[Michlib-l] Guns in the Library

[Michael Mccaffery]

Open carry/concealed cannot be restricted by libraries. The info sheet in
the thread is indeed accurate.

One thing about the info sheet that may need an addition:

Federal law prohibits firearm ownership for anyone in the following groups:

Federal law establishes the baseline regarding the types of persons who are
ineligible to purchase firearms. The federal Gun Control Act of 1968
<http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/federal-law/background-resources/key-federal-acts-regulating-firearms/>,
codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922, generally prohibits the sale of firearms to
any person who:

   - Has been convicted of, or is under indictment for, a crime punishable
   by imprisonment for more than one year;23
   <http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/categories-of-prohibited-people/#footnote_22_322>
   - Is a fugitive from justice;
   - Is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance;24
   <http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/categories-of-prohibited-people/#footnote_23_322>
   - Is underage;25
   <http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/categories-of-prohibited-people/#footnote_24_322>
   - Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental
   institution;26
   <http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/categories-of-prohibited-people/#footnote_25_322>
   - Is unlawfully in the United States or has been admitted to the U.S.
   under a nonimmigrant visa;
   - Has been dishonorably discharged from the military;
   - Has renounced his or her U.S. citizenship;
   - Is subject to a court order restraining him or her from harassing,
   stalking or threatening an intimate partner, his or her child or a child of
   a partner, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate
   partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; or
   - Has been convicted of a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence.27
   <http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/categories-of-prohibited-people/#footnote_26_322>

I believe Michigan adheres to these guidelines as well from what I have
gathered.

FYI.

MPM



On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 2:30 PM, Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hello:
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> I sent this information to Sharon and I thought it may be useful to
> others….
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> The result of the CADL v. Mich Open Carry court case was indeed to confirm
> that public libraries may not impose restrictions on firearms that are not
> already a matter of State Law.
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> I have attached an information guide that I wrote covering this topic.
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> Please note that this guide does NOT yet include any information on any
> firearm or gun bills that are currently in consideration in the
> legislature, or that have been considered in the wake of the Parkland
> shooting.
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> I hope it is helpful.
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> Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can be of any
> assistance.
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> Thanks!
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> Clare
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> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
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> Library Law Consultant
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> Library of Michigan
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> MembielaC at michigan.gov
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> 517-335-8132 <(517)%20335-8132>
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> *The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and
> not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
> attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.*
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Sharon Crotser-Toy via Michlib-l
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2:13 PM
> *To:* Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Guns in the Library
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> I believe our current policy concerning guns is out of date. My
> understanding is that it is no longer legal to prohibit concealed weapons
> in a public library in the State of Michigan; I'm wondering how other
> libraries have addressed that.
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> I will be extremely grateful for any suggestions or policies anyone is
> able to share.
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> Thanks so much!
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> --
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> Sharon Crotser-Toy
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> Director
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Michael Mccaffery
Director
Dearborn Heights City Libraries
24590 George St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
313-791-3800
mmccaffery at ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us
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