Michigan CPL holders

[USAF_Vet]

I am planning to get my 1st handgun with tax returns. At some point down the road I'll get a concealed pistol license. In my research on Michigan laws, I've read that CPL holders may OPEN carry in so-called 'pistol free zones' with the caveat that if asked to leave, one must abide. If this is true, and my understanding of it all is correct, why then can a CPL holder open carry while a non-COL holder may not? Is it simply a matter of training and certification? Or have I got it all wrong and I am misinterpreting the law?

FWIW, I will be OCing under the constraints of the law until I get my CPL.

Ben

 

[markdaniel]

Reguardless of the law I dont think I would try carrying in these areas. Even if it is not unlawful I bet you will have some huge legal expenses.

 

[cambeul41]

I am not expert on the law, but I think you are correct. Do not expect the law to be logical. However, I would not choose to be a test case.


Keep in mind that the instant you get in a car, a firearm is considered to be concealed even if it is on the dash in full sight.

I admit that what I have been taught does not always jibe with what I read.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/firearms.pdf


750.234d Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 234d.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not possess a firearm on the premises of any of the following:
(a) A depository financial institution or a subsidiary or affiliate of a depository financial institution.
(b) A church or other house of religious worship.
(c) A court.
(d) A theatre.
(e) A sports arena.
(f) A day care center.
(g) A hospital.
(h) An establishment licensed under the Michigan liquor control act, Act No. 8 of the Public Acts of the Extra Session of 1933, being sections 436.1 to 436.58 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(2) This section does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A person who owns, or is employed by or contracted by, an entity described in subsection (1) if the possession of that firearm is to provide security services for that entity.
(b) A peace officer.
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(c) A person licensed by this state or another state to carry a concealed weapon.
(d) A person who possesses a firearm on the premises of an entity described in subsection (1) if that possession is with the permission of the owner or an agent of the owner of that entity.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I never expect the law or those who enforce it to be logical.

I am aware that a loaded, not-in-a-case weapon in a car is considered concealed, even if it is in plain sight. I believe that applies to all firearms, not just hand guns.

I may be a test subject in a more sociological study, OCing in lawful areas and not just during hunting season. No one ever thinks twice when they see a guy in camo and day-glo orange with a shotgun slung over his shoulder. Might do so with a guy in jeans and a t-shirt with a .45 on his hip. We'll see.