Is a Colorado Non-Resident Permit Valid in Michigan?

Why

• Colorado does not issue carry permits to non-residents (no non-resident permits. armed-forces members stationed in colorado on permanent duty station orders, and their immediate family living in colorado, are deemed legal residents (c.r.s. 18-12-203(1)(a))).

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

Michigan's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.

• 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

• 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
• Sports arenas, stadiums and entertainment facilities seating 2,500+
• Bars (taverns whose primary income is on-premises alcohol sales)
• Places of worship, unless the presiding official allows
• Hospitals, casinos, and college/university dormitories or classrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is a Colorado non-resident permit valid in Michigan?

There is nothing to recognize: Colorado issues permits to its own residents only (no non-resident permits. Armed-forces members stationed in Colorado on permanent duty station orders, and their immediate family living in Colorado, are deemed legal residents (C.R.S. 18-12-203(1)(a))). If you don't live in Colorado, look at states that do sell non-resident permits and check which of those Michigan honors.

Do I have to tell police in Michigan that I am carrying?

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.

Does Michigan limit magazine capacity?

Michigan sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.

Does Colorado issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Colorado issues carry permits to residents only (no non-resident permits. Armed-forces members stationed in Colorado on permanent duty station orders, and their immediate family living in Colorado, are deemed legal residents (C.R.S. 18-12-203(1)(a))). 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.