{"id":314,"date":"2017-04-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baronedefensefirm.lawblogger.net\/blog\/obtaining-a-michigan-concealed-pistol-license\/"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T18:37:53","slug":"obtaining-a-michigan-concealed-pistol-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/obtaining-a-michigan-concealed-pistol-license\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain a Concealed Pistol License in Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On July 1, 2001, Michigan\u2019s new concealed carry law went into effect.\u00a0 With this new law, Michigan effectively became a \u201cshall issue\u201d state, meaning everyone not otherwise excluded by law is entitled to obtain a license allowing them to carry a concealed weapon.<\/p>\n<p>To obtain a concealed pistol license or CPL, you must file an application with the county clerk where you reside. The\u00a0Concealed pistol license application can be download here\u00a0or on the state police website, but should not be signed until you file it.\u00a0 You will then be placed under oath by the clerk, after which you will sign your application in their presence.\u00a0 A $100.00 filing fee is due at this time.\u00a0 Additionally, you must have your fingerprints taken, and there is an additional $15.00 fee for this service.\u00a0 Your application is not complete until your fingerprints are taken.\u00a0 In most instances, the county clerk will direct you the nearby county sheriff location where your fingerprints will be taken.\u00a0 Other possible locations for fingerprints include county the state police, local police agency, or other entity that provides fingerprinting services.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the application and fingerprints, you must also present a certificate indicating that you\u2019ve attended an approved appropriate pistol safety training course or class.\u00a0 These classes include information about gun safety, use of force law, and range training where you will shoot a pistol under the supervision of an instructor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/obtaining-a-michigan-concealed-pistol-license\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How to Obtain a Concealed Pistol License in Michigan\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 1, 2001, Michigan\u2019s new concealed carry law went into effect.\u00a0 With this new law, Michigan effectively became a \u201cshall issue\u201d state, meaning everyone not otherwise excluded by law is entitled to obtain a license allowing them to carry a concealed weapon. 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