National Carry AcademyElectric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 11, 2016
Stun Guns and Electric Devices
750.224a –Portable Device or Weapon Directing Electrical Current, Impulse, Wave, or Beam; Sale or Possession Prohibited; Exceptions; Use of Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology; Violation; Penalty; Definitions.
Sec. 224a. The law against the use of stun guns and other electric weapons in Michigan became effective on August 6, 2012. Under the law, no person is allowed to sell and own any device that is discharged by an electrical current and is capable of incapacitating temporarily, injuring and killing. Individuals who are using electric weapons for legal and reasonable purposes, have the permit for concealed carrying and are trained in using such devices are exempted from this law.
Dealers of such electronic weapons shall verify the identity and keep the record of their buyers. They should also provide them with detailed instructions and training on using and the risks of the device. Buyers, on the other hand, possess valid concealed carry permits when purchasing. Violation of the law would result to a punishment of 30 days of imprisonment or $500 fine, or both.
The use of an electronic weapon shall be lawful and there should be evidences to justify such use of an individual. A person who is proven guilty of misdemeanor will be punished by 2 years or less imprisonment or $2000.00 fine or both.
Note: The dealer/seller is responsible in training and giving instructions to the buyers. Non-dealers who are reselling electric weapons are illegal.
Chemical Sprays
750.224d. “Self-defense spray or foam device” refers to a device that ejects any of the following:
a. combination of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile and inert ingredients
b. a solution with 10% oleoresin capsicum;
or, a device that can release substance that is capable of disabling or incapacitating another person either temporarily or permanently.
The unlawful use of defensive spray may result to a punishment of not more than 2 years of imprisonment or $2,000.00 worth of fine, or both. The use of chemical spray for self-defense purposes can be considered by the judge to reduce the defendant’s punishment.
Minors are not allowed to buy chemical defensive sprays. An individual who sells one to a minor can be subjected to a punishment of 90 days or less of imprisonment or a $500 fine, or both.
Under this section, an individual who is permitted by the county sheriff or chief of police to possess a chemical spray for self-defense and is trained to use it as a part of his duties shall not be prohibited by the law.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 11, 2016
Stun Guns and Electric Devices
750.224a –Portable Device or Weapon Directing Electrical Current, Impulse, Wave, or Beam; Sale or Possession Prohibited; Exceptions; Use of Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology; Violation; Penalty; Definitions.
Sec. 224a. The law against the use of stun guns and other electric weapons in Michigan became effective on August 6, 2012. Under the law, no person is allowed to sell and own any device that is discharged by an electrical current and is capable of incapacitating temporarily, injuring and killing. Individuals who are using electric weapons for legal and reasonable purposes, have the permit for concealed carrying and are trained in using such devices are exempted from this law.
Dealers of such electronic weapons shall verify the identity and keep the record of their buyers. They should also provide them with detailed instructions and training on using and the risks of the device. Buyers, on the other hand, possess valid concealed carry permits when purchasing. Violation of the law would result to a punishment of 30 days of imprisonment or $500 fine, or both.
The use of an electronic weapon shall be lawful and there should be evidences to justify such use of an individual. A person who is proven guilty of misdemeanor will be punished by 2 years or less imprisonment or $2000.00 fine or both.
Note: The dealer/seller is responsible in training and giving instructions to the buyers. Non-dealers who are reselling electric weapons are illegal.
Chemical Sprays
750.224d. “Self-defense spray or foam device” refers to a device that ejects any of the following:
a. combination of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile and inert ingredients
b. a solution with 10% oleoresin capsicum;
or, a device that can release substance that is capable of disabling or incapacitating another person either temporarily or permanently.
The unlawful use of defensive spray may result to a punishment of not more than 2 years of imprisonment or $2,000.00 worth of fine, or both. The use of chemical spray for self-defense purposes can be considered by the judge to reduce the defendant’s punishment.
Minors are not allowed to buy chemical defensive sprays. An individual who sells one to a minor can be subjected to a punishment of 90 days or less of imprisonment or a $500 fine, or both.
Under this section, an individual who is permitted by the county sheriff or chief of police to possess a chemical spray for self-defense and is trained to use it as a part of his duties shall not be prohibited by the law.