In Michigan, it is legal to “openly carry” a hand gun in public. This means that a citizen of the State of Michigan can legally carry a handgun in public as long as it is openly displayed. Kind of like policemen in plain clothes.

In some counties, the sheriff has officially deputized all legally registered hand gun owners. After all, they have been through all of the gun safety classes and have the required range time. So, as budgets dwindle, counties are becoming more resourceful. It will only be a matter of time before all counties start relying on their citizens to help defend themselves.

With crime rates being what they are, it is time for the public to arm itself.