Sorry guy's I should have been more clear. I re-read my post and can clearly understand the confusion. I meant to say that they must be registered before Jan 1, 2012 to be grandfathered as "Michigan Pistols" and any "NEW" ones sold after that date will be as under the Federal Law a Rifle. However the law has not yet completely passed but it is the grandfather clause that has the date point. Melissa said they have to rewrite the bill to change it and then it would have to be sent back through and that may not likely happen. So we are stuck with the Jan 1, 2012 date to have them all registered by.
On another note I was in 2 different stores this week and they are both very happy to see this law being passed. They supposedly have warehouses full of "rifles" they can now sell to 18-21 year olds without them being classified as a pistol. It brings Michigan in line with Federal Law. However as I told one guy today I can't really see the use for a pistol grip shotgun or folder that can't be carried anywhere, cause you certainly are not using them duck hunting.
Ken