[Michlib-l] Hunting Knives in the Library

[Bob Sweet]

I suppose that if you allow hunting in the library, then it's reasonable to
allow hunting knives.

Bob Sweet
UMTRI Library
bsweet at umich.edu

On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 1:21 PM, Koscielniak, Kimberly (MDE) <
KoscielniakK at michigan.gov> wrote:

> The Michigan State Police website includes frequently asked questions on
> firearms and other weapons at
> http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1586_27094-10953--,00.html.  The
> FAQs are not meant to be legal advice, but it’s a good place to start a
> discussion either with your library’s attorney or local law enforcement.
> Here are some excerpts:
>
>
>
> 3.  I recently purchased a double-edged survival knife. Does Michigan law
> allow me to carry this in my vehicle?
>
> MCL 750.227  <http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-227>   No. A
> dagger, dirk, stiletto, or double-edged non-folding stabbing instrument of
> any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted
> and carried as such, cannot be carried concealed on or about a person, or
> whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the
> person, except in their own home, place of business or on other land
> possessed by the person.
>
> 4.  Is it illegal to have a knife with a blade over 3 inches in my
> possession?
>
> MCL 750.226  <http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-226>  No.
> Michigan law specifies that a person, with intent to use the knife
> unlawfully against another, shall not go armed with a knife having a blade
> over 3 inches in length.
>
> The element of intent in MCL 750.226 seems like it would make it difficult
> to prohibit someone carrying a knife on his belt from being in the
> library.  Again, your local police may see this differently, so it would be
> best to discuss the matter with them.
>
>
>
> Kim Koscielniak
>
>
>
> State Law Library
>
> Library of Michigan
>
> Michigan Library and Historical Center
>
> 702 W. Kalamazoo
>
> Lansing, MI 48909
>
>
>
> lmlawlib at michigan.gov
>
> 517-373-0630
>
> www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Nannette Miller
> *Sent:* Friday, October 23, 2015 10:42 AM
> *To:* Joanna Sturgeon <jsturgeon at vicksburglibrary.org>
> *Cc:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Hunting Knives in the Library
>
>
>
> If it's okay to come in with guns I can't imagine knives are not also
> allowed. I hope I'm wrong. Please let me know what you find out.
>
>
>
> Nannette Miller
>
> Elk Rapids District Library
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Joanna Sturgeon <
> jsturgeon at vicksburglibrary.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I’m searching the Michigan Penal Code for information on carrying knives
> in public.  Specifically, a patron entered the library with openly
> displayed hunting knives on his belt.  Our policy forbids knives, but I was
> hoping to find a legal reason to forbid them as well.  The only sections
> that seem to deal with knives are 750.226a and 750.227.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Joanna Sturgeon
>
> Cataloger/Melcat Services
>
> Vicksburg District Library
> 215. South Michigan Ave.
>
> Vicksburg, Mi 49097
>
> 269-649-1648
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