Michigan residents could carry a concealed firearm without a permit and in locations where it's currently prohibited under legislation passed out of the House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee Tuesday.

In 5-1 votes, the committee moved several bills that taken together would expand where and how gun owners could carry their firearms. The main bill in the package, House Bill 4770, would eliminate current restrictions on carrying concealed weapons and storing them in vehicles, and make a CPL license unnecessary - although gun owners still could opt to get the license.

Another bill, House Bill 4771, would repeal several existing licensing requirements for gun owners and allow concealed carry in places currently considered gun-free zones, like churches, daycares and hospitals. People still couldn't concealed carry in schools under the legislation, and privately-run businesses would still have discretion over whether to allow guns on the premises, bill sponsors said...

...After Tuesday's votes, committee chair Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain, said he's hopeful the Judiciary Committee will give the legislation a hearing.

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Not a chance in hell Whitmer will sign it.