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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Republican Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has vetoed legislation that would allow concealed weapons in churches, schools and daycare centers.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich, is urging Governor Snyder to veto the concealed-weapon bills approved by the Michigan Legislature last week.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Under the bill, people who concealed carry in gun-free zones would have to get enhanced training beyond basic requirements and spend additional time at the gun range.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Friday, April 20, 2012  People with concealed weapons permits may soon be able to buy and carry stun guns or Tasers in Michigan.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Michigan could soon join dozens of other states and allow people to carry stun guns. Would you consider it?

Monday, November 28, 2011 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Should the federal government force states to recognize such permits issued in other states where requirements may be less restrictive?

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  More Michigan residents are packing heat, including a large increase of female gun owners.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Friday, January 21, 2011 

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Lawmakers are taking a close look at changing the law on tasers, allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry the devices.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  If you read the signs, it's pretty obvious; there are some things you just can't do in some places at Northwestern Michigan College like smoking and skate boarding. But there won't be a sign prohibiting carry a concealed weapon on parts of campus if Michigan House Bill 5474 becomes law.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008  An anti-gun group is fighting a last-second Bush administration change that would allow people to carry concealed, loaded guns in most federal lands.