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Michigan — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

ChartIn Michigan, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2004: 41.0%¹
2002: 40.3%²
2001: 38.4%³

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

In Michigan, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be

2004: 38.96%⁴

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

ChartIn Michigan, the percentage of households with one or more guns is estimated to be

2001/2010: 50.0%⁵ ⁶
1991/2000: 56.9%
1981/1990: 54.6%

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

1,1387
1,2307
1,164
1,0958
1,190
1,222
1,156
1,076
1,095
1,081
1,095
1,157
1,074
1,048
1,030
1,092
1,077
1,071
1,072 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

11.427
12.39
11.73
11.05
12.03
12.36
11.71
10.89
11.06
10.87
10.95
11.53
10.69
10.42
10.26
10.90
10.78
10.78
10.96
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

9997
1,0687
1,025
955
1,044
1,086
1,030
951
973
979
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

20.377
21.86
21.01
19.62
21.48
22.39
21.25
19.62
20.03
20.06
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

1397
1627
139
140
146
136
126
125
122
102
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.757
3.21
2.76
2.78
2.90
2.70
2.50
2.48
2.42
2.01
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual homicides by any means total 

5837
6187
582
583
627
723
649
600
648
635
704
722
677
673
650
696
689
722
759 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.857
6.22
5.87
5.88
6.34
7.32
6.57
6.07
6.54
6.38
7.04
7.19
6.74
6.69
6.47
6.95
6.90
7.26
7.67
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual male homicides by any means total 

4697
4957
473
460
505
604
530
490
532
526
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.567
10.13
9.70
9.45
10.39
12.45
10.94
10.11
10.95
10.78
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual female homicides by any means total 

1147
1237
109
123
122
119
119
110
116
109
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

2.257
2.44
2.16
2.44
2.42
2.36
2.37
2.18
2.30
2.15
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, annual firearm homicides total 

4387
4827
436
411
4938
579
511
440
495
489
506
536
491
488
477
489
499
504
516 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

4.407
4.85
4.39
4.15
4.98
5.86
5.17
4.45
5
4.92
5.06
5.34
4.89
4.85
4.75
4.88
4.99
5.07
5.21
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual male firearm homicides total 

3827
4137
379
356
423
502
446
382
434
439
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

7.797
8.45
7.77
7.31
8.70
10.35
9.20
7.88
8.94
8.99
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual female firearm homicides total 

567
697
57
55
70
77
65
58
61
50
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

1.117
1.37
1.13
1.09
1.39
1.53
1.29
1.15
1.21
0.99
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, according to figures9 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual handgun homicides total 

18510 11
191
148
209
203
309
267
239
239
165
180
208
195
364
324
355
340
231
198
200
235
225
284 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, according to figures12 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

1.8613
1.92
1.49
2.11
2.05
3.13
2.70
2.42
2.41
1.66
1.80
2.07
1.94
3.62
3.23
3.54
3.40
2.32
2.00
2.03
2.40
2.31
2.94
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Handgun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual handgun homicides total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7 11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
12
12
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.12
0.12
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
11
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Rate of Male Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.23
0.23
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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Rate of Female Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.02
0.02
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total 

2510 11
27
20
9
39
55
44
39
44
24
55
54
58
45
38
59
60
42
51
64
78
70
99 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, according to figures15 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2513
0.27
0.20
0.09
0.39
0.56
0.45
0.39
0.44
0.24
0.55
0.54
0.58
0.45
0.38
0.59
0.60
0.42
0.52
0.65
0.80
0.71
1.02
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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual long gun homicides total 

127
15
11
0 (suppressed)
21
23
20
23
26
21
26
38
31
26
26
26
32
31
31 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.127
0.15
0.11
0
0.21
0.23
0.20
0.23
0.26
0.21
0.26
0.38
0.31
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.32
0.31
0.31
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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male long gun homicides total 

07
107
0
0
13
17
16
17
20
15
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Rate of Male Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0.20
0
0
0.27
0.35
0.33
0.35
0.41
0.31
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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female long gun homicides total 

07
5
0
0
8
6
4
6
6
6
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Rate of Female Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0.10
0
0
0.16
0.12
0.08
0.12
0.12
0.12
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn Michigan, according to figures16 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual firearm homicides (other) total 

17110 17
225
221
124
198
172
139
135
154
186
209
236
168
47
70
49
67
201
236
175
164
185
176 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, according to figures18 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.7213
2.27
2.23
1.25
2
5.62
4.93
4.14
4.62
4.58
2.09
2.35
1.67
0.47
0.70
0.49
0.67
2.02
2.38
1.78
1.67
1.90
1.82
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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual firearm homicides (other) total 

4227
4607
420
398
4677 11
555
487
409
457
456
473
491
452
455
444
458
459
468
483 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

4.247
4.63
4.23
4.02
4.72
5.62
4.93
4.14
4.62
4.58
4.73
4.89
4.50
4.52
4.42
4.57
4.59
4.71
4.88
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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male firearm homicides (other) total 

3717
3967
371
346
406
484
428
359
403
413
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

7.577
8.11
7.61
7.11
8.36
9.98
8.83
7.40
8.30
8.46
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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female firearm homicides (other) total 

517
647
49
52
61
71
59
50
54
43
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn Michigan, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.017
1.27
0.97
1.03
1.21
1.41
1.17
0.99
1.07
0.85
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual suicides by any means total 

1,4567
1,3627
1,408
1,352
1,293
1,258
1,221
1,262
1,169
1,179
1,131
1,139
1,108
1,098
1,029
1,106
1,051
974
974 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

14.627
13.72
14.19
13.64
13.07
12.73
12.36
12.77
11.81
11.85
11.31
11.35
11.02
10.92
10.25
11.04
10.52
9.80
9.84
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual male suicides by any means total 

1,1497
1,0627
1,106
1,060
1,014
1,006
986
985
928
958
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

23.437
21.74
22.67
21.77
20.87
20.74
20.35
20.32
19.11
19.63
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Michigan, annual female suicides by any means total 

3077
3007
302
292
279
252
235
277
241
221
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.077
5.95
5.99
5.79
5.54
5.01
4.67
5.50
4.78
4.36
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Gun SuicidesChartIn Michigan, annual firearm suicides total 

6827
7177
692
671
6748
623
619
601
575
570
558
598
554
532
523
578
542
531
542 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

6.857
7.22
6.97
6.77
6.81
6.30
6.27
6.08
5.81
5.73
5.58
5.96
5.51
5.29
5.21
5.77
5.42
5.34
5.48
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual male firearm suicides total 

6037
6287
615
588
603
565
562
539
514
522
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

12.307
12.86
12.61
12.08
12.41
11.65
11.60
11.12
10.58
10.69
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual female firearm suicides total 

797
897
77
83
71
58
57
62
61
48
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.567
1.76
1.53
1.65
1.41
1.15
1.13
1.23
1.21
0.95
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn Michigan, annual handgun suicides total 

787
797
81
76
957
84
92
73
76
74
61
74
44
31
27
19
20
17
24 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.787
0.80
0.82
0.77
0.96
0.85
0.93
0.74
0.77
0.74
0.61
0.74
0.44
0.31
0.27
0.00 (unreliable)
0.20
0.00 (unreliable)
0.24
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Male Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual male handgun suicides total 

717
617
67
62
80
73
83
66
59
59
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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.457
1.25
1.37
1.27
1.65
1.50
1.71
1.36
1.21
1.21
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Female Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual female handgun suicides total 

77
187
14
14
15
11
9
7
17
15
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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.147
0.36
0.28
0.28
0.30
0.22
0.18
0.14
0.34
0.30
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn Michigan, the number of long gun suicides is 

1257
126
119
150
128
137
135
125
133
134
143
134
138
136
111
126
104
120
124 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.257
1.27
1.20
1.51
1.29
1.39
1.37
1.26
1.34
1.35
1.43
1.34
1.37
1.35
1.11
1.26
1.04
1.21
1.25
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Male Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual male long gun suicides total 

1197
1197
112
141
122
129
129
120
128
132
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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.437
2.44
2.30
2.90
2.51
2.66
2.66
2.48
2.64
2.70
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Female Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual female long gun suicides total 

67
7
7
9
6
8
6
5
5
2
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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.127
0.14
0.14
0.18
0.12
0.16
0.12
0.10
0.10
0.04
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn Michigan, annual gun suicides (other) total 

4797
5127
492
445
4517
402
392
403
366
362
354
390
372
365
385
433
418
394
394 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

4.817
5.16
4.96
4.49
4.56
4.07
3.97
4.08
3.70
3.64
3.54
3.89
3.70
3.63
3.83
4.32
4.18
3.96
3.98
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Male Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual male gun suicides (other) total 

4137
4487
436
385
401
363
350
353
327
331
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

8.427
9.17
8.94
7.91
8.25
7.48
7.22
7.28
6.73
6.78
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Female Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn Michigan, annual female gun suicides (other) total 

667
647
56
60
50
39
42
50
39
31
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.307
1.27
1.11
1.19
0.99
0.77
0.83
0.99
0.77
0.61
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

07
14
14
0 (suppressed)
10
0 (suppressed)
12
16
12
11
12
11
15
14
9
11
14
16
14 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
0.14
0.14
0
0.10
0
0.12
0.16
0.12
0.11
0.12
0.11
0.15
0.14
0.09
0.11
0.14
0.16
0.14
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

07
117
11
0
0
0
10
14
12
10
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
0.23
0.23
0
0
0
0.21
0.29
0.25
0.20
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

07
3
3
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
2
2
0
1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
0.06
0.06
0
0
0
0.04
0.04
0
0.02
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Unintentional Male Handgun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Female Handgun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Unintentional Male Long Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by long gun total 

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Rate of Unintentional Male Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Female Long Gun DeathsChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by long gun total 

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Rate of Unintentional Female Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

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0.06
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Male Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual male deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause male handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual female deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause female handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Male Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual male deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause male long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual female deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause female long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Male Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause male gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn Michigan, annual female deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of unknown-cause female gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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0.21
0.29
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0.43
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Michigan, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Michigan, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Origin of Crime Guns

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rate)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, interstate gun traffickers had sourced their weapons from Michigan at a rate of 6.9²⁰ per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, Michigan ranked at No. 42²⁰ out of 51 US jurisdictions as a source of weapons for interstate gun trafficking

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Michigan is categorised as permissive21
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Michigan includes the Michigan Compiled Laws and the Constitution of Michigan 196322
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Michigan are regulated by the State of Michigan (with some exceptions for local governments)23 24 25
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Michigan, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,26 as limited by federal law27 and state law28 24 25
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Michigan, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless possessed prior to 19 May 1986,29 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,30 .50 calibre rifles31 and large capacity ammunition magazines32  24 25
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Michigan, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to federal licensing and registration29 33 24 25
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Michigan, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence30 24 25
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Michigan, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted with a permit to acquire handguns34 35 24 25
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Michigan, non-prohibited persons of minimum age (but a purchase licence is required for handguns)35 34 24 25 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Michigan is 18 years36 24 25
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a permit to acquire handguns in Michigan, being a federally non-disqualified individual,37 38 must pass additional background checks which consider criminal, mental health, and domestic violence35 39 24 25 records
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Michigan stipulates (for handguns only)39 24 25 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Michigan, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for handguns34 24 25
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Michigan, the law requires (all handgun licences and all retail sales kept on permanent record)40 24 25 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Michigan, licensed firearm dealers are required41 24 25 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Michigan, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted42 24 25
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Michigan, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful43 24 25
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Michigan is obliged (for handguns only)44 42 24 25 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Michigan is obliged44 24 25 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Michigan, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited45 24 25
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Michigan is reported to be 

2015: 4,26246
2014: 4,35047
2013: 4,36648
2012: 4,17749
2011: 4,05550
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Michigan, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined51 24 25
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Michigan, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated52 24 25 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Michigan do not include53 34 24 25 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private guns and ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Michigan do not include54 24 25 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Michigan include53 55 24 25 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Firearm MarkingIn Michigan, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law56 57 58 59 24 25
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Michigan, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not60 24 25 recorded in a register
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Michigan, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit61 24 25
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Michigan, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit62 24 25
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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be IssuedIn Michigan, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,62 63 24 25 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies
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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit HoldersIn Michigan, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (recognises all states)62 24 25 reciprocal rights
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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background ChecksIn Michigan, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt64 24 25 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer
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Gun Free ZonesIn Michigan, private guns are prohibited in universities, care facilities (children), sports arenas or stadiums, bars, churches, entertainment facilities seating 2,500 or more, 'certain sterile areas' in airports, any private business prohibiting firearms, hospitals,65 vehicles (loaded, exposed firearms)55 and schools66 24 25
Grading US State Gun Laws
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Gun Law Ranking – LCPGVIn their 'A-F' State Scorecard of US gun laws, the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked Michigan as ‘C’67
Gun Law Ranking – Brady CampaignChartIn its annual State Scorecard, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence scored firearm legislation in Michigan on a scale of 0 points (weak) to 100 points (strong) 

2011: 2568
2010: 2569
2009: 2370
2008: 2271
2007: 2272
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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society InstituteIn its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Michigan at No. 1473 among 50 US States

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44.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 28.422a, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Background Checks in Michigan.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q6931)Full Citation
45.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Multiple Purchases and Sales of Firearms in Michigan.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7325)Full Citation
46.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2015.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2016.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),9 August. (Q13211)Full Citation
47.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2014.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2015.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),15 March. (Q13210)Full Citation
48.: USA.2014.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2013.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2014.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),24 April. (Q13213)Full Citation
49.: USA.2013.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2012.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2013.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 April. (Q13212)Full Citation
50.: USA.2012.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2011.’ Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2012.Washington, DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q6787)Full Citation
51.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Waiting Periods in Michigan.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7133)Full Citation
52.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Gun Shows in Michigan.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,2 January. (Q7966)Full Citation
53.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 28.435(1), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations in Michigan.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7376)Full Citation
54.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State Laws Regulating Firearms Dealers - Security Measures.’ Firearms Law Database - Dealer Regulations Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,18 May. (Q7549)Full Citation
55.: State of Michigan.2011.‘Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 750.227(2), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Guns in Vehicles in Michigan.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,5 May. (Q8180)Full Citation
56.: USA.2012.‘Marking of All SALW at Time of Manufacture.’ National Report of the United States of America on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York, NY:Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations,3 August. (Q6784)Full Citation
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60.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Microstamping and Ballistic Identification in Michigan.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7667)Full Citation
61.: State of Michigan.2012.‘Open Carrying in Michigan.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7913)Full Citation
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63.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State CCW Laws.’ Firearms Law Database - Concealed Weapons Permitting Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,21 May. (Q8684)Full Citation
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