How old do you have to be to open carry in Michigan?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on May 03, 2026
Herein, what is the law for open carry in Michigan?
Yes. You can open carry in Michigan as long as you are eighteen years old and do not have any state or federal prohibition to possess firearms. You also do not need a permit to open carry in the state, except if you are a non-resident.
Subsequently, question is, do you need a license to open carry a handgun in Michigan? In Michigan, it is legal for a person to carry a firearm in public as long as the person is carrying the firearm with lawful intent and the firearm is not concealed. You will not find a law that states it is legal to openly carry a firearm. A CPL holder is not required by law to carry a pistol concealed.
Then, can a 17 year old open carry in Michigan?
In Michigan, a person under the age of 18 generally may not possess a firearm in public except under the direct supervision of an adult 18 years of age or older.
Can I open carry a loaded gun in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan is an open carry state because there is no law that says it is illegal to do so. "In Michigan, it is legal for a person to carry a firearm in public as long as the person is carrying the firearm with lawful intent and the firearm is not concealed.