Sec. 227.
(1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.
(2) A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person, or, whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business, or on other land possessed by the person, without a license to carry the pistol as provided by law and if licensed, shall not carry the pistol in a place or manner inconsistent with any restrictions upon such license.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.227 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 206, Eff. Mar. 29, 1974 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 8, Eff. July 1, 1986 Constitutionality: The double jeopardy protection against multiple punishment for the same offense is a restriction on a court's ability to impose punishment in excess of that intended by the Legislature, not a limit on the Legislature's power to define crime and fix punishment. People v Sturgis, 427 Mich 392; 397 NW2d 783 (1986).Former Law: See section 5 of Act 372 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 16753.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XXXVII - Chapter XXXVII Firearms (750.222...750.239a)
Section 750.222 - Definitions.
Section 750.222a - “Double-Edged, Nonfolding Stabbing Instrument” Defined.
Section 750.223 - Selling Firearms and Ammunition; Violations; Penalties; “Licensed Dealer” Defined.
Section 750.224d - Self-Defense Spray or Foam Device.
Section 750.225 - Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.
Section 750.226a - Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.227 - Concealed Weapons; Carrying; Penalty.
Section 750.227a - Pistols; Unlawful Possession by Licensee.
Section 750.229 - Pistols Accepted in Pawn, by Second-Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer.
Section 750.230 - Firearms; Altering, Removing, or Obliterating Marks of Identity; Presumption.
Section 750.231a - Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); "Antique Firearm" Defined.
Section 750.231b - Sale and Safety Inspection; Persons Exempt.
Section 750.232 - Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.234e - Brandishing Firearm in Public; Applicability; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 750.235a - Parent of Minor Guilty of Misdemeanor; Conditions; Penalty; Defense; Definitions.
Section 750.236 - Spring Gun, Trap or Device; Setting.
Section 750.236a - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Acts; Definitions.
Section 750.236b - Computer-Assisted Shooting; Prohibited Conduct; Definitions.
Section 750.236c - Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; Penalty; Forfeiture.
Section 750.238 - Search Warrant.
Section 750.239 - Forfeiture of Weapons; Disposal; Immunity From Civil Liability.