Actually that's what we have the CONSTITUTION for, i.e. so states can't do as they please; also people in states can be BORN there rather then chose.
Guys and Ladies, while I do not know the EXACT wording in your areas as to carrying open or concealed, I do know that a lot of states permits say HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT, and does not specify open or concealed, .........now our instructors stated several times during the training class although the permit does not specify, you should keep your weapon concealed 100% of the time unless its needed, and also to take a little time being sure it is concealed, because doing this will sooner or later save you a lot of pain in the ass, and I know about Wally World and open carrying IMHO that is just being stupid, no matter what the law says, because a instince like this has happened several times, you walk into wall mart with your 45 straped to your hip 'fully leagal" and old mrs busy body sees you and gets excited fumbles with her phone gets more excited, finaly calls 911 the law shows up, and trust me they will show up if called, you get a cop that had a bad day, shakes you down if your lucky you may keep your gun and go home, if your not lucky, you better have a good lawyer, and maybe doctor:angry:
Actually the US Constitution is a guideline for the Federal government in it's actions towards the states and foreign policy, not a guideline for the states.
Each state has it's own Constitution for it's citizens, the one YOU have the power to change if you don't agree with it, or to move to another state.
The hierarchy of power is the People first, then the States and then the Federal Government. Too many people have been brainwashed into thinking it's the other way.
Read your historical documents, screw what you've heard or learned in school, verify the facts for yourself.
Article VI.
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.
Amendment 10
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
I think those are WORST case scenarios. Michigan cops are growing somewhat aware of the rights of OC people. I carry openly once in a while, actually was just at Meijers. I got a few odd looks, but aside from that, was pretty much ignored. Then again, Im pretty well groomed, [grooming is a major deterrent to getting any negative feed back from police or civilians] wasnt harassed once, nor were the police called for a MWAG
Either way, be careful.
I have a CPL. Of course I know nothing about you. That being said, and playing Devil's advocate - If you could not be responsible enough to keep your drivers license by obeying the law, why should we believe you would obey the law to keep from loosing your CPL?
Based on my reading of the CPL law, if that was why your drivers' license was suspended, then it can't keep you from getting your CPL.My license was suspended due to having too many points. I think it was 5 and it was suspended for a month.
BillyBob, There is not one documented case of something like that ever having happened. Please site it if you have it.
And the line I put in bold above is the primary reason many people doubt this actually occurred. More than a few think it was staged to help get a concealed carry law passed in Wisconsin.Link Removed
Man Legally Carrying Gun Robbed at Gunpoint
By Melanie Stout
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man found out the hard way that carrying a gun for protection doesn't always keep you safe. In fact, it may have made him a target.
He said his case proves gun owners should have the right to carry concealed weapons.
Clark agrees. "By and large it is a significant deterrent, open carry is, but I think it really does make the point that Wisconsin should have concealed carry along with open carry so that people who live in a very high crime neighborhood where criminals aren't deterred by firearms would have the ability to conceal carry to protect themselves. The two really work hand in hand," Clark said.
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You were saying?
Actually, you can carry concealed in a church if you have the approval of the head(s) of that church. You would be surprised at how many do. If the church is conservative in nature, they tend to have more than a few who work as volunteer security.ricbac has it right. In michigan the only type of carry in pistol free zones such as a church,school,bank,bar,etc....is open carry. You can not conceal carry in these zones. When you open carry in these zones you must have a valid CPL License in your possession.