Consumer protection: other; do-not-sell list for firearms; create. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 & 28.422) & adds sec. 12c.
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Overview
This bill amends existing Michigan law regarding firearms regulation and creates a ‘do-not-sell’ list for firearms. It primarily updates the 1927 Firearms Act (MCL 28.421 & 28.422) to include a new section (12c) establishing this list. The bill aims to prevent individuals prohibited from owning firearms from purchasing them, and it outlines specific criteria for obtaining a firearm license, including residency requirements and background checks.
Key provisions
- Creates a ‘do-not-sell’ list for firearms, managed by the Department of State Police, to prevent prohibited individuals from acquiring them.
- Updates the definition of ‘firearm’ to include certain types of weapons.
- Establishes specific criteria for obtaining a firearm license, including residency, criminal history checks, and mental health evaluations.
- Modifies existing regulations regarding the ownership of firearms greater than 26 inches in length.
- Adds a section (12c) to the Firearms Act to govern the creation and maintenance of the ‘do-not-sell’ list.
- Requires sellers to record firearm sales and return a copy of the license to the licensing authority.
- Defines various terms related to firearms ownership and regulation, such as ‘corrections officer,’ ‘felony,’ and ‘purchaser.’
- Outlines procedures for adding and removing names from the ‘do-not-sell’ list.
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