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Concealed pistol application kits are provided free of charge during normal business hours by county clerks, or found here (michigan.gov/firearms).
- Concealed pistol application kit includes the following:
- Written information regarding the procedures involved in obtaining a concealed pistol license (CPL).
- RI-012 Concealed Pistol License Guide and Application found on the MSP Forms page under Firearms & Background Records.
- Written information identifying entities that offer the required CPL training, if maintained by the county clerk.
You must be at least 18 to purchase a gun in Michigan. To purchase a handgun from a federally licensed dealer, you must be at least 21. Anyone convicted of a felony is barred from possessing a firearm under federal law, as is anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
A CPL is necessary to carry a concealed gun in Michigan, and 37 other states honor Michigan’s concealed carry license. Here’s a look at some state laws.
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Is defense of others legal in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan law allows a person to use force to defend another individual from an imminent and unlawful threat, provided all legal self-defense requirements are met.
Do I have to retreat before defending someone in Michigan?
Michigan law does not impose a duty to retreat if you are not committing a crime and are in a place you have a legal right to be. However, your actions must still be reasonable under the circumstances.
Can I use deadly force to protect another person?
Deadly force may only be used if you reasonably believe the person, you are defending faces imminent death, great bodily harm, or sexual assault.
What if the person I defend started the fight?
You cannot lawfully defend someone who was the initial aggressor. When defending others, you legally step into their position under Michigan law.
Does the Castle Doctrine apply when defending others?
Michigan’s Castle Doctrine may apply when defending another lawful occupant against a forcible and unlawful entry into a home, business, or occupied vehicle, but it does not provide automatic immunity.
Is defense of family treated differently than defending a stranger?
No. Michigan law applies the same legal standards whether you are defending a family member, friend, or stranger.
Why is secondary defense considered risky?
Secondary defense is legally complex because the defender may not know who started the conflict or whether the threat is truly imminent. Mistakes are judged after the fact.
Does Michigan Pistol Academy teach self-defense law in CPL classes?
Yes. Michigan Pistol Academy emphasizes Michigan self-defense law, decision-making, and legal responsibility as part of CPL and advanced training.
Is training important for legal self-defense?
Yes. Understanding Michigan law before a crisis occurs can reduce legal risk and improve judgment under stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You could take the US Concealed Carry Association’s “Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals” course, MCRGO’s CPL class, NRA’s Personal Protection in the Home class, and any MCOLES-approved curriculum that’s taught at an approved law enforcement training facility. We have NRA and USCCA Instructors with many years of experience. We have online scheduling so you can find the class that meet your schedule.
To get a concealed pistol license (CPL) in Michigan, you are required to take a training course first. These CPL classes are 8 hours long, and include classroom training and instruction on the shooting range. www. MichiganPistolAcademy.com
It is always a good idea to take a Firearm Safety Class. The course reviews the fundamentals of safety and gun handling, including transportation, storage, and firing in defensive situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Looking for firearms classes in Michigan? Find all types of local classes - basic, concealed carry, intermediate, and advanced firearm training in Michigan.
If you have a Concealed Pistol License in Michigan, you can carry concealed or open. If you do not have a CPL, you cannot conceal carry. When carrying a handgun without a CPL, handguns must be carried in plain view. You may not take any game with a handgun while bow hunting.
Holding a valid CPL ensures you're seen as a law-abiding citizen by your fellow citizens and by law enforcement. Additionally, a CPL permits you to transport a loaded pistol in your car. Unless you have a CPL, any pistol in the vehicle is considered concealed, so it must be unloaded and separated from the ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
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CPL stands for Concealed Pistol License. This is the correct term for the license that will actually allow you to carry a pistol concealed in Michigan. It is commonly referred to as CCW although this is inaccurate. The term CCW is actually the name of the crime of “Carrying a Concealed Weapon” as defined by law.
Misdemeanor convictions: Those who have been convicted of misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor sex crimes, and even certain misdemeanor weapons offenses can be barred from obtaining a CPL in Michigan for 8 years.
The county clerk shall issue a license or notice of statutory disqualification within 45 days after the date the applicant has classifiable fingerprints taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An applicant for a Michigan CPL must:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into the United States.
- Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to application.
That’s easy, we are 5 star rated. We take online scheduling on our websites. We have group classes as well as Private CPL Classes near you, based on your schedule.
At all times when carried in or on a motor vehicle, including snowmobiles: Rifles, shotguns, muzzleloading and other firearms must be unloaded in both barrel and magazine and enclosed in a case or carried in the trunk of a vehicle.
You may renew your license WITHOUT taking a renewal class as long as you have completed a 3 hour review of Michigan law as it pertains to concealed carry and you have fired your gun for a total of one hour in the last 6 months. You can do this on your own if you so choose.
If you feel you do not qualify for a self-certifying renewal, we offer 3-Hour Michigan CPL Renewal Class: This class is valid for ALL Counties in Michigan! Range time is NOT included in the fee for this course. Any range/shooting time requirements must be completed at a separate time. YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT MICHIGAN CPL - OR ONE THAT HAS BEEN EXPIRED FOR NO LONGER THAN 12 MONTHS IN ORDER TO TAKE OUR RENEWAL COURSE! On-line options available. Click Here
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