Concealed Carry in bank is OK
MissOak:
I'm pretty sure that idea that it is NOT ok to carry concealed in a bank in Michigan was NOT put into your head by a CCW class. CCW class instructors like to point to the simplified listing that is on the Michigan State Police website and also printed on the back of your CPL license:
MSP - Pistol Free Areas
Pistol Free Areas
Individuals licensed to carry a concealed pistol by Michigan or another state are prohibited from carrying a concealed pistol on the following premises:
1.
Schools or school property but may carry while in a vehicle on school property while dropping off or picking up if a parent or legal guardian
2.
Public or private day care center, public or private child caring agency, or public or private child placing agency.
3.
Sports arena or stadium
4.
A tavern where the primary source of income is the sale of alcoholic liquor by the glass consumed on the premises
5.
Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship, unless the presiding official allows concealed weapons
6.
An entertainment facility that the individual knows or should know has a seating capacity of 2,500 or more
7.
A hospital
8.
A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university
9.
A Casino
"Premises" does not include the parking areas of the places listed above in 1 through 8.
A pistol is subject to immediate seizure if the CCW permit holder is carrying a pistol in a "pistol free" area. The following penalties may also be imposed:
* First offense: State Civil Infraction, $500 fine, CCW permit suspended 6 months
* Second offense: 90-day misdemeanor, $1000 fine, CCW permit revoked
* Third and subsequent offenses: 4-year felony, $5000 fine, CCW permit revoked
Furthermore, effective March 29, 2001, per Administrative Order 2001-1 of the Michigan Supreme Court:
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"Weapons are not permitted in any courtroom, office, or other space used for official court business or by judicial employees unless the chief judge or other person designated by the chief judge has given prior approval consistent with the court's written policy."
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ADDITIONALLY, post offices and federal facilities are named as off limited for concealed carry as per
federal law:
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2. Are there any places where I may not carry a concealed pistol?
MCL 28.425o Anyone licensed to carry a concealed pistol from Michigan or another state shall not carry a concealed pistol in any of the pistol free zones. For a complete list, please see: Pistol Free Areas . Under Federal law, firearms are also restricted in federal facilities. A federal facility means "a building or part thereof owned or leased by the federal government, where federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties." This includes facilities such as post offices and federal courts.
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Some people might view banks as a federal facility, and THAT is likely the source of the misconception that CC is not allowed in banks.
Unless you are in the Federal Reserve, the bank that you are going to is NOT a federal facility. Therefore, unless they have a sign posted that handguns are not welcome in their bank, you should be fine.
Remember, though, that concealed means just that: others cannot and should not see your weapon.