-defense…
Nevada Drops Concealed Carry (CPL) Reciprocity for Michigan
According to Nevada’s DPS Website, Nevada no longer recognizes Michigan’s CPL for reciprocity…
Is Michigan Being Lapped on the Right of Self Defense
Has anyone wondered if Michigan is being lapped in terms of advancing the protections to your fundamental human right to self defense?
After Hundreds Rally for Gun Rights Michigan Pro-Gun Bills Move Forward
Spurred on by the hundreds of gun rights supporters that rallied in Lansing on Wednesday for the 2015 Second Amendment March, both the House & Senate pushed two sets of bills through the final stages.
Michigan’s 2015 Second Amendment March – April 29 2015
Join hundreds of fellow gun owners as we show up to express how important our right to Keep and Bear arms is to members of our Michigan State Legislature…
Michigan: More Exemptions For ‘Super Citizens’ from Gun Free Zones
It’s another week in Michigan and another group of “special” people are trying to get exemptions from the concealed pistol free zones and it is NOT you…
Michigan’s Firearms Brandishing Bills Reintroduced
This bill package will clarify the meaning of firearms brandishing in effort to eliminate a charge from an anti-gun prosecutor for carrying a firearm in Michigan…
Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officers Want Special Treatment, More ‘Only Ones’
We in Michigan Open Carry, Inc have long opposed special classes of politically connected people getting special or enhanced privileges that most people do not receive…
Criminally Disqualified for a Concealed Carry License? Just Become A Cop
What often gets overlooked is that government employees who carry guns are often held to a lower standard than private individuals and this includes cops…