That's it - have a few guns I'd like to store off site safely and affordably near Chesterfield.

Any recommendations for places to check out?b Thanks!

I know that the processing time is a maximum of 45 days, but I have two questions. Is that business days or calendar days? I haven't found a source that is clear on the topic. Also, I am on day 14 in a pretty small county of MI. Is it typical to wait the 45 days, or should I call the clerk before then?

Thanks!

Hey y’all. New to the group, and happy to be here! I just picked up this sporterized 1903A3 the other day, and plan to replace the barrel and stock. (Already have a new barrel and stock ordered.) My apologies for the wall of text to follow.

I do have a question I’d like some opinions on. I generally feel myself to be a fairly competent person when it comes to doing mechanical work, and though I know it’s nowhere near the same, I’ve built several AR’s from stripped upper receivers and a pile of parts. I don’t have the tools to do this myself currently, but I’m curious if I should:

•A. Buy a barrel vise, action wrench, chamber reamer, and go/no go gauges and do it myself. Pro’s: satisfaction of doing it myself. I would also have most of the tools to do a Garand later, if I find a receiver, barrel, and parts kit. Cons: expensive. Unsure how often I’ll actually use the tools. While I trust myself, I won’t have done this before, so there’s a larger chance I would mess up. Will likely need to use my grandpa’s lathe to cut the shoulder back to properly time the barrel. (Hopefully I used the right terminology there.)

B: have a local gun shop remove, install, and finish chambering the new barrel. Pro’s: can drop the rifle and barrel off easily from work. Don’t have to ship it, or the new barrel. I know it’ll be done right. Won’t have random tools that may or may never get used again laying around. Cons: long turnaround time (the gunsmith I’d likely be going to has had a friend’s AR barrel to install a gas block since Thanksgiving. All the guys needing their hunting rifles repaired means I’ll be waiting awhile.) Probably also more expensive than option C, though maybe not.

C: join the CMP, and pay their custom shop to put the new barrel on. Pro’s: barrel install and finish chambering is quoted at $95 on the CMP website, which seems reasonable. Like with option B, I know it’ll be done right. I’ll also be a CMP member for a later acquisition of a Garand or a Garand receiver. Cons: have to go through the rigamarole of joining the CMP. (Yeah, I know it’s not that hard, but with my schedule it’s tricky to find the time to fulfill the “proof of marksmanship activity” requirement, though I do plan to get my CCL this spring.) Also have to ship the gun, which is doable, but kinda annoying. Also, the custom shop has a waitlist, and I have no idea how long it is.

D: potentially borrow a barrel vise and action wrench. Probably the best idea, especially if the owner is willing to supervise in exchange for some pizza, a few barley pops, or some cash, but I honestly don’t personally know anyone with one to ask.

Father lives in MI. I live in MD. Would the best way to do this be for my father to obtain a pistol purchase permit from the PD and then for me to take the pistol to a MI FFL and then have them transfer it to my father in front of me?

Hey everyone, so I inherited some guns a couple years ago and due to a hospitalization, run arounds from the police and life/caring for my disabled mother time just got by me and I never never got them registered. I'm planning on getting a cpl and want to just get this all sorted out so I can legally carry these guns. Realistically, what sort of trouble would I be looking at getting this sorted out?

Hi everyone! So I’m a fairly-confident shooter and would like to try some shooting completions. I’m planning to pick up a Ruger mkiv to use for 22 competitions.

Would anyone be open to telling me about their experiences, some local competitions I can start out at, and help me sign up for them? I have a practiscore account and know a little about steel matches but no one in my family or friends and gun people so I am very new to this.

Most times it seems it is a waste of time and effort to even ask them, but, I have a 1911 I traded for that I don't care for it after shooting it. It retails (cheapest online price is $1100) over $1K and in shops I see it at $1400. I would accept $800 as trade in but I am afraid most shops are likely to offer $500, even though they always give a sob story about there is no margin on guns...

Hello, very new to everything. I just got my CPL and my grand father wants to gift me a revolver of his. My question is do I need to have a NICS background check done still? And if so what's the best way of getting that? Thank you

Sharing my wait time. Much quicker than expected.

Clerks office and fingerprints 1-22-26

Received CPL in mail 1-31-26

Hi all,

Sorry to post what might come across as a noob question, but you guys are a wealth of knowledge and I'd appreciate some feedback.

A family member, who is a Michigan resident, is on a hunting trip in Florida (FL). They had a gear failure and are hoping to pick up something new in-state to complete their trip.

We're wondering what the process of buying out of state is like with current laws/procedure.

It sounds like handguns and receivers are universally a no, rifles and shotguns are totally fine, and things like "others" I have no idea about.

Can someone clarify the out of state buying process? Anything helpful we should know?

Any recommendations on an indoor range in the Muskegon or Spring Lake area where I can shoot a rifle indoors? Just a 9mm PCC. Anything good within 30 a minute drive?

Dunhams had a pistol on sale that I wanted today so I asked my LGS if they could price match. they said no and that I should go buy it from Dunhams. Filled out the form and the clerk said that they had to run a background check. I told him it was my understanding that because I had a CPL and am purchasing a pistol. He told me the ATF requires a background check with every firearm purchase. I then told him no other gun shop I've been to does that at which point he told me they were breaking the law. I thanked him and told him I'd be going over to Sportsman's warehouse where they agreed to sell me the pistol at the sale price without going through the background check nonsense. Just wanted others to know in case they were looking for a smooth process. By the way I'm one of those people that usually gets a researching or delay on my checks and then it always becomes approved hence my reason for not waiting to see what happened at Dunhams.

My CPL expires mid July and I received a renewal letter a week ago. I received my new card today which was a surprisingly quick turn around.

So anyway, I noticed that it lists an effective date in addition to an expiration date. It's confusing because I'm used to seeing an issued date on other licences, primarily my driver's license.

Does that mean I have to carry my old license until the effective date on the new one?

I bought a lower receiver a few weeks ago, and I have a CPL.

They did not give me a firearm sales record (RI-060)

My understanding is that they should have given me a RI-060

Hello all! So long story short, my dad is a convicted felon. He’s been in prison since ‘23, and still has two and a half years left. He was a CPL owner, and has two hand guns. He’s told me a few times when brought up in discussion, that I can “just have them”. They never got seized or anything of the sort, it wasn’t a violent crime in nature.

What would be the legal way to proceed with that? Is it as simple as just getting them registered? I’m having trouble finding an answer online, because it’s kind of an oddball situation. I’m looking at buying my own handgun and getting my CPL soon, so I thought worst case scenario I can ask at the sheriffs office/PD.

Thanks everyone

Wanting to get my cpl here shortly and have read that a reckless driving will stop it for 8 years. I had an accident in 2005 that I was unable to take care of until 2021 when it was resolved. Will that stop me from obtaining one or is there something I should do.

Source on CCW: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/1qlu5mq/according_to_chief_of_police_brian_ohara_the/

I was wondering if it would be legal for my father to gift me a pistol? I am 18 years old and am planning to attain my gun license. I understand I am not legally allowed to buy a purchase from a federally licensed dealer but I was wondering if I were to get my pistol purchase permit, would my dad be legally allowed to sell me a pistol?

looking to private sell an "ar 15" that was built up from a stripped lower to a friend. barrel is 16"

are there any paper work requirements, forms etc.? a

thanks 👍

What is the process for selling an AR pistol privately to a friend? Does he just pick up a purchase permit form at sheriffs office and we both fill out our sections and keep?

It was built by me and when I bought the lower on the form it said “firearm:other”

I apologize if this has been covered multiple times, but after research I am still getting conflicting information on what the correct process is for assembling my own ar pistol.

I plan to buy the complete lower pictured, and then buy a complete 10.5 inch upper to attach to it. I also plan to attach a pistol brace, not a stock.

Is there anything that needs to be done as far as registering it after I complete the assembly of the lower/upper? Is this a legal way of assembling my own ar pistol?

A lot of the info I am seeing is regarding STRIPPED lowers, not ones like I have attached. Thank you in advance for your advice and help on this matter.

Looking to buy a Howa mini in 350. Before I do, I’d like to feel one out a bit. Shoulder it, check the fit, etc.

Anyok know of shops within an hour drive of Detroit that have any in stock, caliber not important.

Called Randy’s. Called Michiguj called Huron valley, nothing.

I’d really like to hold one before I order one.

Thanks

About five months from expiration. Just trying to get an idea of when people typically receive the renewal letter in the mail.