Does Michigan Honor Louisiana CCW Permits?

What This Means for You

If you hold a valid Louisiana concealed carry permit, you may legally carry a concealed firearm in Michigan — subject to Michigan's laws on where carry is permitted, what locations are off-limits, and what you must do if approached by law enforcement. Your permit type and any restrictions on it (resident vs non-resident, enhanced vs standard) may further limit what's recognized.

Always Follow Michigan's Rules

Reciprocity only addresses recognition of your permit. Once you cross the state line into Michigan, you are bound by Michigan's carry laws — including no-carry zones (schools, courts, government buildings, posted private property), duty-to-inform rules during law-enforcement encounters, magazine capacity limits, and any restrictions on locations like restaurants serving alcohol.

Note on open carry: Reciprocity covers concealed carry only. Michigan may have entirely different rules for open carry; review Michigan's open-carry guide before traveling.

Restrictions to Watch For in Michigan

• No-carry zones: <ul><li>Schools (MCL 28.425o)</li><li>Childcare centers (MCL 28.425o)</li><li>Hospitals (MCL 28.425o)</li><li>Casinos (MCL 28.425o)</li><li>Stadiums (MCL 28.425o)</li><li>Places of worship (MCL 28.425o)</li></ul>
• Permit-type nuances: <p>Michigan issues <strong>Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs)</strong> which allow for the concealed carry of pistols. CPLs are shall-issue and valid for 5 years (MCL 28.425b).</p>
• Vehicle carry: <p>Michigan generally allows the open carry of firearms in vehicles, subject to some restrictions. Concealed carry in a vehicle requires a CPL (MCL 28.425).</p>

Reverse Direction

The reverse question — "Does Louisiana honor Michigan CCW permits?" — has its own answer: Yes. See the Louisiana ← Michigan page for details.