Michigan handgun registration - fees?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Michigan handgun registration - fees?

Posted: 6/24/2003 11:09:02 AM EDT

For those of you that remember, I posted a topic several days ago - I'm moving to Ann Arbor and need to register my handguns.

I spoke with someone in the Washtenaw Sheriff's Dept - He said I'd need to pay $6/pistol to buy a pistol purchase permit in order to register my handguns (even though I already own them!) WTF? That would be a lot of money. [:D]

Then I spoke with a (nicer) guy in the ann arbor PD who said that I would need to get the purchase permits but would NOT need to pay for them.

So it looks like I'm going to the AAPD.

But does anybody have a copy of the law? From what I understood, there were no fees involved in registering your handguns. I'd like a copy of it in case someone tries to hand me a bill.

Posted: 6/24/2003 11:15:48 AM EDT

[#1]

I thought that they could not charge for buyers permits anymore. The registering should be free anyway atleast that is how it was the last time i bought a pistol

Posted: 6/24/2003 1:38:39 PM EDT

[#2]

No charge for buyer's permits but they rape you on the "Safety" inspection. Got me for 10$ a gun.

Keving67

Posted: 6/24/2003 1:52:24 PM EDT

[#3]

Each city/county does things differently and very few police agencies actually follow the law, go figure. Some PDs were charging as much as $50 for the papers, so the legislators put at cap of $10 on it. Then the CCW law went into effect and said they could not charge anything for it. So some started charging an inspection fee. Unless you are in a gun friendly city/county they will make it as expensive, time consuming, and difficult as possible to get all the paperwork.

Posted: 6/24/2003 1:57:24 PM EDT

[#4]

It depends on where you live in the city .

EXAMPLE: In Grand rapids

say you live in Grand rapids but are just out side of GR city limits. Technically you don't live in gr. So you'd go to the sheriff's office.

permits wouldn't cost you a dime.

But if you lived in Grand Rapids city limits you not supposed to register with the sheriff's office. You gotta go to the GRPD (and),

shell out a few bills.

confused yet?

Posted: 6/24/2003 3:31:04 PM EDT

[#5]

[url]http://www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/Police/invest.html[/url]

Q2. How do I have my pistol safety inspected (registered)?

A. Pistol services are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments are available for multiple pistol safety inspections. Any questions should be directed to 996-3299.

Steps include:

Present a valid Michigan Driver's License, Michigan issued Personal Identification Card or voter's registration card showing a City of Ann Arbor address.

Review the Basic Pistol Safety Pamphlet and pass the Basic Pistol Safety Questionnaire (15 true or false questions), 70% is considered passing.

Qualify under all state and federal firearms regulations to own a pistol. A background investigation will be conducted while you wait.

Swear before a Notary Public stating that you meet the qualifications.

The License to Purchase a Pistol is then issued to you and valid for ten (10) calendar days, no exceptions.

From the day you purchase the pistol, you must return within ten (10) additional days with the pistol. A cursory inspection will be conducted and the pistol will be registered in your name. You will then be issued a Safety Inspection Certificate (small green card).

NOTICE: A person who presents a pistol for a safety inspection shall ensure that the pistol is unloaded and that the pistol is equipped with a trigger lock or other disabling mechanism or encased when the pistol is presented for inspection. A person who violates this is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $50.00. (This also applies to a Michigan Concealed Pistols License holder.)

Helpful links on firearms regulations include:

Michigan State Police http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/

Phil(who used to live in Ann Arbor until he moved to Seattle in Nov of 1998)

Posted: 6/24/2003 4:02:30 PM EDT

[#6]

Phil_in_Seattle has it right.

Posted: 6/24/2003 4:18:48 PM EDT

[#7]

The new ccw law that we have said that agencies could not charge for the permit. What some departments are now doing is charging a fee for the notary. They are forcing the person getting the permit to have them notarize it and then be charged. I have not heard of the charge for the safety check up here. I do know that you need to be prepared for the stellar amount of gun safety you will witness during the "safety check". I have my pistol aimed at myself and two others in the room. The moron also kept his finger on the trigger the whole time. Another time I took a revolver in and he wanted to know how I opened the cylinder gate and then asked me why there wasn't a safety on it.

Posted: 6/24/2003 5:29:18 PM EDT

[#8]

The guy at AAPD was surprisingly helpful - didn't give me any crap for owning so many handguns (the WCSD gave me a "holy crap, how many?")

Anyway, he told me there would be no fees.

Still a PITA though.

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