DETROIT, MI -- Unlike his predecessors, who were mostly mum on the matter, Detroit Police Chief James Craig has vocally supported gun ownership by law abiding citizens, or the segment of the populations he's called "good Detroiters."
His statements earned him the cover of the National Rifle Associations 1st Freedom magazine, which advocates for gun ownership rights.
Craig has called a press conference for 2:30 p.m. Monday to elaborate on his involvement in the feature story entitled, "A show of courage in Detroit," and feelings on the subject.
"I have said, and continue to say, is I believe responsible, good Americans have the right to potect themselves from an immediate threat to their life or the life of another," Craig told 1st Freedom.
He said this isn't about vigilantism, it's about the rights of residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from violence.
"So, I say, let's talk about the victims," said Craig. "Let's talk about the number of violent criminals in possession of guns. Let's talk about that."
By early-April, Detroit police had recorded 10 justified homicide cases.
Read the entire 1st Freedom story here.