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What must a CCW permit holder do when “stopped” by police?
If a weapon is seized for failure to possess a CCW license while carrying a concealed pistol:Individual has 45 days in which to display their license to carry a concealed pistol to the law enforcement agency that seized the pistol and the pistol shall be returned. If the individual does not display their license to carry a concealed pistol within 45 days the pistol is subject to forfeiture. To Ensure Safety During Police Encounters If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer you should:Keep your hands where an officer can see them. Cooperate fully with the police officer. If you have a gun with you, tell the police officer as soon as possible. Do not make any quick movements, especially toward the weapon. If in a vehicle at night, turn on your vehicle’s dome light. In certain circumstances, a law enforcement officer may take temporary possession of the weapon during interaction with the individual to ensure the safety of the officer and others. The police officer will return the pistol at the end of the stop unless the individual is being charged with a violation of the act or any other law that allows for the weapon to be seized.
Are there any places where I may not carry a concealed pistol?Individuals licensed to carry a concealed pistol (CPL) by Michigan or another state are prohibited from carrying a concealed pistol on the following premises:
“Premises” does not include the parking areas of the places listed above in 1 through 8. A pistol is subject to immediate seizure if the CPL holder is carrying a pistol in a “pistol free” area. The following penalties may also be imposed: First offense: State Civil Infraction, $500 fine, CCW permit suspended 6 monthsSecond offense: 90-day misdemeanor, $1000 fine, CCW permit revokedThird and subsequent offenses: 4-year felony, $5000 fine, CCW permit revokedFurthermore, effective March 29, 2001, per Administrative Order 2001-1 of the Michigan Supreme Court:“Weapons are not permitted in any courtroom, office, or other space used for official court business or by judicial employees unless the chief judge or other person designated by the chief judge has given prior approval consistent with the court’s written policy.”
When may a concealed pistol be seized?MCL 28.425g . A pistol carried in violation of this act is subject to seizure and forfeiture in the same manner that property is subject to seizure and forfeiture under sections 4701 to 4709 of the revised judicature act of 961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4701 to 600.4709 . This section does not apply if the violation is a state civil infraction under section 5f unless the individual fails to present his or her license within the 45-day period described in that section.
Does my valid Concealed Pistol License allow me to carry a concealed pistol in a state park?Yes. MCL 324.504 states that the DNR cannot promulgate or enforce a rule that prohibits a ccw holder from carrying on property under the control of the DNR.
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