Michigan’s concealed pistol law
expressly recognizes permits issued by other states to its
residents. MCL 28.432a. However, non-residents are subject to
the Michigan law while carrying a pistol in Michigan, including
those restricting where pistols may be carried, the implied
consent provision, disclosure to a peace officer when stopped,
and carrying while under the influence. A non-resident should
acquaint himself or herself with the Michigan law before
carrying a concealed pistol in Michigan.
Similarly, a Michigan concealed
pistol licensee who wishes to carry a concealed pistol in
another state is responsible for complying with the laws of that
state. In an effort to identify which states recognize Michigan
issued concealed pistol licenses, each state was contacted by
the Attorney General.
Anyone traveling in one of
these states needs to check their laws, which in many instances
are available on that state’s website.
Some states allow for the application for a temporary CCW permit issued by that state or local unit of government. Others exempt law enforcement officers.
Federal law expressly provides that persons may carry a firearm in their vehicles while traveling through another state provided that the possession of the weapon is legal in both the states of origin and destination and the weapon is unloaded and carried in the trunk of the vehicle or a locked container other than the glove box. See 18 U.S.C. 926a
