In Michigan, “a person shall not purchase, carry, possess, or transport a pistol in this state without first having obtained a license for the pistol.” MCL 28.422(1). Anyone looking to obtain or purchase a handgun must fill out an application at a local law...
Firearm Offenses
What Are The Penalties For “Felony Firearm” In Michigan?
The crime of "felony firearm" is the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of another felony. For example, if you are selling cocaine and you possessed a weapon during the sale, you can be charged and convicted of delivery of cocaine AND...
What Are The Penalties For A Convicted Felon In Possession Of A Firearm In Michigan?
A felony conviction in the State of Michigan has several collateral consequences that go beyond the fines, probation and imprisonment imposed. Convicted felons lose the ability to serve on a jury, may lose their professional licenses, jeopardize their immigration...
What Are The Penalties For Carrying A Weapon With Unlawful Intent In Michigan?
The "right to keep and bear arms" is enumerated and preserved by both the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section Six of the Constitution of Michigan of 1963. Michigan law permits an individual to openly carry a firearm in public (provided certain time...
What Are The Penalties For Reckless Discharge Of A Firearm In Michigan?
The Fourth of July holiday is often celebrated by barbeques, bottle rockets and fireworks across the United States. Unfortunately, it is also celebrated by gunfire as people with handguns shoot bullets into the air. Gunowners forget that the basic principles of...
What Are The Penalties For Carrying A Concealed Weapon In Michigan?
Michigan allows ordinary citizens to open-carry firearms when in public, subject to certain time and place restrictions. However, it is against the law to carry a concealed pistol on your person or in your vehicle unless that person is in possession of a lawful...
What Are The Limits To Open-Carry Of A Firearm In Michigan?
Michigan does not have an "open-carry" law per se. The "right to keep and bear arms" is enumerated and preserved by both the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section Six of the Constitution of Michigan of 1963. Beyond this general grant, U.S. and Michigan...
