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    Michigan

    DISCLAIMER: K-Var will not modify a firearm from its manufactured packaging in order to make it compliant for state laws. K-Var will not ship firearms to a third party to be modified or changed in any way from manufactured specifications. All purchased firearms must be compliant “as is” from the manufacturer before the item(s) will ship. Information regarding State and local restrictions, laws and ordinances presented on this page are generalized summations of the above named State’s law, provided for customer convince. Laws and ordinances for firearms, ammunition, and certain other items are however, subject to change, without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to know his or her own State and local restrictions.

    State Regulations

    Subject Matter

    Rifle / Shotgun

    Handgun

    Relevant Statute

    General Description

    State Permit Required to Purchase

    No

    Partial

    MCL § 28 422a(1)

    If the seller of a handgun is not a federally licensed dealer, Michigan requires that the purchaser have either a valid handgun purchase license or a license to carry a concealed handgun

    State Firearm Registration

    No

    Yes

    MCL § 750.232

    Michigan has no system of registration, retail firearms sellers are required to keep a register of all firearms sales, and handgun sales must be reported to law enforcement.

    State Preemption of Local Restrictions

    Yes

    Yes

    MCL § 123.1102

    MCL § 123.1104

    City or Charter Township may restrict the discharge of firearms

    Assault Weapon Restrictions

    No

    No

       

    NFA Weapon Restrictions

    No

    No

     

    Short barreled shotguns, short barreled rifles, automatic weapons, AOW's, and silencers/suppressors are allowed if in compliance with federal law

    Magazine Capacity Restrictions

    No

    Yes

    MCL § 28.422(a)

    A person acquiring a handgun must have either a handgun purchase license or a license to carry a concealed handgun. A background check is required to obtain either of these licenses

    Prohibited Items

    Rifles

     

    Shotguns

     

    Handguns

    Pistols with an overall length greater than 26,” (For example, check the overall length of AR / AK pistols to be certain of compliance)

    Accessories / Ammunition

    No sales are permitted for Stun Guns or TASERs

    Defense Sprays are restricted to 1.2oz (35 gram) container size

    LAW ENFORCMENT EXEMPTIONS: Active LE Officers are exempt from the above restrictions.