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Michigan's CCW Law    Dept. of Attorney General



Public Act 719 July 1, 2003

 

Michigan's CCW Law

 

Effective July 1, 2003, Michigan’s CCW law was amended to reflect the following changes:

 

Source:  Michigan State Police Web Site at: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_4654-64258--,00.html

 

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Department of Attorney General
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_17362_22672-60639--,00.html

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

 

Michigan's concealed pistol law expressly recognizes permits issued by other states to its residents. M.C.L. 28.432a. However, non-residents are subject to the Michigan law while carrying a pistol in Michigan, including those restricting where pistols may be carried, the implied consent provision, disclosure to a peace officer when stopped, and carrying while under the influence. A non-resident should acquaint himself or herself with the Michigan law before carrying a concealed pistol in Michigan.

 

Similarly, 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. In an effort to identify which states recognize Michigan issued concealed pistol licenses, each state was contacted by the Attorney General. 


Those that recognize Michigan issued permits are:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina 
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont (does not require carry permits by residents or non residents)
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

 

Again, anyone traveling in one of these states needs to check their laws, which in many instances are available on that state's website.


Those states who do not recognize non resident permits are:

  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota 
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • Wisconsin

Several states have indicated that they will recognize Michigan permit upon entry of a reciprocity agreement. Those are:

  • West Virginia

     

We have advised those states that we wish to enter into such agreements and will sign them as soon as they are received.


Some states allow for the application for a temporary CCW permit issued by that state or local unit of government. Others exempt law enforcement officers.

Federal law expressly provides that persons may carry a firearm in their vehicles 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


 

 

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