Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Michigan?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Michigan honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: honored · NJ permit: honored · Visitors need a permit Michigan honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Honored
Michigan recognizes the license of a resident of another state who is licensed by that state — a NY resident with a NY license qualifies (MCL 28.432a(1)(h); MSP reciprocity page). official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Honored
Michigan honors any state's license held by a resident of the state that issued it (21+). Non-resident permits are not honored. Conditions: 21+ official source
Resident Permits Michigan Honors (49)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Conditions: 21+
Michigan honors any state's license held by a resident of the state that issued it (21+). Non-resident permits are not honored. official source
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Michigan
No. Michigan honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Not honored
Michigan honors only a license issued by the holder's own home state, so a New York license held by someone who lives elsewhere does not count. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Michigan honors another state's license only when the holder is a resident of the issuing state (MCL 28.432a(1)(h)); a non-resident permit held by a NY resident does not count. official source
Know Before You Go
Pistol-free zones (schools, churches, stadiums, bars, etc.); duty to inform: see the official source.
Can a visitor get a Michigan permit? No. Michigan issues permits only to its own residents.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Michigan with a New York license?
Yes. Michigan recognizes the license of a resident of another state who is licensed by that state — a NY resident with a NY license qualifies (MCL 28.432a(1)(h); MSP reciprocity page).
Can I carry in Michigan with a New Jersey permit?
Yes. Michigan honors any state's license held by a resident of the state that issued it (21+). Non-resident permits are not honored. Conditions: 21+
Does Michigan honor non-resident permits?
No. Michigan honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
Can visitors carry in Michigan without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Michigan honors. No permitless concealed carry; a license is required.
Can a non-resident get a Michigan carry permit?
No. Michigan issues permits only to its own residents.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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