RECIPROCITY

A Michigan concealed pistol licensee who wishes to carry a concealed pistol in another state is responsible for complying with the laws of that state.

Michigan's concealed pistol law expressly recognizes permits issued by other states to its residents under MCL 28.432a. However, non-residents are subject to the Michigan law while carrying a pistol in Michigan, including those restricting where pistols may be carried, the implied consent provision, disclosure to a peace officer when stopped, and carrying while under the influence. A non-resident should acquaint himself or herself with the Michigan law before carrying a concealed pistol in Michigan. Similarly, a Michigan concealed pistol licensee who wishes to carry a concealed pistol in another state is responsible for complying with the laws of that state. In an effort to identify which states recognize Michigan issued concealed pistol licenses, each state was contacted by the Michigan State Attorney General's office.

Those that currently recognize Michigan issued permits are:

Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona
Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia
Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana
Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire
New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio
Oaklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota
Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont*
Virginia Washington Wyoming

* The State of Vermont does not require permits for either their residents or non-residents.

Again, anyone traveling in one of these states needs to check their laws, which in many instances are available on that state's website, several of which are included as links.

Listed below are those states who do not recognize non-resident permits. They are:

California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois
Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland
Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska Nevada
New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island
Wisconsin      
Additionally, the state of West Virginia has indicated that they will recognize Michigan permits' upon entry of a reciprocity agreement.

Michigan has advised West Virginia (and other states) that we wish to enter into such agreements and will approve them as soon as they are received.

Some states allow for the application for a temporary CCW permit issued by that state or local unit of government. Others exempt law enforcement officers.

Federal law expressly provides that persons may carry a firearm in their vehicles while traveling through another state provided that the possession of the weapon is legal in both the states of origin and destination and the weapon is unloaded and carried in the trunk of the vehicle or a locked container other than the glove box. See 18 U.S.C. 926a.

While we strive to provide the most accurate and reliable date possible, the information contained on this page is advisory only!! It is the users responsibility to insure its accuracy.

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The material presented here is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law. For an interpretation of any of the material presented, contact a licensed attorney knowledgeable in this aspect of the law.