Detroit handgun ban

Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans home games are exempt from the ban, since Texas law forces all law enforcement officers to carry firearms at all times. Detroit had a similar rule compelling off-duty cops to carry their guns in the s and s, but it was rescinded. Some then reported their cars were broken into and the guns stolen, police officials said. Letters may be edited and shortened for space. Email us at letters metrotimes. Support Local Journalism.

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Archives RSS. View more issues. Local Culture Creative. Vote now for Best of Detroit The public outcry for changing policy on open carry has grown ever since. Some, like Whitmer, have even linked parallels between the armed protest in Michigan last spring to the riot last Wednesday.

Instead of stopping gun carriers outside the state House and Senate offices, Michigan State Police will monitor the entrances of the building and screen people before going in. Wind Advisory. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space. Email us at letters metrotimes. Support Local Journalism. Information is power. And we believe everyone deserves access to accurate independent coverage of their community and state.

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View more issues. Local Culture Creative. Vote now for Best of Detroit Switch to the mobile version of this page. Detroit Metro Times. Ban all handguns, now By Jack Lessenberry.