Is an Alaska Non-Resident Permit Valid in Michigan?

Why

• Alaska does not issue carry permits to non-residents (dps: 'no non-resident permits are issued.' applicant must have been physically in alaska 90+ days and intend to remain indefinitely; legal resident aliens meeting residency may apply).

MSP: 'If you are a resident of another state who is licensed by that state to carry a concealed pistol, Michigan will recognize your permit,' subject to any license restrictions and Michigan carry law. Statutory basis MCL 750.231a(1)(a): the license must be 'issued by his or her state of residence' — a non-resident permit (e.g. a Utah non-resident permit held by a Florida resident) is NOT valid.

Carry rules in Michigan

Crossing into Michigan swaps the rulebook. Here is what changes for a visiting carrier.

• Michigan imposes a duty to inform: you must tell an officer you are carrying. MCL 28.425f(3): a licensee carrying a concealed pistol who is stopped by a peace officer must immediately disclose that they are carrying a pistol concealed on their person or in the vehicle; violations are civil infractions with fines and license suspension/revocation.
• Michigan sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Michigan is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Michigan recognizes.
• A CPL or a recognized out-of-state resident license allows a loaded concealed pistol in a vehicle; without one, pistols must be transported unloaded in a closed case designed for firearms in the trunk (MCL 750.231a(1)(d)).

Off-limits places in Michigan

Michigan bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• Schools and school property, except a parent/guardian in a vehicle while dropping off or picking up (MCL 28.425o)
• Public or private day care centers and child caring agencies

See all 6 places you can't carry in Michigan →

Alaska vs Michigan: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Alaska into Michigan changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (21+) → No); out-of-state permits honored (All states → All (resident permits only)).

Going the other way, a Michigan non-resident permit in Alaska: no such permit issued.

Driving on from Michigan

How an Alaska non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Michigan:

• Indiana — No such permit issued
• Ohio — No such permit issued
• Wisconsin — No such permit issued

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michigan honor an Alaska resident permit?

Recognized — carry with your permit. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Michigan treats the two permit types differently.

Can a Michigan non-resident permit holder carry in Alaska?

Michigan does not issue non-resident carry permits, so there is no such permit to carry in Alaska.

Does Alaska issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Alaska issues carry permits to residents only (dPS: 'No non-resident permits are issued.' Applicant must have been physically in Alaska 90+ days and intend to remain indefinitely; legal resident aliens meeting residency may apply). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.