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House Bill 4945 and House Bill 4946, sponsored by state Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, were voted out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee last week. (Adobe Stock)

MI lawmakers debate tougher gun laws for domestic violence convictions

Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence. The House …

According to data from the CDC, the rate of gun deaths in Michigan increased 11% from 2010 to 2019, while the rate of gun suicides increased by 18%. (Adobe Stock)

MI Faith Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Gun Violence Legislation

Michigan faith leaders are meeting with members of the state Legislature to push for action on gun safety. House leaders, including Rep. Joe Tate…

Law enforcement officials say Tuesday's deadly incident at Michigan State University is the 67th mass casualty event in the U.S. this year. (Adobe Stock)

MSU Shooting: Deja Vu for Two Survivors of School Gun Violence

The deadly shooting spree at Michigan State University Monday night was another tragic American event involving firearms. But for at least two MSU …

Kylie Myrand is a survivor of the Oxford High School shooting that occurred on Nov. 30, 2021. (End Gun Violence Michigan)

MI Coalition Forms to Take Gun-Violence Prevention to Ballot Box

A new coalition is urging the Michigan Legislature to tackle the epidemic of gun violence. Michigan ranks 21st for overall gun homicides, though the …

Some lawmakers have brought a bill to require Michiganders to secure their firearms, but it hasn't made it through the Legislature. (Terry/Adobe Stock)

Groups: Gun-Violence Prevention Overdue After Oxford School Shooting

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Michiganders are mourning the loss of four students after this week's school shooting at Oxford High School, and advocates …

The Gun Safety Coalition says gun safety has lagged in terms of technology and innovation. It hopes financial incentives to create

National Group Calls for High-Tech Gun Safety Products

LANSING, Mich. - Lansing's mayor and police chief are part of a national effort to push the gun industry to produce safer guns. The Gun Safety …

Igor Volsky with the group Guns Down America spoke at a town hall meeting Monday night in Flint. (Sam Inglot/Progress Michigan)

Town Hall Tonight in Lansing to Tackle Gun-Violence Prevention

LANSING, Mich. — The public is invited to a town hall meeting about reducing gun violence scheduled tonight in Lansing. It's part of a 20-city …

Blueprints for a plastic pistol are set to be released online Wednesday, a move opposed by gun-violence prevention groups. (JustinPickard/Flickr)

MI Groups Fight Imminent Release of Blueprints For 3-D Printed Guns

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan gun-violence prevention groups have signed onto a letter demanding that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo block online …

The Michigan Progressive Summit will address the wide variety of attacks on labor, consumers and the environment coming from lawmakers in Lansing and Washington, D.C. (MI Progressive Summit)

Michigan Progressive Summit Tackles Big Issues This Weekend

FLINT, Mich. – This Saturday, about 700 people are expected to gather at the University of Michigan-Flint for the annual Michigan Progressive …

Support for stricter gun laws has grown following the latest mass shooting. (davidpwhelan/morguefile)

Michiganders to Rally for Protection from Gun Violence

LANSING, Mich. — It's been eight days since 17 people were killed at a Florida high school, and today many Michiganders will rally at the …

Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow concealed carry of firearms in public places without a permit. (mconnors/morguefile)

Michigan Moms Take Aim at "Permitless Carry" Gun Bills

LANSING, Mich. – Today is International Women's Day, and one group of Michigan women is marking the occasion by taking aim at what they believe …

Polling shows strong support in Michigan for requiring background checks for every gun sale. (Pixabay)<br />

In Gun Violence Rankings, MI Fares Better than Other States

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan fared 33rd, better than many other states, in a new report that lists where each state stands in terms of gun violence…

Nationally, 67 federal, state, and local officers were killed on the job during the first half of 2016. (Greg Matthews/Flickr)

Law Enforcement Officer Deaths Up for 2016

LANSING, Mich. - The recent ambush attack that killed five Dallas, Texas, police officers contributed to a spike in deaths of those across the …

Several pieces of Michigan legislation to tighten gun-purchase requirements are stalled. (Pixabay)

Michigan Group: Guns are Linchpins of Orlando Massacre

LANSING, Mich. - Calls to toughen gun laws in Michigan and around the country are again renewed in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S…

An executive action would expand mandatory background checks for firearm sales. (Michael Saechang/Flickr)

Executive Action on Guns: "A Move in the Right Direction"

LANSING, Mich. - Michiganders working to end gun violence are commending President Obama for taking steps to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous …

Can concealed-carry laws prevent a mass shooting? Credit: DodgertonSkillhause/Morguefile<br /><br />

Michigan Concealed-Carry Bill Draws Fire

LANSING, Mich. - There was a packed house at a hearing Tuesday on a controversial gun bill. Senate Bill 442, introduced by Sen. Mike Green, R-…

Domestic violence occurs regardless of age, race or economic backgrond. Credit: Helga Webber/Flickr Creative Commons.

Domestic Violence: "Equal Opportunity Destroyer" in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – It's often a hidden problem, but domestic violence occurs in Michigan homes more often than some may realize. Domestic …

PHOTO: Right now, Michigan residents who are subject to a Personal Protection Order cannot receive a concealed-weapons permit, but that would change under a bill now sitting on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk. Photo credit: KeterMagick/morguefile.com.

Controversial Gun Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

LANSING, Mich. - A bill that gun-rights advocates say will streamline the process of receiving a concealed-weapons permit also contains a measure …

PHOTO: More than 14,000 Michiganders have written to Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, asking him to take steps to promote responsible gun ownership in Michigan. Photo credit: Kristen Moore, Everytown for Gun Safety.

Message to Gov. Snyder: "Not One More" Senseless Gun Death

LANSING, Mich. - When Governor Rick Snyder opens his mail on the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, he'll find 14,000 messages from Michiganders …

PHOTO: Ann Arbor is the latest Michigan city to join the

More MI Moms Mobilize Against Gun Violence

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Some Michigan moms say they've had enough of lockdown drills and headlines about campus shootings, so they're taking action as a …

PHOTO: Facebook will now allow users to flag posts they suspect violate its new policy regarding the sale of guns, alcohol, drugs or adult products. Image courtesy of Moms Demand Action.

Michigan Moms "Like" Facebook's Crackdown on Gun Sales

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The social media gun show has new rules, and one group of Michigan moms is pleased with the changes. Facebook is …

PHOTO: Bells will ring and the names of victims of gun violence will be read at a series of vigils across the state on Saturday which mark the first anniversary of the school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Michigan Moms To Lead Vigils Against Gun Violence

LANSING, Mich. – On the first anniversary of the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings, Michigan mothers will join moms from 34 other states in …

Give children opportunities to express their feelings. Photo courtesy of aap.org

Michigan Families Asked to Take Time to Heal from Nation's Trauma

DETROIT - Families in Michigan and around the nation may be having a tough time getting into the holiday spirit because of the school shooting in Conn…

Looking Down the Barrel of a Tragic Trend: Child Gun Deaths Up in MI, Nation

Lansing, MI – Michigan lost 92 young people to firearms-related violence and accidents in 2005, with a nationwide total that year of more than 3…

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