Purchasing a firearm in Michigan

Steps to Register a Firearm in Michigan

Otherwise

Only retail firearms sellers are required to keep a register of all firearms sales, and handgun sales must be reported to law enforcement

Requirements to hold a firearm license

Applications for handgun purchase licenses must be signed by the applicant under oath upon forms provided by the director of the Department of State Police.

If someone wants to purchase a firearm, than they should include in the application the following :-

handguns

More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.

Does Michigan Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?

Yes, Michigan has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.

If the seller of a handgun is not a federally licensed dealer, than it is required that the purchaser have either a valid handgun purchase license or a license to carry a concealed handgun. Long gun transfers by private sellers are not subject to background checks in Michigan

Owning a firearm in Michigan

Does Michigan have a Gun Free Zone law?

Yes, Michigan has a defined list of gun free zones:

Michigan prohibits people without concealed carry permits from possessing a firearm on :-

Does Michigan Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?

Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Michigan.

Michigan requires that any applicant who wishes to apply for a concealed handgun license has to complete a handgun safety training course certified by the state of Michigan.

Common Firearm Offenses in Michigan

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