Michigan has recently passed new laws for firearm transfers and safe storage of firearms.
Act No. 19 requires the purchaser of a handgun to acquire a License to Purchase a handgun from either an individual or from a dealer, unless the purchaser has a current Concealed Pistol License. A License to Purchase is also required to purchase a rifle or shotgun from an individual (Non-Dealer), if the purchaser does not have a current Concealed Pistol License.
Sellers must fill out the recently updated RI-060 form as a record of transfer for any firearm sold. If the firarm being transferred is a handgun, the seller shall deliver one copy of the form to the Law Enforcement Agency for recording.
Act No. 17 imposes penalties related to events arising as a result of improper storage of a firearm.
FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS:
As of May 23, 2025, the ATF now accepts a Michigan Concealed Pistol License as a NICS alternative. This returns the process of purchasing a firearm back to the way it was before March of 2020. (See open letter to al FFL's Below)
If you are the holder of a currently valid MI CPL card, the dealer can bypass the NICS background check when you purchase a firearm. (The dealer has the option to continue to run the NICS checks)
The full documents can be viewed or downloaded below.
Act No. 19 requires the purchaser of a handgun to acquire a License to Purchase a handgun from either an individual or from a dealer, unless the purchaser has a current Concealed Pistol License. A License to Purchase is also required to purchase a rifle or shotgun from an individual (Non-Dealer), if the purchaser does not have a current Concealed Pistol License.
Sellers must fill out the recently updated RI-060 form as a record of transfer for any firearm sold. If the firarm being transferred is a handgun, the seller shall deliver one copy of the form to the Law Enforcement Agency for recording.
Act No. 17 imposes penalties related to events arising as a result of improper storage of a firearm.
FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS:
As of May 23, 2025, the ATF now accepts a Michigan Concealed Pistol License as a NICS alternative. This returns the process of purchasing a firearm back to the way it was before March of 2020. (See open letter to al FFL's Below)
If you are the holder of a currently valid MI CPL card, the dealer can bypass the NICS background check when you purchase a firearm. (The dealer has the option to continue to run the NICS checks)
The full documents can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Michigan Legislature - Act No. 19 Public Acts of 2023 - As Passed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4138 Michigan FIREARMS SALES RECORD (FORM RI-060)
Michigan Legislature - Act No. 17 Public Acts of 2023
- As Passed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 79 U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Open Letter to all FFL's_ May 23, 2025 |
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