Do I need a permit to carry in Michigan?

Yes. Michigan requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does Michigan honor out-of-state permits?

No. Michigan does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal. Michigan has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it.

Where can I check Michigan's official rules?

Check Michigan State Police. The controlling law is Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.432a(h).

Carry laws · 2026

Michigan concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.432a(h)

Carrying in Michigan

Michigan does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Requires an 8-hour training course from a state-approved instructor with a live-fire component.

Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.432a(h). Michigan State Police. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Michigan?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Michigan does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if Michigan honors some other permits.

Michigan has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it. See our reciprocity guide for how this trap works.

What it costs if you get this wrong

Carrying in Michigan without a license it recognizes is a crime. Felony, up to 5 years and $2,500.

Base offense for carrying without a valid or recognized license. Aggravating factors can raise it. Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227.

Getting Michigan's own permit

Michigan requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy Michigan's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Michigan?: Yes. Michigan requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Michigan honor out-of-state permits?: No. Michigan does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal. Michigan has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it.
Where can I check Michigan's official rules?: Check Michigan State Police. The controlling law is Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.432a(h).

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Sources and verification

MI: Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.432a(h). Michigan State Police.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.