If Congress does nothing again, as I fear, brace yourselves for the next school shooting, coming to a community near you.
Michigan gun laws
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Republicans: More guns — not more laws — will keep Michigan schools safe
Gun regulations won’t prevent school shootings, but armed guards and teachers might, Republican candidates for governor argued Thursday during a debate on Mackinac Island.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
University of Michigan gun violence researchers hope to curb shooting deaths
Even a University of Michigan institute dedicated to firearm injury prevention and research isn’t sure why mass shootings are increasing.
Posted inBusiness Watch
No spike in gun sales at Michigan gun shops after Texas massacre
Following mass shootings, gun stores often see an increase in gun purchases as gun reform discussions come to the forefront. But owners of two Michigan stores said Wednesday sales did not spike, even as stocks for U.S. gun companies rose.
Posted inTalent & Education
Oxford High School tests AI gun detection system in wake of shooting
The system would identify weapons and notify police within seconds – and attempt to lower the casualties in the event of another mass shooting.
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Michigan neo-Nazi leaders of The Base plead guilty to gang, gun charges
Multiple members of a Neo-Nazi group known as The Base have pleaded guilty to various criminal charges, including gang membership. Two leaders now await sentencing.
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Oxford High students push gun reforms in Michigan: ‘Things need to change’
Organizers with End Gun Violence Michigan are considering a 2024 ballot proposal if the Republican-led Legislature does not act on firearm reforms following a shooting at Oxford High School that left four dead and others injured.
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Michigan to weigh red flag bill after Oxford shooting. Gun groups are furious.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey promised a hearing on ‘extreme risk protection orders’ more than two years ago. Gun rights groups are gearing up for a legislative fight as Shirkey prepares to finally make good on the promise.
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Oxford shooting: Michigan Dems seek gun storage law. It may be a long fight.
Prosecutors say parents of the alleged school shooter didn’t secure the murder weapon. That isn’t a crime in Michigan, and it took nearly a decade to make it one in Oregon.
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The case against the parents of Oxford shooting suspect: Gun was Xmas present
Parents of Ethan Crumbley charged with involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutor says parents failed to secure pistol, ignored school’s plea to get help for their son.