Guns

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law today (MON) that will allow courts to issue “red flag” orders to seize guns from people deemed a risk to themselves or others.

City of Ludington officials are assisting the citizen-run group known as the Starfish Task Force organize the program. Those who turn in their assault weapon will be given a $300 gift card.

The mother of the child, Aubrey Wilson, 32, has been charged with fourth-degree child abuse, a misdemeanor.

The final bills in a package of legislation that would allow authorities to seize guns from people deemed a risk are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The Michigan Senate has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer the main bill in a package to create extreme risk protection orders.

A Washtenaw County state representative, who is the new chair of Michigan's Democratic Firearms Safety caucus, is laying out plans for the party's next gun control priorities.

Michigan will require universal background checks for gun purchases and that firearms be stored under lock and key when not in use under bills signed into law Thursday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Legislation approved today by the State House Judiciary Committee would allow authorities to seize firearms from someone deemed by a judge to pose a risk.

The Michigan Legislature resumes its session Tuesday following a two-week spring recess.

Federal lawmakers, including Michigan Democratic Representative Elissa Slotkin, are introducing legislation to fund gun violence research at the CDC.