Michigan Open Carry? - The Firearms Forum

ShawnDow · 10-25-2012, 05:08 PM

Are there any Michiganders out there in TFF land (or any one else well versed in Michigan law)? If so.. Do any of you know where I can get the scoop on Open Carry? Ive tried searching the web.. but I feel uncomfortable "referencing" Non-Michigan.Gov or similar information.. Basically Id like to read it from a Michigan approved legal document to know I have all information straight.
I wouldn't mind having a CCW/CPL for purchasing/vehicular transportation.. but I some how believe that Open carry would be my better choice, besides... putting a Springfield XDM (.40 S&W with a 4.5" barrel) would be uncomfortable in my waist band!
If anyone can direct me in the right direction... Web site or tell me where I can find the legal code of laws relating to the subject, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Shawn Dow

Sgt 45 · 10-25-2012, 05:35 PM

http://opencarry.org/opencarry.html

Try this. Or these two. The last one is for concealed carry but there may be a link.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/michigan.pdf
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7...0953--,00.html

ShawnDow · 10-25-2012, 05:41 PM

Ill look into it, Thanks Sgt.

Double D · 10-25-2012, 06:09 PM

You can call directly to your local police department and discuss it with them. Back when we had a discussion on open carry in Washington state, I called out there and spoke with 2 different Sargents on the subject. Read up on the law and then get a feel for how your local law deals with it. If its legal, its legal. Enjoy!

ka64 · 10-26-2012, 07:23 AM

I have OC'd many times in the greater Detroit area but I prefer to CC & I have a full size 1911 IWB. Here is a good start for your journey........

http://www.migunowners.org/forum/sea...archid=5049961

http://michiganopencarry.org/

http://www.mcrgo.org/mcrgo/

ShawnDow · 10-26-2012, 08:13 AM

Thanks guys.. im looking into it... it sounds like Michigan has no laws stating you can or can't. Kinda silly!

ka64 · 10-26-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnDow

Thanks guys.. im looking into it... it sounds like Michigan has no laws stating you can or can't. Kinda silly!

Thats the way it works. By not saying you can't, you can.........

howlnmad · 10-26-2012, 08:27 AM

I'm glad that I stopped in here. I thought that Michigan was a concealed carry state.

ka64 · 10-26-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by howlnmad

I'm glad that I stopped in here. I thought that Michigan was a concealed carry state.

It is.

ShawnDow · 10-26-2012, 08:32 AM

Michigan is a "shall issue" state... there is all kinds if info on CCW/CPL.. not to much on non-CCW/CPL open carry.. from what i'm finding out, is that .. since there are no laws stating you cant open carry.... you can open carry... Im just trying to find all the info before I get "carried away".. by the police!

ka64 · 10-26-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnDow

Michigan is a "shall issue" state... there is all kinds if info on CCW/CPL.. not to much on non-CCW/CPL open carry.. from what i'm finding out, is that .. since there are no laws stating you cant open carry.... you can open carry... Im just trying to find all the info before I get "carried away".. by the police!

You can pretty much carry anywhere openly as you can CC'd. Private business have the right to post the no guns signs which I do not do business at. the links I provided you with all have lists of such establishments.

Oh, in MI it is refered to CPL not CCW.

zkovach · 10-27-2012, 03:00 PM

To my knowledge you can open carry. I choose to conceal carry in mi.

langenc · 10-29-2012, 07:44 PM

Try miopencarry.org.

Legal but be careful. Some quirks in the system.

ka64 · 10-30-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by langenc

Try miopencarry.org.

Legal but be careful. Some quirks in the system.

Go to post #5...

JTofGPD · 10-30-2012, 07:44 AM

If i remember correctly you cannot open carry in a vehicle. The fire arm must be securely stored out of reach while driving unless you possess a CCW permit. Michigan gun laws kinda suck, but are better than some.

ka64 · 10-30-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JTofGPD

If i remember correctly you cannot open carry in a vehicle. The fire arm must be securely stored out of reach while driving unless you possess a CCW permit. Michigan gun laws kinda suck, but are better than some.

But you can on a motorcycle.......

10-25-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
ShawnDow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tawas City, Michigan Posts: 398	Michigan Open Carry? Are there any Michiganders out there in TFF land (or any one else well versed in Michigan law)? If so.. Do any of you know where I can get the scoop on Open Carry? Ive tried searching the web.. but I feel uncomfortable "referencing" Non-Michigan.Gov or similar information.. Basically Id like to read it from a Michigan approved legal document to know I have all information straight. I wouldn't mind having a CCW/CPL for purchasing/vehicular transportation.. but I some how believe that Open carry would be my better choice, besides... putting a Springfield XDM (.40 S&W with a 4.5" barrel) would be uncomfortable in my waist band! If anyone can direct me in the right direction... Web site or tell me where I can find the legal code of laws relating to the subject, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Shawn Dow __________________ You can't prevent the inevitable.. only alter its time span! --> Last edited by ShawnDow; 10-25-2012 at 05:29 PM..

10-25-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
Sgt 45 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 36	Re: Michigan Open Carry? http://opencarry.org/opencarry.html Try this. Or these two. The last one is for concealed carry but there may be a link. http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/michigan.pdf http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7...0953--,00.html

10-25-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
ShawnDow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tawas City, Michigan Posts: 398	Re: Michigan Open Carry? Ill look into it, Thanks Sgt. __________________ You can't prevent the inevitable.. only alter its time span!

10-25-2012, 06:09 PM	#4
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,246	Re: Michigan Open Carry? You can call directly to your local police department and discuss it with them. Back when we had a discussion on open carry in Washington state, I called out there and spoke with 2 different Sargents on the subject. Read up on the law and then get a feel for how your local law deals with it. If its legal, its legal. Enjoy! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

10-26-2012, 08:13 AM	#6
ShawnDow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tawas City, Michigan Posts: 398	Re: Michigan Open Carry? Thanks guys.. im looking into it... it sounds like Michigan has no laws stating you can or can't. Kinda silly! __________________ You can't prevent the inevitable.. only alter its time span!

10-26-2012, 07:23 AM	#5
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,416	Re: Michigan Open Carry? I have OC'd many times in the greater Detroit area but I prefer to CC & I have a full size 1911 IWB. Here is a good start for your journey........ http://www.migunowners.org/forum/sea...archid=5049961 http://michiganopencarry.org/ http://www.mcrgo.org/mcrgo/ Last edited by ka64; 10-26-2012 at 07:29 AM..

10-26-2012, 08:27 AM	#8
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,636	Re: Michigan Open Carry? I'm glad that I stopped in here. I thought that Michigan was a concealed carry state. __________________

10-26-2012, 08:32 AM	#10
ShawnDow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tawas City, Michigan Posts: 398	Re: Michigan Open Carry? Michigan is a "shall issue" state... there is all kinds if info on CCW/CPL.. not to much on non-CCW/CPL open carry.. from what i'm finding out, is that .. since there are no laws stating you cant open carry.... you can open carry... Im just trying to find all the info before I get "carried away".. by the police! __________________ You can't prevent the inevitable.. only alter its time span!

10-27-2012, 03:00 PM	#12
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Michigan Open Carry? To my knowledge you can open carry. I choose to conceal carry in mi. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-29-2012, 07:44 PM	#13
langenc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 428	Re: Michigan Open Carry? Try miopencarry.org. Legal but be careful. Some quirks in the system.

10-30-2012, 07:44 AM	#15
JTofGPD V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 72	Re: Michigan Open Carry? If i remember correctly you cannot open carry in a vehicle. The fire arm must be securely stored out of reach while driving unless you possess a CCW permit. Michigan gun laws kinda suck, but are better than some.