Michigan Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Michigan require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Michigan require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Michigan require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Michigan issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Michigan issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Michigan have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Michigan have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Michigan support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Michigan have a "stand-your-ground" law?
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  A:

  Under Michigan's Self-Defense Act there is no duty to retreat from any place where the person has the right to be. The use of deadly force is legal if the person believes it is necessary to prevent bodily injury or death.

• +Q: Does Michigan uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Michigan have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Michigan have?

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