Moderately Restrictive
Michigan Gun Laws 2026
Michigan gun law rating: B- (Moderately Restrictive). Ranked #17 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (No), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (No).
B-
Overall Grade
#17
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: No
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | No |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | No |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | Yes |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | None |
Overview
Michigan passed universal background checks and a red flag law in 2023 following the Oxford High School shooting (2021, 4 killed) and Michigan State University shooting (2023, 3 killed). The Democratic trifecta drove legislation.
2026 Political Impact
Gun safety became a major issue after multiple school shootings in Michigan. The 2022 Democratic trifecta enabled reforms that Republicans had blocked for years.