Posted: 2/14/2007 4:38:23 PM EDT
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So it looks like that I'll either be moving to Michigan or Ohio soon, but I don't know all that much about Michigan other than suppressors are a no-go. But what about other things. shall issue state? - yes Do I have to register my firearms with the police? If I obtain a CCL, will I have to go through NICS every time I purchase something? what else is and isn't legal? is this a home-rules state (meaning that gun laws vary by city)? are their any good gun ranges out in the Detroit suburbs, i can't be more specific than that at this point. |
Handguns must be registered. Suppressors are a no go for now but that could change. Full Auto - Yes Short barrel shotguns & rifles - No Go. Shall issue - Yes I "think" state law trumps local law in regards to possesion. I'm pretty sure you can avoid the NICS for handguns if you have your CPL (Concealed Pistol License). Somebody else will have to handle the range question. |
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There's also a thread on how many people are leaving the state because of the high taxes and disappearing jobs. Our re-elected governor was born in Canada and lived in California if that tells you anything. Good luck! BTW, the quote under your avatar is my family's motto. It's on our crest. Never unprepared! |
thats a simple question BOHICA - pucker up Shall issue here still requires you to go before a useless/mostly powerless gunboard. Pistols have to be registered. Silencers- not yet no written law, but rather AG opinion that has to be declared SBR/SBS - written law says NO CPL as of november 2005 (I think it was 2005) avoids NICS all together. Local ordinances can add to state laws to make things more of a PITA but it has to be an actual ordinance... Things can't just be made up on a whim to suit the local gov's wishes. Avoid larger cities... they are usually filled with lots of liberals/Anti's. I feel bad for some of the guys here on ARFCOM that live in those places.... they really have to jump through hoops to satisfy the locals. |
Only in certain counties do they make you go in front of the board Macomb used to do that..not sure if they still do. Oakland does not |
It may mean the difference between Ohio and Michigan. I'm $250K in debt from school and will only be making $40k for the next 5 years, hell I can't afford even a remotely decent house and MI's taxes on top of everything else. |
The state legislature passed preemption back in 1990. MCL 123.1102 A local unit of government shall not impose special taxation on, enact or enforce any ordinance or regulation pertaining to, or regulate in any other manner the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms, except as otherwise provided by federal law or a law of this state. Some cities, like Ferndale, have tried to pass a law prohibiting any person from carrying in their city buildings. The law was challenged, the city initially won, but then it was appealed, and the Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the city. They tried to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court, which refused to hear the case, killing Ferndales law. I guess the no carry signs are still up, but they are unenforcable, and are ignored. Saline, East lansing, and Waterford also tried, or considered passing similiar laws, and I think all failed. Also, Macomb County still makes you go in front of the Gun Board. Its a waste of time though. They are virtually powerless. Every question they ask you, they already know the answer too. In and out with permit in hand within 5 minutes. |