Sec. 226. (1) A person shall not, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, go armed with a pistol or other firearm, or a pneumatic gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument. (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.226
Firearm or dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument; carrying with unlawful intent; violation as felony; penalty
Applied in 50 court decisions — leading case People v. Lorentzen (1972)
Most recently applied in 325 Mich. App. 598 - People of Michigan v. Torrey Craft (August 2018)
1931, Act 328, Eff
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