Michigan
Michigan operates as a “Shall Issue” state where the local office will approve a Conceal Carry permit.
Background checks and firearm registration are required to purchase handguns privately.
You’re required to be a resident to buy a hang-gun, but non-residents can buy a long gun. Concealed carry permits requires a firearms training course approved Michigan. Active military have some exceptions for purchasing a handgun, where you must have a Michigan driver’s license or are registered to vote in Michigan.
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- You have completed an approved firearms training class.
- You have a valid state-issued driver’s license or personal identification card.
- Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to application.
- You have not been convicted of a violent crime that is a felony.
- Be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into the United States
- Not be subject to an order or disposition for any of the following;
- Involuntary hospitalization or involuntary alternative treatment.
- Legal incapacitation
- Personal protection order
- Bond or conditional release prohibiting purchase or possession of a firearm
- Finding of not guilty by reason of insanity
- Not be prohibited from possessing, using, transporting, selling, purchasing, carrying, shipping, receiving, or distributing a firearm under Michigan law.
- Not be under a court order of legal incapacity in this state or elsewhere.
- Have not been found guilty but mentally ill of any crime, and has not offered a plea of not guilty of, or been acquitted of, any crime by reason of insanity.
- Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the following in the three years immediately preceding the date of application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the following is not pending against the applicant in this state or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a license: (Long….list on their website)
- Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the following in the eight years immediately preceding the date of the application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the following is not pending against the applicant in this state or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL: (another long….list on their website)
- Is not currently and has never been subject to an order of involuntary commitment in an inpatient or outpatient setting due to mental illness.
- Not have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is made that includes an assessment that the individual presents a danger to himself or herself or to another, regardless of whether he or she is receiving treatment for that illness.
- Have never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere, and a felony charge against the applicant is not pending in Michigan or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL.
- Federal Law – Prohibits the following persons
APPLICATIONS
Follow these steps to obtain a permit
- Complete your firearm training course if required.
- Download the application under the FORMS tab or pickup from the county clerks office.
- You will need the following documents;
- Passport quality photo
- Certificate stating you have completed a firearms course.
- Complete and file the application under oath at the County Clerks office where you reside.
- You will then need fingerprints taken from either the county clerk, state police, sheriffs office or other entity. You must provide your application receipt to who ever takes your fingerprints.
- The entity providing fingerprint services will fingerprint the applicant and immediately forward the fingerprints to the MSP for processing
- You will be notified within 45 days by mail if your application has been approved or denied.
RENEWALS
- You will normally get a reminder in the mail 3 – 6 months before your licenses expiry date.
- You can also submit a renewal application 6 months before the expiry date but not before the 6 months and 12 months after the expiry date.
- No fingerprints are required for renewals.
PERMIT FEES
Application Type | Original | Renewal |
---|---|---|
CPL License | $100 | $115 |
The fees are explained below;
New Application
$74 Michigan State Police recieve
$26 County clerk receives
$100 Total
Renewals
$36 County clerk recieves
$79 State Police receives
$115 Total
You will need to pay an additional $15 for fingerprints with new applications.
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Places Allowed
- State parks
- State and national forests
- Road side rest areas
- Vehicle
- All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits
Places Not Allowed
- Schools or school property but may carry while in a vehicle on school property while dropping off or picking up if a parent or legal guardian
- Public or private day care center, public or private child caring agency, or public or private child placing agency
- Courtroom, office, or other space used for official court business
- Sports arena or stadium
- A tavern where the primary source of income is the sale of alcoholic liquor by the glass consumed on the premises
- Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship
- An entertainment facility that the individual knows or should know has a seating capacity of 2,500 or more
- A hospital
- A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university
- A Casino
- Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
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Quick Facts
Open Carry
Carry In Vehicle
Carry In State Parks
Carry In Restaurants
Constitutional Carry
No Weapons Signs Enforced
Must Notify Officer