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Police tell Detroiters to buy guns
City police chief has encouraged residents to arm themselves as stark racial disparities in ‘shoot first’ laws become clear
Detroit police chief James Craig – nicknamed “Hollywood” for his years spent in the LAPD and his seeming love of being in front of the camera – has repeatedly called on “good” and “law-abiding” Detroiters to arm themselves against criminals in the city.
Detroit police chief: 'No question in my mind' legal gun ownership deters crime - Washington TimesDetroit police chief: ‘No question in my mind’ legal gun ownership deters crime
Detroit has experienced 37 percent fewer robberies than it did last year, and Police Chief James Craig is crediting armed citizens for the drop.
“Criminals are getting the message that good Detroiters are armed and will use that weapon,” said Chief Craig, who has been an open advocate for private gun ownership, the Detroit News reported. “I don’t want to take away from the good work our investigators are doing, but I think part of the drop in crime, and robberies in particular, is because criminals are thinking twice that citizens could be armed.
“I can’t say what specific percentage is caused by this, but there’s no question in my mind it has had an effect,” he added.
So... no relevant comment?The cops evidently own a gun store..
I coulda sworn I've heard a couple people claim that "Guns are banned" in Detroit, and that's why it's such a shithole...
| Subject/Law | Long Guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit to purchase required? | No | Yes | MCL 28.422 | *Permit required for purchase from an individual if, not processed through a FFL dealer. |
| Firearm registration? | No | Yes | MCL 28.422] | Handguns must be registered with the city chief of police or county sheriff. |
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Carry permits issued? | No | Yes | MCL 28.452b | Michigan is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. |
| Open carry permitted? | Yes | Yes | Open carry is generally permitted. Open carry in a vehicle is permitted only with a concealed carry license. | |
| State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | Local governments may restrict the discharge of firearms. | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | ||
| Magazine Capacity Restriction? | No | No | ||
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | No | Short barreled shotguns, short barreled rifles, automatic weapons, AOW's, and silencers/suppressors are allowed if in compliance with federal law. |
When the police tell good 'ol boys and girls to arm themselves, it is suddenly all right.
Show that they do.If "legal guns" deter crime, why do the cities with the highest murder rates have minimal gun control laws?
MI gun laws. Note the pre-emptionof local laws.
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Subject/Law Long Guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes Permit to purchase required? No Yes MCL 28.422 *Permit required for purchase from an individual if, not processed through a FFL dealer. Firearm registration? No Yes MCL 28.422] Handguns must be registered with the city chief of police or county sheriff. Owner license required? No No Carry permits issued? No Yes MCL 28.452b Michigan is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. Open carry permitted? Yes Yes Open carry is generally permitted. Open carry in a vehicle is permitted only with a concealed carry license. State preemption of local restrictions? Yes Yes Local governments may restrict the discharge of firearms. "Assault weapon" law? No No Magazine Capacity Restriction? No No NFA weapons restricted? Yes No Short barreled shotguns, short barreled rifles, automatic weapons, AOW's, and silencers/suppressors are allowed if in compliance with federal law.
If "legal guns" deter crime, why do the cities with the highest murder rates have minimal gun control laws?
Show that they do.
You apparently don;t understand.Do you have any evidence that the city of Detroit actually has any laws that pre-empt the State laws?
Show this to be true.The 3 cities with the highest murder rates are New Orleans, Detroit and St. Louis.
You apparently don;t understand.
State law pre-empts Detroit law.
That the gun laws in Detroit are no more restrictive than the rest of the state, therefore invalidating your original thought in that regard.So what's your point, then?
Show this to be true.
And then show that "shall issue state"equates to "least restrictive laws".
And THEN kindly address the issue brought forth in the OP.
So what's your point, then?
