National Carry AcademySupplemental Information
January 11, 2016
Transporting Firearms, Crossbows, and Bows and Arrows (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
When carrying firearms in a motor vehicle, the magazine must be unloaded and kept inside a container at the trunk of the vehicle. Crossbows, bows and arrows should be secured in a cage or kept in the vehicle’s trunk as well.
When on off road vehicles, firearms must be unloaded and enclosed in a container with the trigger secured by a manufactured housing mechanism. Crossbows, bows and arrows must be inside a cage.
When on motorboats, firearms should be unloaded while the boat is sailing. Loading of firearms is not allowed until the boat has stopped.
For a percussion cap muzzleloading longarm, the percussion cap must be removed. For an electric muzzleloading firearm, the battery must be removed.
State of Emergency
Emergency Powers of Governor (Excerpt)
Act 302 of 1945
The governor has the power to declare a state of emergency and identify areas that are affected during times of disaster, public crisis or public emergency that can endanger the safety of the residents of Michigan. After the official proclamation, he may order rules that are necessary to preserve the lives of the people and protect the property of the state.
The powers of the governor include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Suspend public and private means of transportation
b. Designate areas that are prohibited for the residents
c. Designate evacuation areas
d. Establish a curfew
e. Control public parks and lands
f. Suspend the sale and prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages
g. Suspend the sale and prohibit the use of firearms and explosive devices
During the state of emergency, the federal law may apply if the state is receiving financial assistance from the federal government. For more information on the federal laws for State of Emergency, check the US Code 42-5207.
Supplemental Information
January 11, 2016
Transporting Firearms, Crossbows, and Bows and Arrows (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
When carrying firearms in a motor vehicle, the magazine must be unloaded and kept inside a container at the trunk of the vehicle. Crossbows, bows and arrows should be secured in a cage or kept in the vehicle’s trunk as well.
When on off road vehicles, firearms must be unloaded and enclosed in a container with the trigger secured by a manufactured housing mechanism. Crossbows, bows and arrows must be inside a cage.
When on motorboats, firearms should be unloaded while the boat is sailing. Loading of firearms is not allowed until the boat has stopped.
For a percussion cap muzzleloading longarm, the percussion cap must be removed. For an electric muzzleloading firearm, the battery must be removed.
State of Emergency
Emergency Powers of Governor (Excerpt)
Act 302 of 1945
The governor has the power to declare a state of emergency and identify areas that are affected during times of disaster, public crisis or public emergency that can endanger the safety of the residents of Michigan. After the official proclamation, he may order rules that are necessary to preserve the lives of the people and protect the property of the state.
The powers of the governor include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Suspend public and private means of transportation
b. Designate areas that are prohibited for the residents
c. Designate evacuation areas
d. Establish a curfew
e. Control public parks and lands
f. Suspend the sale and prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages
g. Suspend the sale and prohibit the use of firearms and explosive devices
During the state of emergency, the federal law may apply if the state is receiving financial assistance from the federal government. For more information on the federal laws for State of Emergency, check the US Code 42-5207.