Detroit Arms The Michigan CPL Pros

09/19/2026

⚡ CAN YOU LEGALLY OWN A TASER IN MICHIGAN? Yes, but Michigan law places specific restrictions on who may possess and use one.

Under MCL 750.224a, a Michigan resident may possess and reasonably use a device employing electro-muscular disruption technolog, commonly associated with a TASER, if the person:

• Holds a valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
• Possesses a qualifying device that meets Michigan's statutory definition

STUN GUNS ARE NOT TASERS. How do you know the difference?

Stun guns typically cost $10-20 dollars and even if they have a sticker on them that says TAZER, they are not tasers. Michigan's statute specifically regulates qualifying electro-muscular disruption technology devices; the legal treatment of a simple contact stun gun can depend on whether the particular device meets that statutory definition. (Once deployed, the taser may act as a stun gun.)

Tasers are $400+, are neuromuscular incapacitation (not just pain inflicted), have two probes on wires that reach up to 15 feet, both probes must hit the target to be effective, and there is serialized confetti in the one time use cartridges that identify the user.

⚠️ Having a CPL doesn't mean you can use a TASER whenever you feel threatened.
Michigan law says it may be used against another person only under circumstances that would justify the lawful use of physical force.

There are also prohibited places where a CPL holder generally may not carry a TASER, including schools, day-care facilities, sports arenas and stadiums, certain bars, hospitals, and college/university classrooms or dormitories. Parking areas are excluded from the statutory definition of these premises.

Bottom line: In Michigan, a TASER isn't treated like an ordinary self-defense gadget. Know the law before you buy, carry, or use one.

Knowledge matters, especially when it comes to self-defense.

09/19/2026

This just came across my feed and it made me laugh. So much of this is true, unfortunately.

Let's take you back 20 years ago, I had a pocket full of cash and a particular Kimber that I had my eye on. My one true love is a 1911 chambered in .45 and this one fit my needs.

Jim and I went from store to store here locally and low and behold, I found the EXACT one I was looking for.

I stood at the counter while Jim and the boys navigated the rest of the store. I waited. And waited. AND WAITED.

Eventually Jim came over to see what was taking so long.

Only then was I recognized.

The guy came over and immediately started conversation with Jim. Did not even acknowledge me, or the fact that I had been trying to get his attention for the past 15 minutes. (He was busy yucking it up with another guy behind the counter).

I interjected and tried to initiate a sale, and was fluffed off.

I took my money and stormed out of the store, all the while doing the fat girl stomp in the parking lot exclaiming "If I owned a gun store, I would never treat people like that."

Jim took that remark as "Implied Consent" and began the formation of Detroit Arms. And now you know.

We are no longer a gun store, and I'm not behind the counter at Brown Bear anymore since George retired and closed. I can tell you that the folks at Action Impact do not represent what is described here, and for that reason I refer everyone I know to their shop. They are fantastic.

09/19/2026

www.DetroitArms.com Learn life saving skills! Anyone 18 or older can join. Great experience for the whole adult family! Group rate of $99 per person when booked/paid by phone 586-598-5300. Even if you never intend to carry, the knowledge is priceless.

09/18/2026

www.Michigan-CPL-Renewal.com A 3-Hour review of the required training is MANDATORY for ALL renewal applicants. Taking an actual class is not required. Self-study is allowed - this is a guided video-on-demand self-study course available 24/7 and valid for all Michigan counties. Can be done on any internet connected device.

USCCA Certified Instructor available for questions 586-598-5300

09/18/2026

YOU DON'T HAVE TO WANT TO CARRY A GUN TO TAKE A CPL CLASS. In fact, you don't even have to own a gun.

www.DetroitArms.com Our 1-Day Michigan Concealed Carry Class is about something much bigger: YOUR SAFETY.

It's about developing a personal safety plan.

It's about becoming more aware of what's happening around you.

It's about understanding what Michigan law actually allows, and what it doesn't.

It's about knowing when you can legally defend yourself, when you can't, and understanding the enormous responsibility that comes with those decisions.

It's about safe fi***rm handling, storage and shooting fundamentals.

And yes, it's about concealed carry, if that's something you ultimately choose to do.

Some people take our class because they want their CPL.

Some already own fi***rms but never intend to carry them.

Some have never touched a gun.

And some simply want to know more about protecting themselves and the people they love.

They're all welcome here.
No gun required.
No experience required.
No pressure to become a concealed carrier.
Just come ready to learn.

Detroit Arms 1-Day Michigan Concealed Carry Class
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $125 (or less call for info)
www.DetroitArms.com
ALL upcoming classes have seats available!
Next class THIS SUNDAY 9/20/26

Rental fi***rm, indoor range time, eye & ear protection and lunch included.

Because personal safety starts long before you ever reach for a fi***rm.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

🚨 Your CPL photo is NOT your CPL. “I HAVE A PICTURE OF MY CPL ON MY PHONE.” That’s not the same as carrying your CPL.

If you are a Michigan CPL holder and choose to carry a concealed pistol, Michigan law requires you to have:

✅ Your ACTUAL CPL
✅ Your state-issued driver’s license or personal ID

Both must be in your possession while you are carrying.

A photo of your CPL stored on your phone does not replace the requirement to have your license in your possession.

Your CPL isn't much help sitting at home in another wallet.

Carrying your fi***rm? Carry your credentials.

09/18/2026

Www.Michigan-CPL-Renewal.com a 3-Hour review of the required training is mandatory PRIOR to renewal.

09/18/2026

www.DetroitArms.com THIS SUNDAY 9/20 9am-6pm 1-Day Michigan Concealed Carry CCW/CPL Class at Detroit Arms - seats still available. Next class Saturday 9/26. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Same Day Certification.

09/18/2026

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY DOESN’T FOLLOW YOU ACROSS STATE LINES!! “Constitutional carry” or “permitless carry” generally means a state allows qualifying people to carry without first obtaining a concealed carry license.

Michigan is NOT a constitutional carry state. You must possess a valid CPL license in order to concealed carry.

And here’s where travelers can get into trouble: If you live in a constitutional-carry state, your ability to carry there without a permit does not automatically give you the same privilege when you enter Michigan.

Michigan recognizes concealed carry licenses issued to residents by their home states.

In other words, “I don’t need a permit in my state” is not the same thing as possessing a permit Michigan recognizes.

There’s another reason permits still matter: states with permitless carry continue to have licensing systems because a physical concealed carry license can provide benefits when traveling to states that recognize it.

Permitless carry is based on the law of the state you’re standing in. Reciprocity is based on whether another state recognizes your actual license.

Before crossing a state line with a fi***rm, know the laws of the state you’re entering—not just the laws of the state you left.

Michigan State Police specifically advises travelers that they are responsible for complying with the fi***rm laws of the state in which they are carrying.