Michigan Gun Laws

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.

Michigan Gun Laws Quick Facts

Open Carry Permitted?	Yes!
Carry In Vehicle?	Yes!
Carry In State Park?	Yes!
Carry In Restaurants?	Yes!
Constitutional Carry?	No
No Weapon Sign Enforced?	No
Must Notify Officer?	Yes!

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How Reciprocity Works In Michigan

All CCW permits from other states are honored by Michigan with the exception of Non-resident permits. Michigan will only honor permits issued to residents of the state the permit was issued in. And the person cannot remain in Michigan for longer than 180 days.

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Michigan: Where Is CCW Allowed?

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.

Michigan: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

YES – WITHOUT A PERMIT Carrying a handgun without a CPL license in Michigan is legal with a few restrictions. Without a CPL License You cannot open carry at a business or grocery store that sell’s alcohol. Residents of Michigan can open carry a handgun without a CPL license if the gun is registered to their name. Some areas listed as off limits may not apply to persons who open carry. Non-residents who do not have a CCW license from their home state are not allowed to conceal or open carry. You cannot carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a CPL license. A person must be at least 18 years old to open carry.

Carry In Vehicle

YES/NO – WITHOUT A PERMIT If you do not have a CPL license then you cannot carry a loadedfirearm in any vehicle. Unless the firearm is unloaded and is one or more of the following; Taken down. Enclosed in a case. Carried in the trunk of the vehicle. Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle. If you have a CPL license from Michigan then you can carry a loaded and concealed firearm in a vehicle. The Law 750.227d – Transporting firearm

Carry In State Parks

YES

It is legal to carry in the following areas; State Parks: YES – 324.504(6) State/National Forests: YES – 324.504(6) State Wildlife Management Areas: YES – 324.504(6) Road Side Rest Areas: YES

Carry In Restaurants

YES

In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol. The Law 28.425o

Constitutional Carry

Michigan does not have constitutional carry.

No Weapon Signs Enforced

“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Michigan gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits.

Must Notify Officer

YES – MUST INFORM OFFICER If you are licensed to carry a concealed handgun and are stopped by the police then Michigan gun laws require you to immediately disclose that you are carrying a concealed weapon on you or in the vehicle. You must carry your permit/license at all times that you are carrying a concealed pistol, as well as your Driver’s License or state-issued ID card. The Law 28.425f (3)