This law section defines key terms related to firearms and weapons in Michigan, including 'short-barreled shotgun,' 'shotgun,' and 'doubled-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument.' It clarifies what constitutes these weapons and their legal considerations, including transportation rules for certain items. These definitions are crucial for understanding firearm and weapon regulations in Michigan.
A short-barreled shotgun has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long or is modified to have an overall length of less than 26 inches.
A shotgun is a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, using explosive energy in a shell to fire shot or a single projectile through a smooth bore.
It excludes knives, tools, arrowheads, or artifacts made from stone, and does not include items transported in a vehicle if in a container and inaccessible to the driver.
Yes, such items must be in a container and inaccessible to the driver when transported in a vehicle.