Michigan legislators are advancing five bills aimed at comprehensive firearm reform, focusing on banning bump stocks, regulating ghost guns, and restricting firearm possession in certain state buildings. Among the bills, Senate Bill 224 seeks to prohibit the manufacture and possession of bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to mimic fully automatic fire, while SB 331 targets ghost guns—firearms without serial numbers that make tracking difficult.
During a Senate hearing, advocates shared personal experiences, including Denise Weick, whose son became a chronic epileptic after being shot with a ghost gun. Senate Bills 225 and 226 propose a ban on firearms in the Michigan State Capitol and surrounding buildings, a response to safety concerns raised after armed protests. These legislative efforts reflect ongoing debates surrounding responsibility and safety in gun ownership amid rising national scrutiny.
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