A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. In addition to state statutes concerning firearms, this publication includes selected Michigan Attorney General Opinions that interpret various firearms laws.The Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on one's right to keep and bear arms. Complete the attached application form as presented. You may submit attached documents as instructed in the application. "Every Person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state. Allows law enforcement (and often family members) to petition for a court order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns. § 6 Bearing of arms. Sec. 6. Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state. In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court in Heller v.