What a CPL holder may carry concealed
Pistol
Electro-Muscular Disruption Device
Electro-Muscular Disruption Device
Federal Definition:
18 U.S.C., § 921(A)(29) and 27 CFR § 478.11.
The term “Pistol” means a weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held in one hand, and having: a chamber(s) as an integral part(s) of, or permanently aligned with, the bore(s);
Michigan Definition:
"Pistol" means a loaded or unloaded firearm that is 26 inches or less in length, or a loaded or unloaded firearm that by its construction and appearance conceals itself as a firearm.
Electro-Muscular Disruption Device
Electro-Muscular Disruption Device
Electro-Muscular Disruption Device
Michigan Definition:
A portable device or weapon from which an electrical current, impulse, wave, or beam may be directed, which current, impulse, wave, or beam is designed to incapacitate temporarily, injure, or kill.
A "stun gun" or "Taser" (which is a brand).
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Where a CPL holder may not carry concealed
"Prohibited Premises"
The following are locations, in which an actively concealed-carrying CPL holder is not permitted to enter, unless he or she meets certain criteria which involves either being/having been employed in law enforcement, or employed in a security capacity. "Prohibited Premises" does not include parking areas of the places identified below. (MCL 28.425o)
- A school or school property. Except a parent/legal guardian picking-up/dropping-off while carrying in a vehicle.
- A public or private child care center or day care center.
- A sports arena or stadium.
- A bar or tavern. Distinct from a restaurant in that the primary source of income of a "bar or tavern" is from the sale and on-site consumption of alcohol.
- Any property or facility owned or operated by a place of worship.
- An entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals.
- A hospital.
- A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university.
Miscellaneous Rules While Carrying (and not)
A CPL holder must inform an officer whether he or she is carrying if when stopped or questioned
The officer will know regardless after an ID is run. Failure to inform the officer can result in an immediate suspension of the CPL, even if the holder was not carrying at the time.
A CPL holder may not refuse to be identified or field drug tested
Refusing can result in an immediate suspension of the CPL.
A CPL holder must consider proportionality when using deadly force
Failure to do so can and does result in homicide convictions.
A CPL holder must carry the physical CPL license while carrying concealed
Unlike forgetting one's driver license at home, forgetting a CPL can result in immediate suspension.