Shotgun lengths of Michigan.

[Tarbashh]

Hey folks! So, I have a quick question...
I live in Michigan, and I'm setting up a home defense shotgun. As it is right now the Barrel is 19" and it's about 29-1/2" overall with the pistol grip.
Now, it's to my understanding that up until a couple years ago in Michigan guns between 26" and 30" needed to be registered as a pistol. However that's no longer the case, right?
So, long story short, I'm wondering if my shotgun as is needs to be registered, or am I all good?
Thanks in advance!

 

[CoalTrain49]

Call your local county sheriff or the chief of police if you live in a city.

 

[rcmodel]

Any store that sells guns can give you a more knowledgable answers then I can in Kansas.

However, I can use Google in Kansas, as I'm sure you can there too.

Michigan firearms laws.
See section 28.421 (E).

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/firearms.pdf

It sounds like 26" OAL is the determining factor.

But, don't take my word for it.
Ask a local gun store.
They are very aware of what the laws are.

rc

 

[USAF_Vet]

Your shotgun is fine. No need to register. No WAY to register anymore.

 

[Tarbashh]

Thanks, guys. I did Google it, and was pretty confident that it was 26". I guess I was just looking for someone else to confirm it...

 

[smalls]

Yep, we got rid of that requirement. Although it was stupid you had to register such long guns, it was kinda nice being able to keep it loaded in your vehicle with a CPL

 

[Tarbashh]

If the shotgun was registered as a pistol before they changed it isn't it grandfathered in? I thought I read that somewhere.
I dunno, I'm just happy that I don't have to register my shotgun.

 

[smalls]

If the shotgun was registered as a pistol before they changed it isn't it grandfathered in? I thought I read that somewhere.

Yes, as long as you are the same owner from when the law was in effect. I assumed this was a new shotgun.

 

[Tarbashh]

It is new.
I was just asking about them being grandfathered in in reference to being able to carry them in a car loaded with a CPL. Just a curiosity thing, I guess.

 

[pjeski]

For good answers on questions like this, visit Michigan gun owners. They have a legal forum with three attorneys moderating. Answers to your questions are there.

http://www.migunowners.org/forum/forum.php

 

[Tarbashh]

Oh, cool man. I set up an account on there last night, and asked them. They also confirmed that my shotgun is all good. Thanks for your help, folks!