Is a Kansas Non-Resident Permit Valid in Michigan?

Why

• Kansas does not issue carry permits to non-residents (kansas residents only - application must be made to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides (k.s.a. 75-7c05)).

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

Your Kansas habits may not match Michigan's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.

• 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 Kansas non-resident permit valid in Michigan?

There is nothing to recognize: Kansas issues permits to its own residents only (kansas residents only - application must be made to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides (K.S.A. 75-7c05)). If you don't live in Kansas, 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 Kansas issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Kansas issues carry permits to residents only (kansas residents only - application must be made to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides (K.S.A. 75-7c05)). 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.