Introduction
Michigan issues a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) to residents who meet eligibility requirements and complete state-approved training.
Eligibility
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✅ Age 21+
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✅ Michigan resident for at least 6 months
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✅ U.S. citizen or legal alien
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✅ No felony convictions
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✅ No recent violent misdemeanors
Required Training
Michigan requires 8 hours of pistol safety training, including:
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5 hours classroom instruction
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3 hours live-fire range qualification
Application Process
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Complete Training – Keep certificate
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Apply at County Clerk’s Office
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Submit Proof of Training, ID, Fee
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Fingerprinting
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Wait for Processing – Up to 45 days
Fees
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$115
Reciprocity
Michigan CPL is valid in 39+ states.