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MI HB5085

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Philip Potvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts individuals under the required age from needing a pistol license when at a recognized target range for target practice or safety instruction, provided they are under direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or authorized adult 21+ who has completed pistol safety training.

  • Requires the pistol owner to be physically present when supervising a minor's use of a pistol at a target range or shooting facility.

  • Allows authorized adults (age 21+) to supervise minors' pistol use if they have successfully completed a pistol safety training course and received a certificate of completion.

  • Exempts supervised pistol use at recognized target ranges from general licensing requirements when used for lawful target practice or safety instruction purposes.

  • Effective date: June 24, 2014.

Legislative Description

Weapons; safety and training; requirement for physical presence of parent or guardian during use of a pistol by a minor; provide exception. Amends sec. 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422).

Weapons, safety and training

Last Action

Assigned Pa 201'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2014
Natural Resources10/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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