Michigan Law Question

Sgt.K · March 9, 2000, 10:03 PM

Does Michigan have a gun-owner ID system i.e. specific photo ID, fingerprinting etc.?

Thanks,

Sgt.K

Jim V · March 9, 2000, 10:32 PM

Nope, Nothing like Illinois' FOID, handguns are "safety inspected" (read registered). Handguns require a purchase permit issued by your local PD or Sheriff's Department. You take a 20 question test before they will issue the PP, and they will run a NCIC check on you. Some departments may take finger prints fot the first PP, I don't know for sure since my first PP was issued back in the '60's. If you apply for a CCW, then your finger prints are taken. It doesn't do much good because there are only a few CCWs issued in the state. There are a few counties that will issue them as a "shall issue" item. A representative of the Michigan State Police, County Prosecutor's office and Sheriff's Dept. sit on the gun board. Ya' gotta know somebody, have lotsa dough or .... well you get the idea.

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Sgt.K · March 10, 2000, 12:24 AM

Thank you, Jim V.

Sgt.K

Jason Demond · March 10, 2000, 06:32 PM

I have gotten so many pistol permits they dont even bother giving me the test anymore!

From the moment you first walk in to the sheriff's office do the test have a bg check pay the 5.00 and leave is about 5 minutes. No 5 or 10 day waiting here!

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ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN FULL VICTORY!"

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[This message has been edited by Kimber Man (edited March 10, 2000).]

March 9, 2000, 10:03 PM	#1
Sgt.K Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 198	Does Michigan have a gun-owner ID system i.e. specific photo ID, fingerprinting etc.? Thanks, Sgt.K

March 9, 2000, 10:32 PM	#2
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Nope, Nothing like Illinois' FOID, handguns are "safety inspected" (read registered). Handguns require a purchase permit issued by your local PD or Sheriff's Department. You take a 20 question test before they will issue the PP, and they will run a NCIC check on you. Some departments may take finger prints fot the first PP, I don't know for sure since my first PP was issued back in the '60's. If you apply for a CCW, then your finger prints are taken. It doesn't do much good because there are only a few CCWs issued in the state. There are a few counties that will issue them as a "shall issue" item. A representative of the Michigan State Police, County Prosecutor's office and Sheriff's Dept. sit on the gun board. Ya' gotta know somebody, have lotsa dough or .... well you get the idea. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

March 10, 2000, 12:24 AM	#3
Sgt.K Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 198	Thank you, Jim V. Sgt.K

March 10, 2000, 06:32 PM	#4
Jason Demond Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 1999 Location: Mivonks, Michigan Posts: 1,846	I have gotten so many pistol permits they dont even bother giving me the test anymore! From the moment you first walk in to the sheriff's office do the test have a bg check pay the 5.00 and leave is about 5 minutes. No 5 or 10 day waiting here! ------------------ ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN FULL VICTORY!" General Dwight D. Eisenhower-- June 6,1944 ------------------------ http://www.homestead.com/gunrights/G...Gunrights.html [This message has been edited by Kimber Man (edited March 10, 2000).]