Plain-Language Summary

Michigan Penal Code sections 750.234d and 750.234e prohibit possessing firearms on specific premises such as banks, churches, courts, theaters, sports arenas, daycare centers, hospitals, and licensed liquor establishments, with certain exceptions. Additionally, brandishing a firearm in public is illegal unless performed by law enforcement or in self-defense. Violations of these laws are classified as misdemeanors with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Michigan law prohibits possessing a firearm on the premises of churches and hospitals unless you fall under specific exceptions such as security personnel or law enforcement.

Yes, exceptions include security personnel, peace officers, licensed concealed carry permit holders, and possession with owner’s permission.

Violating this law is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $100, or both.

Yes, it is illegal to willfully and knowingly brandish a firearm in public, except for law enforcement or in self-defense.