Group rallies in Lansing to call for stricter gun laws
They say if lawmakers don’t address the issues, they may push for a ballot initiative in April of 2024.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Activists are pushing for stricter gun laws in Michigan.
The group “End Gun Violence Michigan” says state lawmakers need to take action on gun storage regulations, universal background checks, and expanding gun-free zones in the state.
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The group met in Downtown Lansing on Wednesday and says if lawmakers don’t address the issues, they may push for a ballot initiative in April of 2024.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) released this statement regarding the new proposed bill:
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