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ALTHOUGH THESE PAGES ADDRESS PORTIONS OF THE LAW AFDTI IS NOT A LEGAL FIRM. WHAT WE ARE ADDRESSING SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS LEGAL ADVICE.

YOU SHOULD FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO CARRY A FIREARM.

IF THERE IS ANY THING ABOUT WHICH YOU ARE UNSURE IN YOUR OWN MIND AND HEART SEEK LEGAL AND MORAL COUNCIL.


Can I carry out of state?                                     

A MICHIGAN CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSEE WHO WISHES TO CARRY A CONCEALED PISTOL IN ANOTHER STATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THE LAWS OF THAT STATE.

THERE ARE CURRENTLY 36 OTHER STATES IN WHICH A MICHIGAN PERMIT HOLDER MAY CARRY A CONCEALED PISTOL, ONE OF WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE A CARRY PERMIT.

VT - VERMONT

IT IS EASIER TO REMEMBER THE 13 STATES THAT DO NOT RECOGNIZE A MICHIGAN CPL.


•  CA – CALIFORNIA        CT – CONNECTICUT
•  HI – HAWAII               IL – ILLINOIS
•  IA – IOWA                  ME – MAINE
•  MD – MARYLAND          MA – MASSACHUSETTS
•  NJ – NEW JERSEY        NY – NEW YORK
•  OR – OREGON                 RI – RHODE ISLAND

•  WI – WISCONSIN 

How about states that have no reciprocity?

FEDERAL LAW EXPRESSLY PROVIDES THAT PERSONS MAY CARRY A FIREARM IN THEIR VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH ANOTHER STATE PROVIDED THAT THE POSSESSION OF THE WEAPON IS LEGAL IN BOTH THE STATES OF ORIGIN AND DESTINATION AND THE WEAPON IS UNLOADED AND CARRIED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE OR A LOCKED CONTAINER OTHER THAN THE GLOVE BOX.(SEE 18 U.S.C. 926a)


What are the 9 Michigan Pistol Free zones?

Concealed pistol license (CPL) holders shall not carry a concealed pistol into the following establishments:

  1. School property, except parent or legal guardian who is dropping off or picking up child and pistol is kept in the vehicle.
  2. Liquor serving establishment, where the primary source of income is the sale of liquor by the glass consumed on the premises, except owner or employee.
  3. Dormitory or classroom of a college – NO EXCEPTIONS.
  4. Entertainment facility with more than 2,500 seats
  5. Sports arena or stadium of any size – NO EXCEPTIONS.
  6. Church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship, except if authorized by presiding official.
  7. Hospital
  8. Casino
  9. Child care or day care (public or private)

SOURCE http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/CPL_Quick_Reference_Card_-_01-07_revision_284262_7.pdf

Michigan CPL Holders cannot carry their firearms into:

  1. Court Houses
  2. Federal Buildings

Is Michigan an open carry state?

YES! Source below

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._86_2_336854_7.pdf

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