How old you got to be to buy a handgun and take the CCW class

[Jthomas]

Ok, my family has been a pretty big collector of firearms and now that I just turned 18 I wanted to buy myself a gift. I'm having trouble researching laws for Michigan. I have been told that you have to be 21 to buy a handgun from a gun store, but only 18 to buy one from a gun show or private party. And if this is true, how old do I have to be get my concealed weapon permit?

Thanks.

[xjs3667]

You can be 18 to OWN a hand gun,  Must be 21 to Purchase, gun show or store or private party. Must be 21 to take the CPL class.

really the only way for someone that is 18 but under 21 to own a hand gun is if it was given to them in an inheritance, if that makes sense.

[Crazymays77]

last i knew you could be 18 and buy from private party. but to buy from dealer you had to be 21. unless that has changed since i bought my last handgun. as for the class you have to be 21.

[xjs3667]

I take that back    you have to be 18 to purchase Private party, including gun shows. Must be over 21 to purchase from dealer.
Only way to own a gun under 18 is if it were inherited, and you would have to appeal to the courts.  must be 21 to take CPL class.

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1591_3503_4654-225113--,00.html

[damn_ford]

 i doubt you could buy one at a gunshow under 21. they still run the fed background check at gunshows and the feds will probly kick it. if the dealer will even try as they dont wanna spend an hour on the phone with the atf during the show for one MAYBE sale.

find a private seller and buy from them. and then thats only IF you can get the sherrifs dept to give you a purchase purmit

I take that back    you have to be 18 to purchase Private party, including gun shows. Must be over 21 to purchase from dealer.
Only way to own a gun under 18 is if it were inherited, and you would have to appeal to the courts.  must be 21 to take CPL class.

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1591_3503_4654-225113--,00.html

[burl]

I've bought 3 handguns 2 private and 1 from a dealer, I'm 20, depends on who you deal with, ill stay local

[BIG DOG]

michigan is a open carry state   you can have a gun at 18  but cant conceal it.

[Jthomas]

Yes, I knew about inheritance under 18, that how I got my first one. But like I said, I was looking to buy one. I won't have a prob with any backround checks. But I also had another question. Would I be able to transport the handgun in my vehicle? Like what defends a case? A holster? Or fully closed?

[BIG DOG]

no   gun and bullets must be separated out of reach of each other        .just like deer season     

[damn_ford]

I've bought 3 handguns 2 private and 1 from a dealer, I'm 20, depends on who you deal with, ill stay local

if you bought from a dealer before you were 21 they would loose there license if the ATF found out. shhhh...

[Jthomas]

no   gun and bullets must be separated out of reach of each other        .just like deer season     

Tell me if I'm getting this right. I can have my pistol in a case put anywhere in the car, but the ammunition would have to be in a separate location. Ie: gun in case, in center console, ammo in glove box. Gun unloaded of corse.

Because that's what I do with my shotguns and rifles during seasons. Gun in back, shells up front.

[marshall]

must be 21 to take CPL class.

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1591_3503_4654-225113--,00.html

not true, just cant get license until 21. had a couple 20 year olds in my class

[4x4xdodgeman]

a friends daughter that is 13 just took the class. just can't get the license.

[xjs3667]

I guess I stand corrected again    but really what is the point of taking the class if you can't get the license untill later?  I understand to learn the proper gun safety and laws.  But I just waited untill I was 21 to do everything, my dad taught me everything I needed to know about gun safety. And I personally had no need to take the class before I was 21. I understand if maybe your 20 and your birthday is coming up, but like 13? really? Did she have to have a parent there just wondering?

[johnjon]

go to migunowners.org and sign up for their forum.

most any question about ccw's /cpl's has been asked there several times over.
A huge resource if you're looking to learn..........

[Jthomas]

Concealed Weapons (Non-CPL Holders)**1.* If I do not have a CPL permit, may I transport my pistol in a motor vehicle?**MCL 750.231a***A person is now permitted to transport a pistol for a lawful purpose if the owner or occupant of the vehicle is the registered owner of the firearm and the pistol is unloaded and in a closed case in the trunk of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a trunk, the pistol may be in the passenger compartment of the vehicle unloaded and inaccessible to the occupants of the vehicle.**A 'lawful purpose' includes:*While en route to or from a hunting or target shooting area.*While transporting a pistol to or from home or place of business and a place of repair.*While moving goods from one place of residence or business to another place of residence or business.*While transporting a licensed pistol to or from a law enforcement agency for the purpose of having a safety inspection performed (registering the pistol) or to have a law enforcement official take possession of the pistol.*While en route to or from home or place of business to a gun show or place of purchase or sale.*While en route to or from home to a public shooting facility or land where the discharge of firearms is permitted.*While en route to or from home to private property where the pistol is to be used as permitted by law, rule, regulation, or local ordinance.*

[Jthomas]

Dang.  I guess If I had my CPL (and 21) this would be alot easier

[marshall]

Dang.  I guess If I had my CPL (and 21) this would be alot easier

mine stays under the counsel, loaded.

[xjs3667]

Dang.  I guess If I had my CPL (and 21) this would be alot easier

mine stays under the counsel, loaded.

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[damn_ford]

Dang.  I guess If I had my CPL (and 21) this would be alot easier

mine stays under the counsel, loaded.

mine is loaded in an IWB holster. or a shoulder rig depending on the weather. everyday everywhere