Michigan Judges Can Ignore Gun Free Zones

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Posted: 3:11 PM Jan 6, 2009
Last Updated: 3:11 PM Jan 6, 2009
Reporter: Associated Press

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State court judges who are licensed to carry concealed weapons can pack heat in places most other people can't under a new Michigan law.
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm lets judges and retired judges with permits carry weapons in gun-free zones.
Gun-free zones include stadiums, bars, schools and hospitals. A 2001 Michigan Supreme Court order adds courtrooms to that list unless the chief judge gives prior approval.

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Posted by: Tim Location: Platte Center on Jan 7, 2009 at 07:36 AM
All animals were created equal, except that some animals are more equal than others.

Posted by: RJ on Jan 6, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Are judges better than the rest of us with CPL's?

Posted by: Charles on Jan 6, 2009 at 05:41 PM
So if a judge is carrying and they are in a gun free zone how does the public know they have the right to carry. If they happen to brandish the gun, what will be the publics first reaction. Couldn't a person walk into a bar and say he has the right to carry because they are a judicial employee. Are they going to have judge stamped on their forehead. I don't see the benefit in this legislation.

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