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.

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.