Michigan Gun Laws
If you’re looking to obtain a legal firearm in Michigan, here are some things about the permit process you should know:
Michigan is a shall-issue state. A Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is issued at the county level by county clerks. Anyone resident of Michigan at least 21 years old can apply for a concealed-carry license in Michigan.
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Michigan?
No. There is no waiting period to buy a gun in Michigan.
Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in Michigan?
Yes. A License to Purchase is required to buy a handgun in Michigan. No permit is needed to buy a rifle or shotgun.
Do you need to register handguns in Michigan?
Yes. All handgun sales require a Pistol Sales Record (RI-60) form to be filed with the Michigan State Police. Rifles and shotguns do not need to be registered in Michigan.
Who may obtain a concealed-carry permit in Michigan?
Any Michigan state resident who is at least 21 years of age may apply for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
Is firearms training a requirement in Michigan for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?
Yes. An applicant must complete a firearms-training course in Michigan to obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
What are the requirements to obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) in Michigan?
Applicants to obtain a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be a citizen of the U.S.
- Be a legal resident of Michigan
- Complete an appropriate pistol-safety training course or class.
- Meet federal law requirements
What are the steps to obtain a Concealed Pistol License in Michigan?
- Complete a firearms training course
- Download an application for a License to Carry Firearms (LCF) from the Michigan State Police website gov/msp or pick one up in person at your local county clerk’s office
- Take the unsigned, completed application to your local county clerk’s office with your firearms-training certificate, a passport-quality photograph, and the fee.
- Have classifiable fingerprints taken by your local county clerk, state police, sheriff’s office, local police agency or other entity that provides fingerprinting services. Provide the application receipt to the provider. You will be notified by mail within 45 days if your application is approved.
How much does a Michigan License to Carry Firearms cost?
The fee for a Michigan License to Carry Firearms (LCF) is $100; renewals are $115.
Does Michigan recognize concealed-carry pistol permits from other states?
Yes. Michigan honors resident licenses from all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Is Michigan a Constitutional Carry state?
No. Michigan is not a Constitutional Carry state.
Is Michigan an Open Carry state?
Yes. Open carry is legal in Michigan, without a , for residents who are at least 18 years old and who can legally possess a firearm, provided the gun is registered in their name.
Is Michigan a Stand Your Ground state?
Yes. Michigan is a Stand Your Ground state. There is no duty to retreat before defending yourself.
Are AR-style and other semi-auto rifles legal in Michigan?
Yes. Magazine-fed semi-auto rifles are legal to buy and possess in Michigan.
Are high-capacity magazines allowed in Michigan?
Yes. In Michigan, there are no state magazine-capacity restrictions.
Does Michigan have gun-storage laws?
Yes. Michigan requires individuals to keep unattended weapons unloaded, and locked with a locking device, or stored in a locked box or container, if it is reasonably known that a minor is likely to be present on the premises.
Is Michigan a Red Flag state?
Yes. Michigan has a red-flag law.
