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We often receive questions from U.Southward. LawShield members regarding transporting guns into Michigan from other states. These questions typically involve a member who is moving from some other state or receiving the firearm as either a gift or an inheritance.

Applying for a Firearm License

Let's offset with long guns. In Michigan, a background check is required before purchasing a new long gun from a dealer. Secondhand, inherited, or gifted long guns do non need to be registered and can be sold or transferred privately without a background cheque for the subsequent purchaser. Consequently, long guns can be transported into Michigan without the need for a background check or firearm license.

The same is non true as it relates to handguns, which are required to exist "licensed" (registered) in the State of Michigan. See MCL § 28.422. Under Michigan law, the term "pistol" is substituted for "handgun." A pistol is defined by MCL § 750.222(f) as a "loaded or unloaded firearm that is 26 inches or less in length, or a loaded or unloaded firearm that by its construction and advent conceals itself as a firearm." If a person wants to bring a firearm meeting that description into Michigan, they must register the gun appropriately.

The Michigan Pistol Registration Class

Those moving to Michigan must prepare a Michigan Pistol Registration form (Form RI-060) for each pistol they intend to bring into the State. The new resident will sign every bit both the seller and purchaser on the grade and submit it to the Michigan Land Police. Meet MCL § 28.422(v). Usually this is achieved past dropping the form off at the county sheriff'south station nearest to where you are moving. Although failure to register a pistol is just a civil infraction, MCL § 750.232a makes it a misdemeanor to receive an unlicensed pistol. Therefore, if you ever desire to sell the pistol or give it as a gift, y'all will be required to register it first or the recipient will be committing a criminal offense.

Inheriting

If you take inherited a pistol that is already physically in the Land of Michigan, then you should obtain and prepare Grade RI-060. In this case, the personal representative of the estate will sign the form every bit the seller; however, they volition utilize "The Estate of [decedent]" for the seller's proper noun. You will also need the personal representative to bring the expiry certificate when you drop off the class as indicated above.

Gifts

It is a federal felony to directly gift a firearm beyond country lines, and both the gift giver and the receiver tin exist prosecuted. If the person giving the souvenir is not a Michigan resident, and then the transaction must exist completed through a federal firearms licensee ("FFL") in Michigan who will complete a background cheque on the recipient prior to completing the transaction.

For more than data about moving and transporting firearms to Michigan, contact U.S. LawShield and ask to speak to your Contained Program Attorney.

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