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Rep. Prestin: Dems will ban firearms the minute we stop paying attention
State Rep. Dave Prestin of Cedar River is warning about the potential for Michigan Democrats to ban semi-automatic rifles. He raised concerns following statements made by State Senator Rosemary Bayer and Governor Gretchen Whitmer hinting at future firearm restrictions. Senator Bayer mentioned on a TV show that a ban on lawfully owned firearms could be on the horizon, stating, “never say never” and “we got the first round of stuff through, we’re not gonna stop.” She also indicated that such legislation might not move forward during an election year, leaving the door open for...
State Rep. Prestin Proposes Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for First Responders and Corrections Officers
State Rep. Dave Prestin, alongside State Reps. Kathy Schmaltz and Tyrone Carter, has put forth a legislative proposal aiming to provide EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and corrections officers with complimentary hunting and fishing licenses. The initiative comes in response to the critical staffing shortages faced by these professions."These bills are a part of a series of incremental improvements to make these jobs more desirable. These bills are an important step toward reversing staffing shortages," Prestin expressed. "I know that many EMS personnel,...