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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:

• 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

More on Michigan Firearm Laws