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Firearm disqualifications in Michigan

What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in Michigan?

Someone in Michigan is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:

In Michigan, it is unlawful to possess, use, transport, sell, purchase, ship, receive or distribute a firearm or ammunition if a person has been convicted of a felony. Michigan also prohibits issuance of a handgun purchase license to any person local law enforcement has probable cause to believe would be a threat to themselves or others, or would commit a crime with the handgun. They will also not be able to possess and use firearms if they are :-

• Under 18 years old
• Are subject to certain court orders
• Is not a lawful citizen of the United States
• Have a felony
• Is not allowed to possess, use, transport, sell, purchase, ship, receive or distribute firearms or ammunition under state law
• Are mentally unstable

Felony restrictions on firearms in Michigan

Those convicted of a felony in Michigan:

They cannot possess a weapon, They cannot use a weapon, They cannot transport a weapon, They cannot sell a weapon, They cannot purchase a weapon, They cannot ship a weapon, They cannot receive a weapon They cannot distribute a weapon

Mental health restrictions on firearms in Michigan

They cannot possess a weapon, They cannot use a weapon, They cannot transport a weapon, They cannot sell a weapon, They cannot purchase a weapon, They cannot ship a weapon, They cannot receive a weapon They cannot distribute a weapon

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