SB 492 Summary

• Removes the exception for hunting knives from the concealed weapon prohibition in Section 227, making hunting knives subject to the same restrictions as other dangerous weapons except in one's dwelling, place of business, or owned land.

• Allows permitless concealed carry of pistols for individuals not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms, eliminating the requirement for a concealed carry license.

• Clarifies that Section 227 exemptions apply to pistols and hunting knives adapted and carried as hunting knives, while establishing separate penalties for those prohibited from firearm possession who carry pistols.

• Repeals Sections 227a and 231a of the Michigan Penal Code, removing certain weapons restrictions and definitions previously in statute.

• Makes technical updates to Sections 227b, 230, and 237a to update language and remove references to repealed sections, maintaining penalties for firearm-related crimes.