The bill amends Michigan's concealed pistol carry licensing law by lowering the minimum age for applicants from 21 to 18 years old and allowing individuals with a valid concealed pistol license from another state to apply for a Michigan license immediately upon establishing residency. It introduces a requirement for applicants to provide a certificate confirming completion of a prescribed training course and mandates that county clerks issue a receipt upon application submission, clarifying that this receipt does not authorize carrying a concealed pistol. Additionally, the bill restricts county clerks from requiring any documentation beyond what is specified in the application process and emphasizes the importance of truthful disclosures, imposing penalties for false statements.

Further amendments include a requirement for applicants to confirm they do not have a mental illness diagnosis that poses a danger to themselves or others, and they must not have been found guilty but mentally ill of any crime or subject to involuntary commitment due to mental illness. The bill also specifies that applicants must possess a valid state-issued driver license or personal identification card and outlines the fingerprinting process, including a $15 fee. It mandates that the Department of State Police enter any court orders or convictions related to firearm prohibitions into the law enforcement information network immediately, and establishes that if a license is not issued within 45 days of fingerprinting, the receipt will serve as a temporary concealed pistol license. Provisions for replacing lost or stolen licenses and the responsibilities of county clerks in notifying individuals of disqualifications are also included.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.425