(12-06-2022 02:38 PM)cidbearit Wrote:  

(12-06-2022 01:53 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

(12-06-2022 01:21 PM)cidbearit Wrote:  

(12-06-2022 12:47 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Emoni vs Mazi.

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/12...smith.html

The parallels are outstanding, but processing 180 degrees different.

The one thing I haven't heard is if the gun was loaded. Having an unloaded gun in the vehicle without a CPL, while still against the law, could be a case of Smith just transporting the gun improperly. However, a loaded gun implies "at-the-ready", for which the intention is significantly greater than simple transport.

In his editorial about the incident, Mitch Albom wrote:

"Why exactly does a college senior in Ann Arbor — especially one not likely to be harassed — need a gun? And don’t U-M employees like Manuel and Harbaugh have an obligation to at least acknowledge that the school has a rule that prohibits guns, even those with CCWs, anywhere on campus property?"

"Where was Smith planning on carrying that weapon? He couldn’t legally park at school, go to class or even drive to practice with it. Doesn’t that warrant a comment?"

I have yet to hear any UM authority even begin to address those questions.

According to this, the gun was loaded:

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202...-show.html

Wow...I have a CPL and I carry...but nowhere near that much ammo. That's 69 rounds he was carrying. If you are carrying for self-defense and you feel you need 70 rounds (assuming he had one in the chamber), you should probably rethink where you are heading.

From Grand Rapids, not inner-city Detroit or Chicago and now living in Ann Arbor. I'm with you, I don't see the purpose here.