Michigan gun laws

Last verified November 1, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Gun laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every rule with the state's agency or statutes before you carry or travel.

Carry

Permitless (constitutional) carry: No, a permit is required to carry concealed
A concealed pistol license is required for concealed carry.
Open carry: MCL 750.227(2) requires a license (CPL) only for concealed carry or carry in a vehicle, so it does not require a license for open carry on foot. Pistol-free zones still apply to CPL holders (28.425o). Source
Permits: Michigan permit guide

Vehicle transport

A CPL is required to carry a pistol in a vehicle, concealed or not, except on your own property (750.227(2)). Long guns may not be transported loaded in a vehicle (750.227c). Source

Places where carry is banned

For CPL holders carrying concealed: schools, child care centers, sports arenas and stadiums, bars primarily serving liquor by the glass, places of worship unless permitted, entertainment venues seating 2,500+, hospitals, college dorms and classrooms, and casinos (MCL 28.425o). Parking areas excluded. Source

Magazines and assault weapons

Magazine capacity limit: No statewide limit
Assault-weapon restrictions: No statewide ban

Duty to inform

Yes, for CPL holders carrying concealed. When stopped by a peace officer, you must immediately disclose the pistol and show your license and ID on request (MCL 28.425f). Source

Stand your ground and castle doctrine

No duty to retreat in any place you're lawfully present (stand your ground).

Red-flag law

Yes. Courts can issue extreme risk protection orders.

Reciprocity

Michigan recognizes valid out-of-state permits for visitors who meet the non-resident conditions.

Honors permits from every state. Visitors meeting the non-resident conditions.

Official reciprocity information

Check whether Michigan honors your permit

Sources

Magazine, assault-weapon and red-flag lists come from Giffords Law Center summaries; stand-your-ground from NCSL. Carry, vehicle, banned-place, duty-to-inform and reciprocity details come from the state's own legislature, attorney general or state police pages.