You must be at least 18 years old to buy a pistol from a private seller. You can not buy a pistol from a dealer, however. You must be 21 years old or older to buy a pistol from a federal firearms licensed dealer. Only Michigan residents may purchase a pistol in Michigan.
Complete the application for a pistol purchase permit at your local police agency. If you reside within municipal limits, go to your city police department. If you live in a rural area or outside municipal limits, go to your county sheriff’s department. Bring valid identification with you. You must present police with a current ID that shows your photograph.
Take an oath before a notary public. You must swear that you comply with applicable federal laws and Michigan state laws for owning a pistol in Michigan. The laws stipulate numerous circumstances that prohibit applicants from receiving a purchase permit. You can see the complete list at the Michigan State Police website at www. michigan. gov/msp. As of last year, the Basic Pistol Safety Questionnaire is no longer given. Just for the record.
You’ll also receive a PSR – Pistol Sales Record in triplicate. [5] X Trustworthy Source State of Michigan Official website for the State of Michigan Go to source One will be for you, one will be for the police, and one will be for your seller. Don’t lose these!
This goes for both those who are purchasing from private sellers and those purchasing from FFL’s. The only difference is that if you are purchasing from a private seller and do not have a permit, the PSR will be given to you then. Otherwise, go to your local police station and request a PSR form in triplicate.
Make sure that you and your gun dealer sign the permit and PSR. This will be done when you buy the pistol. The dealer will retain a copy of each. Keep a copy of the signed purchase permit and PSR for your records.
Firearms Records UnitMichigan State PolicePO Box 30634Lansing, MI48909-0634
You must be 18 years old or older to buy a long gun from a private seller. You must be at least 18 years old to buy a long gun from a federal firearms licensed dealer. Non-residents may purchase a long gun in Michigan and residents of Michigan may purchase a long gun in any other state. [8] X Research source
You may find that this lack of regulation is surprising, at least compared to the regulations for handguns. The reason being is that long guns are very difficult to conceal, aren’t often used in crime, and aren’t cheap to come by.
