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Ted Nugent, the Michigan-based rock musician and conservative figurehead, is under scrutiny after allegedly bringing a firearm into the Michigan State Capitol. The incident has prompted an investigation and raised questions about Capitol se...
On Wednesday, Ted Nugent visited the Michigan State Capitol to speak on alleged overreach in the state’s Department of Natural Resources. During a joint committee hearing, State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky reported seeing what appeared to be the imprint of a gun under Nugent's shirt and alerted MSP.
The Capitol Commission instituted a firearm ban inside the Capitol in 2023, with exceptions for security personnel and lawmakers with concealed pistol licenses. According to Pohutsky, internal security stated that it was known Nugent had a gun, but he was permitted to enter, which she claims is a violation of policy.
MSP confirmed that the weapons detection system alerted to a possible weapon when Nugent entered the building but that the trooper staffing the entry point did not see the alert until after Nugent had left the screening area. MSP personnel contacted Nugent after his meeting, and he complied with their requests regarding the weapon. An investigation is ongoing to determine how the weapons detection alert was missed.
The Michigan Capitol Commission instituted a firearm ban inside the Capitol in 2023. There are exceptions for firearms carried by Capitol security personnel and state lawmakers who possess a valid concealed pistol license.
The Michigan State Police are investigating how the security breach occurred and are reviewing their procedures. A Michigan lawmaker has also expressed concerns about the incident and is seeking answers.
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