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1. How do I register a handgun?

First, you must obtain a purchase permit from the police department in the city or county in which you reside. You will need a valid Michigan driver’s license or Michigan ID card with current address. The purchase permit will cost you $5. You will have to pass a 15-question quiz on basic gun safety, and you will also have to possess a clear criminal record. The seller must complete and sign the purchase permit. To register the handgun, you must bring the completed purchase permit and the handgun (encased and unloaded) to the Law Enforcement Center for a safety inspection.

2. Do I have to register a rifle or shotgun?

No, there is no mandate to register a rifle or shotgun. It is recommended that you record your own make, model, and serial numbers from these weapons in case they are ever stolen.

3. How do I obtain a Purchase Permit?

You may obtain a purchase permit from the Midland Police Records Bureau by providing a valid driver’s license, correctly answering at least 11 of the 15 questions in a test given by the Records Bureau, and paying a $5 fee.

4. How do I obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW)?

A CCW packet is available, free of charge, at the Law Enforcement Center. All the information you need is within the packet.

5. What are the requirements for a Concealed Weapon Permit?

There are many requirements. Read the requirements for a concealed weapon permit.

6. I have an old gun that I no longer want. What can I do with it?

If you own a firearm that you no longer want, whether it is a handgun, rifle, or shotgun, you may turn it in to the police department for destruction. On average, the Midland Police Department will typically oversee the destruction of 50-100 firearms each year.

7. I have some ammunition at home that I want to discard. How do I safely do this?

If you posses old ammunition like bullets or shotgun shells that you do not feel comfortable keeping or using, you may bring them to the Law Enforcement Center. Our police department will oversee the safe destruction of the ammunition. If you find ammunition or explosive items that you are not familiar with and don’t know how to handle, do not touch them. Instead, call 911.

8. What kind of handgun does the Midland Police Department carry?

The Midland Police Department road patrol officers carry the Glock 17, 9mm handgun. It is one of the most popular handguns used by law enforcement today. It has a metal frame and barrel, and housed polymer.