Legal or Not

[Lonewolf0714]

I have a question for anyone who can answer. Would it be considered assault in the state of Michigan to reach for or grab your firearm with intent to use, if you feel you are threatened with great bodily harm but then do not have to pull the firearm? Until a few years ago that would be considered assault in Arizona. It made me wonder what Michigan law was? I would dislike going to jail for assault just because I didn't pull my firearm.

[mosnar87]

As of august 11th 2015, the laws in the links below will define brandishing, and allow for it in circumstances where self defense would be authorized under the self defense act. In other words, threats of death, great bodily harm, or forcible sexual penetration, to yourself or others, will now be a lawful justification for brandishing.

House Bill 4160 and 4161 of 2015

Bill Analysis

[bigt8261]

Previously it was implied that you were using deadly force which is protected under the Michigan Self-Defense Act. Now it is explicit.

Just a quick pat on the back, you should know that MOC wrote those bills. http://www.miopencarry.org/legislative/define-brandishing

[Lonewolf0714]

Thank you.