Concealed Pistol License Requirements
Requirements Summary:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be a citizen of the United States or an alien
lawfully admitted into the United States.
- Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in
Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to applying for a
CPL. Note: The six-month residency requirement is waived if the
application is for either an emergency license, or for a new resident,
the applicant has a valid concealed pistol license issued by another
state.
- Have a valid state-issued driver’s license or
personal identification card.
- Successfully complete an appropriate pistol safety
training course like the NRA's Personal Protection In the Home course.
- Is not subject to an order or disposition for certain
mental health issues or legal incapacity; Has not been found guilty but
mentally ill of any crime; Has not offered a plea of not guilty of, or
been acquitted of, any crime by reason of insanity; Is not currently
and has never been subject to an order of involuntary commitment in an
inpatient or outpatient setting due to mental illness, and; Does not
have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is made
that includes an assessment that the individual presents a danger to
himself or herself or to another, regardless of whether he or she is
receiving treatment for that illness.
- Is not subject to a PPO or Bond prohibiting purchase
or possession of a firearm.
- Has never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or
elsewhere, and a felony charge against the applicant is not pending in
Michigan or elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL.
- Has not been dishonorably discharged from the United
States Armed Forces.
- Is not prohibited under federal law from possessing
or transporting a firearm as determined through the federal National
Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
- Has not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation
(within the last 3 or 8 years depending on the charge), or have a
pending charge for a misdemeanor violation at the time of application
for any of the 67 prohibited crimes that can be grouped into 8 types:
(See below for the complete list)
- Alcohol / Controlled Substance violations such as
operating a car, plane, snowmobile, ORV, Boat, or train while under the
influence.
- Firearm violations such as the Illegal use, sale,
possession, or discharge of a firearm, self-defense spray, or
switchblade.
- Vehicle (Non-Alcohol) violations such as failing to
stop, reckless driving, and operating with a suspended or revoked
Driver License.
- Theft violations such as breaking and entering,
embezzlement, and larceny.
- Assault / Abuse violations such as assault, child
abuse, and stalking.
- Sex Crimes such as displaying sexually explicit
matter to a minor, indecent exposer, and 4th degree criminal sexual
conduct.
- Property violations such as malicious destruction of
property and malicious use of a service provided by a telecommunication
service provider.
- Miscellaneous violations such as disorderly person.
Statutory Requirements:
A. State Requirements
An applicant for a Michigan CPL must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age.
2. Be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into
the United States.
3. Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least
six months immediately prior to application. An applicant is a
resident of Michigan if one of the following applies:
- The applicant possesses a valid, lawfully obtained
Michigan driver's license or official Michigan personal identification
card.
- The applicant is lawfully registered to vote in
Michigan.
- The applicant is on active duty status with the
United States Armed Forces and is stationed outside of Michigan, but
Michigan is the applicant's home of record.
- The applicant is on active duty status with the
United States Armed Forces and is permanently stationed in Michigan,
but the applicant's home of record is another state.
Note: The county clerk shall waive the six-month residency requirement
if one of the following applies:
- For an emergency license, if the applicant is a
petitioner for a personal protection order issued under MCL 600.2950 or
MCL 600.2950a.
- For an emergency license, if the county sheriff
determines that there is clear and convincing evidence to believe that
the safety of the applicant or the safety of a member of the
applicant's family or household is endangered by the applicant's
inability to immediately obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol.
- For a new resident, if the applicant holds a valid
concealed pistol license issued by another state at the time the
applicant’s residency in this state is established
4. Have knowledge and training in the safe use and handling of a pistol
by successfully completing an appropriate pistol safety training course
or class.
5. Not be subject to an order or disposition for any of the following:
- Involuntary hospitalization or involuntary
alternative treatment.
- Legal incapacitation.
- Personal protection order.
- Bond or conditional release prohibiting purchase or
possession of a firearm.
- Finding of not guilty by reason of insanity.
6. Not be prohibited from possessing, using, transporting, selling,
purchasing, carrying, shipping, receiving, or distributing a firearm
under MCL 750.224f.
7. Have never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere, and
a felony charge against the applicant is not pending in Michigan or
elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL.
8. Have not been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces.
9. Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the
following in the eight years immediately preceding the date of the
application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the
following is not pending against the applicant in this state or
elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a CPL:
- MCL 257.617a, failing to stop when involved in a
personal injury accident
- MCL 257.625, operating while intoxicated or with any
presence of a Schedule 1 controlled substance or cocaine, punishable as
a second offense under, MCL 257.625(9)(b)
- MCL 257.625m, operating a commercial motor vehicle
with alcohol content, punishable as a second offense under MCL
257.625m(4)
- MCL 257.626, reckless driving
- MCL 257.904(1), operating while license
suspended/revoked/denied or never applied for a license, punishable as
a second or subsequent offense
- MCL 259.185, operating an aircraft while under the
influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance with prior
conviction
- MCL 290.629, hindering or obstructing certain persons
performing official weights and measures duties
- MCL 290.650, hindering, obstructing, assaulting, or
committing bodily injury upon director of the Department of Agriculture
or authorized representative of the director
- MCL 324.80176, operating a vessel under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, or with an unlawful
blood alcohol content, punishable as a second or subsequent offense
under MCL 324.80177(1)(b)
- MCL 324.81134, operating an off-road vehicle (ORV)
under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance
or with an unlawful alcohol content, punishable as a second or
subsequent offense under MCL 324.81134(8)(b)
- MCL 324.82127, operating a snowmobile under the
influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, or with an
unlawful blood alcohol content, or with any presence of a Schedule 1
controlled substance or cocaine, punishable as a second or subsequent
offense under MCL 324.82128(1)(b) MCL 333.7403, possessing a controlled
substance, controlled substance analogue, or prescription form
- MCL 462.353, operating a locomotive under the
influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, or while
visibly impaired, punishable as a second offense under MCL 462.353(4)
- MCL 722.677, displaying sexually explicit matter to
minors
- MCL 750.81, assault or domestic assault
- MCL 750.81a(1) or (2), aggravated assault or
aggravated domestic assault
- MCL 750.115, breaking and entering or entering
without breaking
- MCL 750.136b(7), fourth-degree child abuse
- MCL 750.145n, vulnerable adult abuse
- MCL 750.157b(3)(b), solicitation to commit a felony
- MCL 750.215, impersonating a peace officer or medical
examiner
- MCL 750.223, illegal sale of a firearm or ammunition
- MCL 750.224d, illegal use or sale of a self-defense
spray or foam device
- MCL 750.226a, sale or possession of a switchblade
- MCL 750.227c, improper transporting or possessing a
loaded firearm in or upon a vehicle
- MCL 750.229, pawnbroker accepting a pistol in pawn,
or any second-hand or junk dealer accepting a pistol and offering or
displaying it for resale
- MCL 750.232, failure to register the purchase of a
firearm or a firearm component
- MCL 750.232a, improperly obtaining a pistol, making a
false statement on an application to purchase a pistol, or using or
attempting to use false identification of another to purchase a pistol
- MCL 750.233, intentionally pointing or aiming a
firearm without malice
- MCL 750.234, discharging a firearm while
intentionally aimed without malice
- MCL 750.234d, possessing a firearm on prohibited
premises
- MCL 750.234e, brandishing a firearm in public
- MCL 750.234f, possession of a firearm in public by an
individual less than 18 years of age
- MCL 750.235, discharging a firearm pointed or aimed
intentionally without malice causing injury
- MCL 750.235a, parent of a minor who violates the
Firearms Chapter of the Michigan Penal Code in a weapon-free school zone
- MCL 750.236, setting a spring or other gun, or any
trap or device
- MCL 750.237, carrying, possessing, using, or
discharging a firearm while under the influence of alcoholic liquor or
a controlled substance, while having an unlawful alcohol content, or
while visibly impaired
- MCL 750.237a, weapon-free school zone violation
- MCL 750.335a, indecent exposure
- MCL 750.411h, stalking
- MCL 750.520e, fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct
- Former MCL 750.228, failure to have a pistol inspected
- MCL 752.861, careless, reckless, or negligent use of
a firearm resulting in injury or death
- MCL 752.862, careless, reckless, or negligent use of
a firearm resulting in property damage
- MCL 752.863a, reckless discharge of a firearm
- A violation of a law of the United States, another
state, or a local unit of government of this state or another state
substantially corresponding to a violation described above.
10. Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any of the
following in the three years immediately preceding the date of
application and a charge for a misdemeanor violation of any of the
following is not pending against the applicant in this state or
elsewhere at the time he or she applies for a license:
- MCL 257.625, operating while intoxicated, visibly
impaired, under 21 years of age with any bodily alcohol content, or
with any presence of a Schedule 1 controlled substance or cocaine
- MCL 257.625a, refusal of commercial motor vehicle
operator to submit to a preliminary chemical breath test
- MCL 257.625k, ignition interlock device reporting
violation
- MCL 257.625l, circumventing or tampering with an
ignition interlocking device
- MCL 257.625m, operating a commercial motor vehicle
with alcohol content, punishable under MCL 257.625m(3)
- MCL 259.185, operating an aircraft under the
influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance
- MCL 324.81134, operating an ORV under the influence
of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, with an unlawful alcohol
content, with any presence of a Schedule 1 controlled substance or
cocaine, or while visibly impaired
- MCL 324.82127, operating a snowmobile under the
influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, with an
unlawful blood alcohol content, with any presence of a Schedule 1
controlled substance or cocaine, or while visibly impaired
- MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461, controlled substance
violation
- MCL 462.353, operating a locomotive under the
influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, while visibly
impaired, or with an unlawful alcohol content, punishable under MCL
462.353(3)
- MCL 750.167, disorderly person
- MCL 750.174, embezzlement
- MCL 750.218, false pretenses with intent to defraud
or cheat
- MCL 750.356, larceny
- MCL 750.356d, second or third degree retail fraud
- MCL 750.359, larceny from vacant structure or building
- MCL 750.362, larceny by conversion
- MCL 750.362a, refuse or neglect to return vehicle,
trailer, or other tangible property delivered on a rental or lease
basis with intent to defraud the lessor
- MCL 750.377a, malicious destruction of personal
property
- MCL 750.380, malicious destruction of real property
- MCL 750.535, buying, receiving, possessing,
concealing, or aiding in the concealment of stolen, embezzled, or
converted property
- MCL 750.540e, malicious use of service provided by
telecommunications service provider
- A violation of a law of the United States, another
state, or a local unit of government of this state or another state
substantially corresponding to a violation described above
11. Have not been found guilty but mentally ill of any crime, and has
not offered a plea of not guilty of, or been acquitted of, any crime by
reason of insanity.
12. Is not currently and has never been subject to an order of
involuntary commitment in an inpatient or outpatient setting due to
mental illness.
13. Not have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is
made that includes an assessment that the individual presents a danger
to himself or herself or to another, regardless of whether he or she is
receiving treatment for that illness.
14. Not be under a court order of legal incapacity in this state or
elsewhere.
15. The applicant has a valid state-issued driver's license or personal
identification card.
B. Federal Requirements
Pursuant to MCL 28.426, a CPL may not be issued to a person prohibited
under federal law from possessing or transporting a firearm as
determined through the federal National Instant Criminal Background
Check System (NICS).
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