Lifting of Short barrelled Rifle and Shotgun Ban In Michigan Approved By Senate Judiciary Committee!

Michigan: Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves to Lift a State Gun Ban On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 610 that would lift Michigan’s ban on the private ownership of short-barreled rifles and shotguns.  Short-barreled rifles and shotguns are strictly regulated under the federal National Firearms Act.  Therefore, by repealing this longstanding state gun ban, Michigan law would conform with federal law, and align Michigan with more than forty other states that already allow their resident to possess these firearms.  Short-barreled rifles and shotguns are subject to restrictive regulations including requiring their buyers to undergo a background investigation, pay a $200 tax and register these firearms with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The NRA applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee voting to repeal this gun ban.  Since SB 610 is now eligible for consideration on the state Senate floor, please contact your state Senator in SUPPORT of Senate Bill 610.