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Concealed Weapons and Firearms Laws

NCJ Number
150301
Date Published
1993
Length
35 pages
Annotation
This document provides information regarding the handling of weapons that comes under the purview of Federal and Michigan State statutes dealing with concealed weapons, dangerous weapons, and firearms in general.
Abstract
The booklet provides a summary of proper procedures related to the purchase and safety inspection of weapons and the functioning of concealed weapons licensing boards, as well as requirements for individuals seeking to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon. The document refers to the certification of records, various attorney general opinions, and the Federal firearms license and its absence of effect on State or other laws. The legislative material included here was obtained from the Code of Federal Regulations and the Michigan Compiled Laws, subject to statutory amendments, court decisions, and attorney general opinions.