Blank applications for Concealed Weapons Permits are available at the Records Bureau, generally, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
Completed concealed weapons permit applications may only be submitted on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fingerprinting is required at the time of submitting an application and only completed applications are accepted. The processing fee of $64.00 is due at that time.
NOTE: Residents registering a handgun will be supplied a free handgun safety lock.
Basic Pistol Safety Information:
The statutory requirements appearing in this document pertain to Michigan residents only. Additional restrictions on possessing and transporting pistols in Michigan apply to nonresidents.
Firearms ownership carries with it responsibility of safeguarding the welfare of others and yourself when handling firearms. Accident prevention is the user's responsibility. It is the responsibility of a pistol owner to know what the law is pertaining to ownership, possession, transportation, and use of pistols.
It is advisable to have a serious discussion with family members concerning a pistol and stressing the danger of careless or unsafe use.
A basic rule in pistol safety is to never assume that a pistol is unloaded. You should treat every pistol as if it were loaded.
A pistol should always be unloaded when not in use and the ammunition stored separately from the pistol. It is generally recommended that the cylinder assembly of a revolver and the barrel assembly of a semi-automatic be removed from the frame for long term storage. Both ammunition and the firearm should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Improper storage of a pistol at home could result in the arming of a criminal breaking into the home or the injury or death of a child who discovers the pistol and plays with it.
Discharging a pistol at a range without proper ear and eye protection could result in permanent damage to those senses.
For the safety of yourself and others, be sure the barrel is clear of any obstructions before shooting. Obstructions such as snow, dirt, excess grease or lubricating oil in the bore may cause increased pressures which could damage the pistol and cause injury.
On a semi-automatic pistol, you should keep the safety on and/or action open unless firing.
Never put your finger on the trigger until ready to fire at a proper target. A proper target is knowing what is beyond the target and in the line of fire.
You should always keep the barrel pointed in a safe direction, even when dry firing, loading or unloading. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur if the barrel is pointed in a safe direction.
Dropping a loaded pistol may cause an accidental discharge, even with the safety on.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks, the surface of water and other flat surfaces. Glancing bullets travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity capable of causing injury or death.
When purchasing a pistol, the buyer must first obtain a License to Purchase a pistol. The license is obtainable from the local police department.
It is illegal to loan a pistol to another person, unless that person obtains a license to purchase a pistol. The law considers the private loan of a pistol a sale.
The law requires that when presenting a pistol to police for a safety inspection it is unloaded and encased or equipped with a trigger locking mechanism.
A license to Carry Concealed Pistols is generally required for transporting a pistol, loaded or unloaded, in a motor vehicle.
With out a Concealed Pistol License you are limited to transporting unloaded, in a wrapper or container, in the trunk of a vehicle in the following circumstances:
When hunting with a pistol, the pistol must be carried in a holster or belt, in plane view, on the outside of your clothing, unless you have a Concealed Pistol License.
The law requires a person to report the theft of a pistol to police within 5 days of having knowledge of theft.
Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances should be avoided when using firearms. Possession and use of firearms while under the influence is unlawful and constitutes a reckless disregard for safety.
It is a felony crime to: (a) discharge a pistol in a facility or from a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or off road vehicle in a manner as to endanger the safety of another person; (b) discharge a firearm at a facility that is a dwelling or an occupied structure.
A person can be held criminally and civilly liable for wrongfully pointing or discharging a pistol at another person. This could result in trauma to yourself and your family, the loss of freedom, loss of employment, related wages and health benefits, and future wages and employment.
With certain exceptions, it is unlawful to possess a firearm in a bank, church, school , day care center, court, theater, sports arena, hospital, or any establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
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