2/13/13 - Prompted by a surge in interest regarding the legality of firearms, local Tea Party group RetakeOurGov had Undersheriff Mike Murphy and Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt speak at its meeting last night. Murphy and Vailliencourt explained topics of confusion and took questions regarding concealed weapons, open carry laws, and possible government action to restrict gun access. Almost 100 people attended the meeting at Memories Lounge in Brighton Township. Murphy went over some lesser-known portions of gun law, explaining that any gun in a vehicle is considered to be concealed unless properly stowed. He told the audience that as a law enforcement officer he had no problem with residents carrying concealed weapons, but warned that openly carrying firearms would make gun owners high-priority targets for criminals. Murphy also recommended that those interested in home defense purchase a shotgun rather than a handgun, saying it would be more effective and practical. (TD)
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