Key rules

A Michigan concealed pistol licensee who is carrying and is stopped by a peace officer must immediately disclose that he or she is carrying a concealed pistol.Duty to inform
5 yearsLicense term
Michigan preempts local firearm regulation: a local unit of government may not tax or regulate the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or components, except as federal or state law provides.Preemption
Michigan has an extreme risk protection order statute, under which a court issues orders restraining a person from possessing firearms.Red flag law
A person may not carry a concealed pistol or electro-muscular disruption device while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance or with a bodily alcohol content of .02 or more; penalties scale by BAC level.Alcohol
A licensee must have both the concealed pistol license and a state-issued driver license or personal identification card in possession at all times while carrying concealed.Documents

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Who qualifies

Where you can carry

Who can get a Michigan CPL?

An applicant must be at least 21 years old to receive a Michigan concealed pistol license.

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Where can't you carry?

A Michigan CPL holder (or person exempt under section 12a(h)) may not carry a concealed pistol on the premises of a school, child care facility, sports arena, qualifying bar, place of worship (absent permission), 2,500+ seat entertainment facility, hospital, or college dormitory or classroom (MCL 28.425o(1)).

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Does a Michigan CPL work in other states?

Your State

Honors Your Permit

No Reciprocity

How do you renew a Michigan CPL?

A renewal application may be submitted no more than 6 months before the current license expires.

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