Firearms Permits

FIREARMS PERMITS – PA 19 of 2023 effective February 13, 2024
 
The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office follows all of the State of Michigan firearms laws. For a complete list of the firearm laws please CLICK HERE

If you do not have a concealed weapons permit and want to purchase a firearm (pistol/non-pistol/shotgun), you will need a License to Purchase (RI-010a). You will need to stop by your local law enforcement office to fill out an application and have your criminal history checked to ensure you are eligible to purchase a firearm. You will need to bring your Michigan driver’s license or Michigan issued identification card.

The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office issues License to Purchase Monday – Friday 8am – 3:30pm.
If you purchased a pistol, it is the seller’s responsibility to return the completed License to Purchase form to their local law enforcement.

If you have a concealed pistol license and want to purchase a firearm, you will not need to stop by your local law enforcement office for a license to purchase. It is the seller’s responsibility to complete and submit the Firearm Sales Record (RI-060) to their local Police Department or Sheriff’s Office within 10 days.
 


Carry A Concealed Pistol(CPL) License Information

For complete CPL details, visit the Emmet County Clerk’s page.


 

Frequently asked questions about handguns:

I recently purchased a handgun from a registered firearms dealer. Is there anything else I need to do?

NO. It is the seller’s responsibility to return the completed License to Purchase form to their local law enforcement.

I recently sold my handgun (or gifted) to someone out of state. Am I all set?

No. Many states do not register guns and even if they do it is a different database than Michigan.

When you transfer ownership of a handgun to someone out of state you need to mail or drop off the following information (in writing):

  • Your name and address
  • Handgun information
  • The name and address of the individual you sold/gifted the handgun to
  • Date of transaction
  • Your signature
I recently moved to Michigan and my gun was not registered in the last state I lived in, do I need to register it here?

Yes. Please see either the concealed permit or license to purchase information for further.

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