Michigan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Have completed an approved pistol training class; 
• Be a legal resident of the State of Michigan for at least 6 months, active duty military permanently stationed in Michigan or active duty military stationed outside of Michigan, but Michigan is the applicant's home of record;
• Have a valid State ID;
• Be a citizen of the U.S. or a lawfully admitted alien;
• Not have been convicted of a felony or have felony charges pending;
• Not be subject to an order or disposition for any of the following:
  • Involuntary hospitalization or involuntary alternative treatment,
  • Legal incapacitation,
  • Personal protection order,
  • Bond or conditional release prohibiting purchase or possession of a firearm, or
  • Finding of not guilty by reason of insanity;
• Not be prohibited from possessing, using, transporting, selling, purchasing, carrying, shipping, receiving or distributing a firearm under Michigan law;
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces;
• Not have been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the 8 years immediately preceding the date of application: Failing to stop when involved in a personal injury accident; operating while intoxicated, second offense [MCL 257.625(9)(b)]; drunk driving, commercial vehicle [MCL 257.625m(4)]; or reckless driving [MCL 257.626];
• Not have been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the three years immediately preceding the date of application: Operating under the influence [MCL 257.625], embezzlement [MCL 750.174], larceny [MCL 750.365], malicious destruction of stolen property [MCL 750.377a], second-degree retail fraud [MCL 750.356d];
• Not have been found guilty of any crime and not have offered a plea of not guilty of, or been acquitted of, any crime by any reason of insanity;
• Not have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is made that includes an assessment that the individual presents a danger to himself or herself or to another, regardless of whether he or she is receiving treatment for that illness;
• Not be detrimental to the safety of his or her self or any other person; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Michigan.

Initial  $100

Renewals  $115

Approximately 5 years (on birthdate between 4 and 5 years from original issue)

45 days

Link to application

Michigan issues non-resident licenses only to active-duty military stationed in Michigan. 

Contact your county clerk for information regarding address/name changes.

If your CPL is stolen, report that to your local police department. You may obtain a replacement license from the clerk's office for $10. Bring your government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, etc.) and the fee along with a copy of the police report, and a new licens will be re-issued to you. 

Moving to Michigan and interested in applying for a resident license? How soon can you apply?
Michigan issues licenses to residents and active-duty military stationed in Michigan only. You can apply for your license to your county clerk once you have been a legal resident of the State of Michigan for at least 6 months, active duty military permanently stationed in Michigan or active duty military stationed outside of Michigan, but Michigan is the applicant's home of record. However, if a new Michigan resident has a current concealed carry license from another state, Michigan will accept that and waive the 6-month residency requirement.

Moving from Michigan and have a Michigan resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Michigan license remains valid?
If a person with a Michigan concealed pistol license establishes residency in another state, the license expires upon the establishment of residence in the other state.