New Michigan law requires destruction of guns turned in during community buybacks
State police in 2024 acknowledged that a previous disposal method destroyed only the frame or receiver of the firearm. A private company was recycling and selling the other parts.
Guns turned in at Michigan buyback programs must be fully destroyed due to new law
The Michigan governor signed several new gun safety bills into law, including one that closes a buyback loophole Michigan State Police will be required to destroy any guns turned in during firearm buyback programs.
Whitmer approves new gun and school safety laws for Michigan
"Michiganders should feel safe whether they're watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom," Whitmer said in a statement Wednesday. "Each of these bills build on my administration’s commitment to protecting Michiganders and their families.
New law: guns turned in at Michigan gun buy back programs must be destroyed
House Bill 6144, 6145, and 6146 ensure that the Michigan State Police (MSP) destroy all firearms that are purchased under a gun buyback program.
Michigan Enacts Law Mandating Total Gun Destruction After Buybacks
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation requiring state police to completely destroy guns collected during community buybacks. The previous method only destroyed firearm frames, allowing other parts to be recycled.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Michigan school safety, gun bills
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed three commonsense bills, which she says are to keep kids safe at school and reduce gun violence across Michigan.
Michigan school safety overhaul focuses on kids’ mental health, requires gun storage notices
The overhaul of safety at Michigan schools takes effect this spring after state lawmakers last year sought to intensify emergency response requirements and prevent threats of violence. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a slew of safety-related measures Wednesday,
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Nineteen bills that would, among other things, update Michigan’s hate crime law, criminalize sextortion, and promote school safety, were signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michiganders should feel safe whether they’re watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom,
Governor Whitmer signs bills to increase school safety
Governor Whitmer signed 19 "commonsense" bills with bipartisan support to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer on Wednesday.
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