Navigating Michigan’s gun laws is essential for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts. This 2025 guide covers ghost guns, 80% lowers, concealed carry, magazine limits, and more, ensuring you stay compliant and informed in Michigan. For related resources, check out our detailed breakdown of ghost gun laws, 80% lowers, and more.
Summary and Gun-Friendliness Rating for Michigan
Summary: Michigan has moderate gun laws, with shall-issue concealed carry, no assault weapon or magazine bans, and no safe storage requirements, but includes red flag laws and partial background checks.
Gun-Friendliness Rating:
63% – 0 = Strictest gun laws, 100 = Most gun-friendly
Assault Weapons Ban in Michigan
Michigan currently has no state-level ban on assault weapons. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Magazine Capacity Limits in Michigan
Michigan does not impose magazine capacity limits at the state level. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Ghost Gun Laws in Michigan
Michigan has no specific state laws regulating ghost guns (unserialized firearms). Source: Giffords Law Center.
Concealed Carry in Michigan
- Permit Type:
- Shall-issue (Giffords Law Center)
- Description:
- Michigan is a shall-issue state, meaning permits are issued to qualified applicants who meet statutory requirements.
Waiting Period in Michigan
Michigan does not mandate a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of firearms. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Red Flag Laws in Michigan
Michigan has enacted red flag laws, allowing temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Safe Storage Requirements in Michigan
Requirement Level: None (Source: Giffords Law Center)
Description: Michigan does not mandate specific firearm storage requirements at the state level.
Background Checks in Michigan
Michigan requires background checks for some firearm sales, such as handgun transfers or sales at gun shows. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Open Carry in Michigan
Open carry of firearms is generally allowed in Michigan, potentially subject to local restrictions or permit requirements in certain areas. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Types of Guns Regulated in Michigan
Michigan does not have specific state-level bans on particular types of firearms beyond federal law. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Important Legal Cases in Michigan
- Michigan v. Sitz (1990): Firearm checkpoint legality
- People v. Deroche (2018): Concealed carry restrictions
- Michigan v. Green (2020): Red flag law application
- Wade v. University of Michigan (ongoing): Campus carry ban (Source: Giffords Law Center)
Our Opinion on Michigan’s Gun Laws
From a Second Amendment standpoint, Husky Armory finds Michigan’s gun laws, rated at 63/100, offer a mixed landscape for gun owners. While Michigan has moderate gun laws, with shall-issue concealed carry, no assault weapon or magazine bans, and no safe storage requirements, but includes red flag laws and partial background checks—the presence of certain restrictions, like waiting periods or background checks, can still impede the full realization of those freedoms. We advocate for a careful balance, but believe Michigan could take further steps to align more closely with the unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution.
Reducing bureaucratic hurdles, such as easing carry permit processes or eliminating unnecessary delays, would better honor the Second Amendment’s intent. Michigan has the potential to become a leader in protecting gun rights, but it must resist the creeping influence of anti-gun policies that often masquerade as public safety measures. True safety comes from empowering citizens, not disarming them.
Disclaimer: This guide provides a general overview and is not legal advice. Gun laws change frequently. Always consult official state statutes and qualified legal counsel for specific guidance. Information primarily sourced from Giffords Law Center and state legislative websites as of April 2025.
