Michigan Senate Democrats Propose New Gun Dealer Licensing

0:00It's April 29th, U.S. News. Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Michigan Senate Democrats are dropping new bills to slap a state license on gun dealers on top of the federal one they already need. This means annual renewals through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs plus mandatory training for staff. Dealers would face tougher security rules like locking up guns and ammo except when a trained employee watches a customer. It also have to hand over sales records to the state and open up for surprise inspections by cops. Supporters argue it stops thefts and block shady transfers like no sales to drunk buyers or those planning to pass guns to others. Critics, including trade groups, say it will crush small shops with costs, pointing out just five thefts among about 1,600 dealers in. 2025. This fits into a bigger democratic push this session with stuff like magazine limits, waiting periods, and stronger red flag laws to young guns.

1:01Temporarily. Groups like end-gun violence Michigan back it for more accountability. Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday but took no vote with more hearings lined up soon. If it gains steam, expect tighter rains on Michigan's gun trade.