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Overview
Concealed Weapons Overview
In 2000, the legislature significantly amended Michigan's firearms laws to make Michigan what is known as a "shall issue" state. Previously, county gun boards were given considerable discretion to issue concealed pistol permits and the decision often depended on a showing of need by the applicant, which varied from county to county. Public Act 381, which went into effect on July 1, 2001 changed that so that anyone who met the strict qualifications of the law would receive a concealed pistol permit. Today, thousands of responsible Michigan residents have been issued concealed pistol permits.

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Links

• 2003 Amendments to Act 381, effective July 1, 2003

• Compilation of all state firearm laws

• Firearms Laws and Legislation - DNR

• Handgunlaw.us

• Michigan State Police, dealing with concealed weapons

• The legislative compendium of firearm laws PDF icon


Reciprocity
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

Opinions
Attorney General Opinions interpreting 2000 PA 381

Statutes

• M.C.L. 28.421 through 28.435

• Act 381 of 2000, The Michigan Concealed Pistol Act PDF icon



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