Laws regarding Long Guns
Michigan doesn’t require a permit to purchase long guns, and the age to purchase is in line with federal law of being 18+. Michigan has no additional restrictions on purchase.
“Assault Weapons” Law
Despite firearms restrictions elsewhere, Michigan surprisingly does not have an “Assault Weapons” ban. So feel free to enjoy your AR-15s, AK-47s, MP5s, and all the other really fun toys (that the 2nd Amendment was actually written for!)
Laws regarding Hand Guns
Age to Own a Handgun
Michigan allows individuals to own a handgun at the minimum federal age of 18. However, Federal also dictates that you must be 21 to purchase from a licensed firearms dealer (someone who holds an FFL). So handguns must be acquired through private party sales.
Handgun Permits
Michigan prohibits the issuance of their “Handgun Purchase License” (MCL 28.422)[1] to anyone under the age of 18. This license is required for any purchase of a handgun, whether private or through an FFL. However, this requirement is waived if you have a CPL, a “Concealed Pistol License”.
Carry Laws
Michigan unfortunately does not have Constitutional Carry, but among the states that still require concealed carry permits, it has decent carry laws for protecting yourself outside your home.
Open Carry
Michigan does allow open carry of firearms without a permit (MCL 750.227[2]). Rifles, shotguns, and handguns are all able to be carried outside the home openly, with the exception of needing a CPL to carry your pistol openly within your vehicle. We aren’t sure the logic there, but we don’t understand the logic behind most gun laws either.
Concealed Carry
Michigan is a “shall issue” state when it comes to concealed carry (MCL 28.425b[3]). Meaning that unless the state has
