Law Summary
Last reviewed: June 13, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Lawful
Permit honored in
38 states
Michigan honors
49 states
Michigan Gun Laws
Reciprocity of Michigan's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Lawful
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Required by law to notify the officer upon official contact or when ID requested
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
A bar or tavern licensed under the Michigan liquor control code of 1998 is off limits where the primary source of income is ts the sale of alcoholic beverages. This restriction doesn' apply to an owner or employee of the businses.
Firearms at Colleges
State law prohibits firearms in dorms and classrooms only. Individual schools may have their own restrictions. In 2023 Michigan State University's ban on firearms was upheld in court.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Loaded handgun in vehicle only lawful for Michigan permittees
Church Carry
Any house of worship is prohibited without the express consent of the presiding official or officials or unless the presiding officials permit the carrying of concealed pistols.
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
There are legal consequences if one fails to secure their firearm and that leads to a minor gaining unauthorized access.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Ownership & Hunting Legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns need to be unloaded and in a closed case designed for the storage of firearms in the trunk of the vehicle or in a place not readily accessible to the occupants of the vehicle
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout state
Permit Training Requirements
Michigan requires a basic handgun training course.
Non-Resident Permits
Only available to active duty armed forces
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
No Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
A school or school property except that a parent or legal guardian of a student of the school is not
precluded from carrying a concealed pistol while in a vehicle on school property, if he or she is dropping the student off at the school or picking up the student from the school.
A public or private child care center or day care center, public or private child caring institution, or
public or private child placing agency.
Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of
worship, unless the presiding official or officials of the church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship permit the carrying of concealed pistol on that property or facility.
An entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals that the individual knows
or should know has a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals or that has a sign above each public
entrance stating in letters not less than 1-inch high a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals.
A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university.
An individual may not carry a firearm or other weapon in a casino.
In addition, it requires a concealed carry permit to carry in a bank, theatre, sports arena, day care, hospital or restaurant serving alcohol.
precluded from carrying a concealed pistol while in a vehicle on school property, if he or she is dropping the student off at the school or picking up the student from the school.
A public or private child care center or day care center, public or private child caring institution, or
public or private child placing agency.
Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of
worship, unless the presiding official or officials of the church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship permit the carrying of concealed pistol on that property or facility.
An entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals that the individual knows
or should know has a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals or that has a sign above each public
entrance stating in letters not less than 1-inch high a seating capacity of 2,500 or more individuals.
A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university.
An individual may not carry a firearm or other weapon in a casino.
In addition, it requires a concealed carry permit to carry in a bank, theatre, sports arena, day care, hospital or restaurant serving alcohol.
State Contact / Source
Michigan State Police
PO Box 30634
Lansing MI 48909
517-284-3700
www.michigan.gov/msp
PO Box 30634
Lansing MI 48909
517-284-3700
www.michigan.gov/msp
Permit Issuing Authority
County Clerk
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
Complete a qualifying course. Submit the application with fee(s) to the county clerk. Wait for background check to process.
Michigan Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Michigan resident permit is honored in 38 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
DE
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NM
OH
OK
PA
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WA
WI
WV
WY
Michigan honors resident permits from 49 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DC
DE
FL
GA
HI
IA
ID
IL
IN
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
WA
WI
WV
WY
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.