Posted on 11/21/2001 8:11:44 AM PST by Dan from Michigan
http://www.mcrgo.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5418&FORUM_ID=4&CAT_ID=2&Topic_Title=Ferndale+gun+ban&Forum_Title=General+Discussion
Jlevis (Message Boards) - The city council in Ferndale has passed a ban on possesing any weapon in a city owned building. If you live in that city you need to write the council and mayor expressing your displeasure at this.
Ross Dykman, exec director -
I have just sent them a letter advising them that their ban is most likely illegal per Michigan law and promising further action if they don't repeal it or make any effort at enforcing it.
Who's up for a trip to the next ferndale City Council meeting? I'd love an overflow crowd of law-abiding people who are upset that they can no longer use the library or access city services without surrendering their constitutional right to self-defense.
Next meeting is Monday, November 26th at 7:30 in the basement of City Hall.
Ferndale city hall is located at 300 East Nine Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan 48220.
Just got back from the meeting. Ross laid into them pretty good, first going into why what they are doing is illegal (citing a law from 1990), then talking about how they are really only keeping law-abiding people from carrying weapons in city buildings, not criminals. They only gave him 3 minutes (and interrupted him at 2.5 to let him know time would soon be up). A few members also got up and said a few words. Pat Alzeady (sp?) offered a free CCW training course to any member of the council, which was pretty quick thinking on her part and pretty generous, but I'd be suprised if any of them take her up on it. It was my first city council meeting; next time I'll be more prepared and maybe jot down a few notes of my own to mention to the board. Lots of members there, and good to see everyone out in support of our efforts.
Clem, dude, we're getting old. LOL
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