MICHIGAN · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Michigan (1970)
Conditional
Summary
Open carry: legal at 18 in most public places without a permit; concealed pistol license (CPL) required to OC in a vehicle. Concealed: shall-issue CPL at 21+.
Notable
Concealed pistol license recognized in limited states; check reciprocity table.
Penalties
Firearms is allowed with limits in Michigan — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms in Michigan comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.
Statute
Read the exact Michigan statute covering firearms — the citation when you want to check the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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