Michigan’s Firearm Safety Laws
In 2023, Michigan passed a series of comprehensive firearm safety laws in the wake of the Oxford High School and Michigan State University shootings. These laws include an extreme risk protection order (ERPO, or red-flag) law, a safe storage law, an updated background check law, and a domestic violence misdemeanor firearm possession ban.
Below, find a list of resources and information regarding each of these laws and laws like them, what they do, what they require, and how to practice firearm safety in the state of Michigan.
In this section, find a series of resources which explain what ERPOs are, how they work, the evidence base for ERPOs, and frequently asked questions about ERPOs. Also in this section is the Extreme Risk Protection Order Toolkit, a comprehensive guide offering general information about ERPOs, how the Michigan ERPO law works, and implementation measures for individuals and community organizations.
Extreme Risk Protection Order Toolkit
In the resources below, learn more about Michigan’s safe storage law, what you need to do to follow the law, and learn about common safe storage methods.
This law is intended to prevent purchases by those who are prohibited from obtaining firearms.
In the documents in this section, learn more about Michigan’s background check law, how these types of laws work in general, and what research says about their effectiveness.
For more information on Michigan’s new firearm background check law, visit https://www.gtcountymi.gov/2438/Register-a-Firearm.
In the documents in this section, learn more about Michigan’s updated law and the evidence which supports the need for the removal of firearms in domestic violence cases.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
If you are experiencing a crisis, please text or call 988.