Michigan Gun Laws 2026

CARRY

Constitutional CarryNO — Permit required

CCW Permit Name—

Open CarryVaries — check local laws

Waiting PeriodNone

Private Sale BGCNot required

RESTRICTIONS

Magazine LimitNone

Assault Weapon BanNone

SuppressorsLegal (NFA rules apply)

Red Flag LawYes (ERPO)

RECIPROCITY

Your MI permit is honored in 36 states:

AK AL AR AZ CO DE FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NM OH OK PA SD TN TX UT VA WA WI WV WY

Source: handgunlaw.us, last updated 9/5/2026. Michigan honors resident permits from other states only; non-resident permits are not honored, so the holder must be a resident of the issuing state.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED — MICHIGAN GUN LAWS

Do I need a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Michigan?+

Yes. Michigan requires a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun.

What is the magazine capacity limit in Michigan?+

There is no magazine capacity limit in Michigan.

Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Michigan?+

Michigan does not have a state waiting period on firearm purchases.

Are assault weapons banned in Michigan?+

Michigan does not have a state-level assault weapons ban.

Does Michigan have a red flag law?+

Yes. Michigan has an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk.

Michigan gun laws 2026