Michigan does not have state preemption over all firearm regulations, so there are many townships and cities where firing a gun is illegal. If a firearm is stolen it must be reported to the police within, 5 days of the owner discovering that it was missing.
Michigan considers pellet guns to be firearms so owners must follow the same procedures as with a firearm. This includes having a license to own one, and registering the gun. Should the gun have no serial number it must be taken to the police who will stamp one on the pellet gun.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | Yes |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | Yes |
| Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Michigan.
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