How to Buy a Gun Legally in Michigan

### How to Buy a Gun Legally in Michigan

1. **Eligibility Check**

- Ensure you meet the age and background requirements. For handguns, you must be 21 or older; for long guns, 18 or older.

2. **Background Check**

- Complete a federal background check, which involves filling out ATF Form 4473.

3. **Purchase Permit**

- For handguns, obtain a purchase permit from your local police department if you don’t have a Concealed Pistol License (CPL).

4. **Firearm Purchase**

- Visit a licensed firearms dealer to select and purchase your firearm.

5. **Safety Inspection**

- Handgun purchasers must have the firearm inspected and obtain a safety certificate from their local law enforcement.

6. **Registering**

- Register the handgun with local law enforcement within ten days of purchase.

Following these steps ensures that you comply with Michigan's legal requirements for firearm purchases. For detailed information, refer to the [Michigan Legislature’s firearms publication](http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/firearms.pdf).