Hello from the Iron Mountain area

[Majormoron]

Haven't started OC yet, but plan to start in the near future, also planning to get my CPL to relieve some of the stress of carrying, also wondering about a fact. I purchased my pistol in north carolina and moved back home to Michigan and am wondering if I need to register it or anything here? Thanks in advance and I hope to have a lot of fun/interesting experiences to share

[TheQ]

1. Welcome to our Forums.
2. If you plan to OC without a CPL, don't do it until you've read this thread and the linked materials there-in to have a comprehensive understanding of Firearm laws in Michigan and where and how you can carry without a CPL.
3. Our IT Director is from the UP -- relatively close (Houghton area) to you (at least as far as the UP goes -- within 200 miles).  Maybe you two will get together at some point

[Majormoron]

Thanks for the info, I'm still looking for a good holster before I get too into carrying. I have already read almost everything twice, but I'm not afraid to read again, also going into law enforcement so hopefully I can spread the good word to/through that avenue as well

[TheQ]

What make/model of handgun do you plan to Open Carry?  Maybe you can get a holster suggestion here.

[TucTom]

Register, yes. Sorry I an fairly new to Mi. Can't remember if you can go to local police or sheriff check state website

[TheQ]

Register, yes. Sorry I an fairly new to Mi. Can't remember if you can go to local police or sheriff check state website

Oh, yes....

Go to your local police department if your township/city has one.  If not, go to the sheriff.  Request one "Permit to Purchase a Pistol" for each gun under 30" in overall length that you own.

You will have to answer a basic safety test.  Here's a hint: if you answer yes to every question you will get the requisite 70%.

Fill out the purchase permit for each gun under 30" you own.  List yourself as the buyer and the seller.  Turn back in the MSP copy and the Local PD copy.

[CV67PAT]

Good thing that Iron Mountain isn't in Canada. I hear the winters are brutal in Canada.

[TheQ]

10.  I have just moved to Michigan from another state. How much time do I have to register my pistols?

MCL 28.422   Upon establishing legal residency, you should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency, pass the basic safety questionnaire, and complete a License to Purchase.

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1591_3503_4654-10953--,00.html#Pistol_Registration__Purchase____Transfer


...not that you should make a habit of taking legal advise from police or expecting that they know the law.

[gryphon]

Welcome from Okemos, where the winters are at least reasonable!

I was in Gogebic County once.  Seriously considered buying a gorgeous cabin near there on a lake.  Then I came to my senses!

[Majormoron]

Right, I own a Flock 17 (which I know isn't popular with some people) and I am looking for a good drop leg holster because I wear a lot of big shirts and don't want to take any chances of accidentally "concealing" my weapon

[TheQ]

Right, I own a Flock 17 (which I know isn't popular with some people) and I am looking for a good drop leg holster because I wear a lot of big shirts and don't want to take any chances of accidentally "concealing" my weapon

Damn auto-correct. We'll assume you meant Glock. Google "Safariland ALS". First hit should be Safariland's page. Investigate the options there as far as model and model numbers, then shop the web for the desired model number and "Glock 17"


Your search when shopping may look like: Safariland 6378 Glock 17.


Also consider buying the optional "ALS guard" sold separately. The ALS guard is not holster/gun model specific.

Let us know if you need more help.

[Majormoron]

Thanks for the info, been looking at the safariland site and found some good looking stuff, its not cheap though, so I'm going to try and see if i can test some stuff out before I actually spend money on it and find out that I hate it lol

[TheQ]

Thanks for the info, been looking at the safariland site and found some good looking stuff, its not cheap though, so I'm going to try and see if i can test some stuff out before I actually spend money on it and find out that I hate it lol

The ALS runs about $40. You won't regret it.

[WilDChilD]

Try a Serpa. They have a cool button to release your pistol.

[TheQ]

Try a Serpa. They have a cool button to release your pistol.

You said the "S" word. Friends don't let friends use SERPAs. Ask Tex Grebner. .

[WilDChilD]

You said the "S" word. Friends don't let friends use SERPAs. Ask Tex Grebner. .

It took 1hour 47 min and 30 sec to get a responce. Come on guys we can do better. Oh and BTW, DO NOT USE A SERPA, I was only kidding.

[Majormoron]

Also does it cost anything to do the permit stuff, or is that free because i already own the pistol, or is it based on where you live?

[TheQ]

Also does it cost anything to do the permit stuff, or is that free because i already own the pistol, or is it based on where you live?

The permit is free; however, you need to get it notarized.

[bagz013]

Welcome to MOC.....and if you get a Serpa you will be hunted down by many members and pistol whipped until you get something better. (Joking of course)

[springfield40xdm]

Welcome from Hartland.  Question..... what is with all the Serpa bashing?

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