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    Michigan Open Carry Inc. wins right to carry in K-12 schools

    As President of Michigan Open Carry, Inc., I want everyone to know that I'm not leading this fight without skin in the game. Please join me in supporting this cause.
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    Poll: What do you think about Michigan residents openly carrying guns in public?

    http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/06/take_our_poll_what_do_you_thin_1.html#incart_river_default
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    HB 5500 - Add Teeth to Preemption

    So, did everyone catch MOC's big announcement? MOC is working with Rep. Tom McMillin to strengthen preemption by creating punishments for violations. The just introduced bill is HB 5500. If you missed it, check out this white paper.
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    Mayor George Heartwell: It's time to put an end to 'senseless gun violence'

    Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, a member of MAIG, is teaming up with Moms Demand Action - Michigan. I know this isn't news to us, but apparently they thought it necessary to write a guest column announcing it. I know reading the comment sections normally makes us all sick, but I suggest...
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    Open-carry advocates target Grand Rapids City Commission, streets to share messa

    http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/02/open-carry_advocates_target_gr.html
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    GR Commission Meeting 2/25/14 - Join Us In Addressing The Bullies In Grand Rapids

    It's time to head back to Grand Rapids! In addition to our march in support of an unlawfully detained open carrier on March 2nd, we also need to show a strong presence in front of the Grand Rapids City Commission. They may be able to ignore us in the streets, but they can't ignore us in their...
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    Open Carry MARCH - Grand Rapids - 3/2/14

    That's right folks, this isn't your typical gathering, this is a march! Background: On Sunday, March 3rd 2013, around 12pm, Johann Deffert was walking home from breakfast with a holstered openly carried pistol. Despite having done nothing wrong, Mr. Deffert was detained at gunpoint by the...
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    Sheriff's advice when OCer enters public building: Call the police

    http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/01/sheriffs_advice_when_visitor_w.html#incart_river_default You may politely contact Hudsonville City Manager Patrick Waterman HERE to tell him why you OC. Other municipalities are taking notice of what is going on in GR. Whether they...
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    Open Carry Seminar in Grand Rapids(ish) - 2/20/14

    The River City Patriots have asked Michigan Open Carry to hold a seminar at one of their meetings, and has invited the public to join. If you have questions about the laws or best practices of open carrying a handgun, or just looking for a refresher course, then this is a great opportunity for...
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    Taking a trip to NC

    Hello, I'm an OCer from Michigan, and I will be traveling to NC in January It's still a few weeks out, but I figure I should start looking up what laws I will need to follow. I'm looking for: Summary of laws with citations Dos and Don'ts of OC Dos and Don'ts of CC Any other good information you...
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    Traveling Through

    Hello, I'm an OCer from Michigan, and I will be traveling through Virgina in January on my way to North Carolina. It's still a few weeks out, but I figure I should start looking up what laws I will need to follow on my way down. I'm looking for: Summary of laws with citations Dos and Don'ts of...
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    Traveling Through

    Hello, I'm an OCer from Michigan, and I will be traveling through West Virginia in January on my way to North Carolina. It's still a few weeks out, but I figure I should start looking up what laws I will need to follow on my way down. I'm looking for: Summary of laws with citations Dos and...
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    Traveling Through

    Hello, I'm an OCer from Michigan, and I will be traveling through Ohio in January on my way to North Carolina. It's still a few weeks out, but I figure I should start looking up what laws I will need to follow on my way down. I'm looking for: Summary of laws with citations Dos and Don'ts of OC...
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    OC Dinner/Fundraiser @ Big Boy in Grand Rapids (28th St) [After Seminar] 1/18/14

    We would like to invite you, to join Michigan Open Carry, Inc as well as other open carriers as we enjoy dinner at Big Boy in Grand Rapids. If you have been looking for a good time to try open carry or have any questions about the laws surrounding open carry, this is a fantastic time to come out...
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    Open Carry Seminar - Grand Rapids - 1/18/14

    Have a question or two (or twenty) about open carry? Michigan Open Carry will be hosting a seminar at the newly opened Barraks 616 just east of Grand Rapids. Lawful open carry of a holstered handgun welcome (but not required). These seminars, presented by Michigan Open Carry, are an excellent...
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    OC Codify HB 5091 & HB 5092

    The Legislative Team of Michigan Open Carry Inc would like to introduce HB 5091 & HB 5092 This is the first bill our organization has taken the grass roots lead on. Together these bills will effectively codify open carry for the first time in Michigan. Open Carry is generally accepted as...
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    'I can't throw him out,' Grand Rapids mayor says about man with gun at school meeting

    http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/09/i_cant_throw_him_out_grand_rap.html
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    Survey show Grand Rapids students uneducated on guns and gun violence.

    Ban 'idiotic' guns: Survey of Grand Rapids teens finds support for more gun control http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/06/ban_idiotic_guns_survey_of_gra.html
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    Pseudo Event: April 19 - Grand Rapids Panel of Lawmakers on Gun Violence

    Not the type of thing that would be an official MOC event, but I thought people might want to know about this and attend. I will likely be there. “Reducing Gun Violence in Michigan: A Community Conversation” is scheduled 9:45 a.m. to noon April 19 at the Kroc Center, 2500 S. Division Ave...
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    Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell's gun ban plan 'just not going anywhere'

    If you haven't seen this yet... http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/03/grand_rapids_mayor_george_hear_20.html
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