Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Michigan Information

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Headlines from Michigan

Carleton Michigan boy, 16, dies whilst playing with friends in woods (10/26/2009)

Flint Michigan boy, 4, recovering from shotgun wound (8/17/2009)

5 students shot at bus stop close to school in Detroit (6/30/2009)
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Michigan Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 93 firearm deaths of children and teens in Michigan, including 23 suicides and 2 accidents.
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Michigan Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence

webmaster@mppgv.org, 517-332-4299

Michigan PTA

MPTA@voyager.net, 517-485-4345

Michigan State Police

517-332-2521

Other Local Resources

Auburn Hills - City of Auburn Hills Police Department

248-370-9444

Birmingham - Michigan Citizens For Handgun Control

248-647-6139

Brighton - Michigan Jaycees

Contact: Brian Tyler, bltyler@ismi.net

Detroit - City of Detroit Community Police Unit

Contact: Sgt. Kevin D. Miller (available for speaking), 313-596-2678

Detroit - The Youth Connection

734-662-3246 or 800-653-2483

Elsie - Elsie Police Department

Contact: Police Chief Larry Briggs, 989-862-4273

Lansing - National Safety Council Local Chapter

517-394-4614

Northwest Detroit - Northwest Detroit Weed and Seed

Contact: Tamela Aikens, 313-794-5546

Southeast Michigan - National Safety Council Local Chapter

248-557-7010

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Michigan.

See if Michigan or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

State Law Summary Disclaimer
The summary of state laws is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice or a re-statement of law.

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