Looking specifically laws on having loaded mags and a ar.  Would the mags being in cab of the truck require the file to be locked in a case in the bed?  Can I even do it being from out of state?  Thanks for your time.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_37141_37706-31579--,00.html

Unfortunately, the DNR has no legal reference to backup the unloaded magazine statement, but you probably don't want to be the guy that fights that to prove them wrong. If you're not planning on hunting/fishing (or other activity where you'll run into DNR) you can keep the magazines loaded as long as they're not in the rifle.

ETA: There was another thread about this recently. I'll see if I can dig it up later.

That DNR rule on magazines is ment for a permanently attached magazine not a detachable.  But a 'uninformed CO'  could still give you a hard time.

From DNR




Michigan Law

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931


750.227d Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 227d.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel either of the following:

(a) A firearm, other than a pistol, unless the firearm is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:

(i) Taken down.

(ii) Enclosed in a case.

(iii) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.

(iv) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.


Michigan State Police Legal Update 66

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._66_238184_7.pdf




Also note 750.227d will allow you to have a 'Taken Down' AR unloaded and on your passenger seat, no case required.

Is the truck a standard cab or crew cab?  I used to own a standard cab s-10, and there was just enough room behind the bench seat to lay a rifle.  With the position of the seat, there was no way I could access it unless I pulled over and flipped the seat forward.

By MI law a loaded gun is a gun with a magazine that has rounds in it or a round in the chamber.  Both are the same thing in the eyes of the law.


Your magazines can be loaded, but they need to be out of the rifle.   They can not be inserted with rounds in them.



I prefer to toss my mags in another box or bag, not the same case... mainly for simplicity reasons. But it does help remove intent.

Last I saw there was case law to back this up.  I can't remember where I saw it, I think migunowners?