Michigan Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Michigan Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Michigan gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Michigan can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Michigan State Constitution

Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.

Michigan Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 6: Bearing of arms.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal benefit, security and protection.

Michigan Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 1: Political power.

The people have the right peaceably to assemble, to consult for the common good, to instruct their representatives and to petition the government for redress of grievances.

Michigan Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 3: Assembly, consultation, instruction, petition.

Michigan Gun Laws

Michigan Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Michigan Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Michigan Concealed Pistol Application and Instructions (Source: Michigan State Police)
Michigan Firearms Links (Source: Michigan State Police)

Michigan Hunting Rules & Regulations

Michigan Hunting (Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
Michigan License Information (Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
Michigan eLicense Online Licensing System (Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
Michigan Hunter Safety Certificate (Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

Michigan Shooting Ranges

Michigan State Shooting Ranges (Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Michigan Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Michigan NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Michigan NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Michigan "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Michigan State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Michigan Rifle and Pistol Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Great Lakes Gun Rights (NAGR-Affiliated)
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (GOA-Affiliated)
Michigan Gun Owners
Michigan Open Carry, Inc.
Safari Club International Michigan Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Lansing Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Flint Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Northwoods Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Novi Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Southeast Michigan Bowhunters Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Michigan Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Michigan Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Michigan NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Michigan Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Michigan Gun Shows and FFLs

Michigan Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Michigan Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Michigan FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Michigan's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Michigan Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Michigan Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Michigan Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Michigan State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Michigan State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Michigan Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Michigan Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Michigan State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Michigan State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Michigan (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

Popular Ammo Calibers and Brands

223 Ammo 7.62x39 Ammo 9mm Ammo 45 ACP Ammo 22 LR Ammo 12 Gauge Ammo 5.56x45 Ammo 308 Win Ammo 40 S&W Ammo 380 ACP Ammo 38 Spl Ammo 357 Mag Ammo