| Carrying
a Concealed Weapon (CCW) |
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| Concealed
Weapons Licensing Board |
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| The
Board is responsible for review and approval or disapproval
of applications for concealed weapons licenses. It is
comprised of a representative from the Prosecuting Attorney's
Office, the Michigan State Police, and the Sheriff's Department.
The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Board, but
does not approve or disapprove applications. |
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| Concealed
Pistol Application and Instructions |
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| CCW
2002 PA719. Effective 7/1/03 . Makes
the following changes to the CCW law: |
 Increases
the application fee both new and renewal to $105.00, which
covers all costs, including fingerprinting. Checks or
money orders are made payable to the County Clerk's office. |
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Increases
the CCW license term from 3 to 5 years. |
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| A
complete copy of the new CCW law is available at your
local library or on the internet at: www.msp.state.mi.us |
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| Fees: |
$105.00
at time of filing. |
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| Concealed
pistol application kits are provided during normal business
hours by the following: |
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County
Sheriff |
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Local
Police Agencies |
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County
Clerk |
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| Concealed
pistol application kits are free of charge to individuals
who wish to apply for a license to carry a concealed pistol. |
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| Concealed
pistol application kits include the following: |
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Written
procedure to obtain a concealed pistol permit |
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Application
form |
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Written
procedure to appeal and the appeal process form if denied
a concealed pistol permit |
| Fingerprint
card (fingerprints taken by the local Sheriff's Department) |
| Reference
numbers for current pistol safety training entities |
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| Processing
Application & Renewals |
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Applicant
files their application with the County Clerk in the county
in which the individual resides. This must include: |
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A
copy of the certificate of completion of the pistol safety
training course (not needed for renewals) |
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A
passport quality photograph. This can be taken at the County Clerk's Office. The fee is $6.00. |
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Applicant
pays fee of $105.00 to the County Clerk
at the time of filing. |
| Applicant
receives a receipt for payment. |
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Applicant
provides receipt to the Sheriff's Department indicating
application fee payment. |
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Applicant
has fingerprints taken by the Sheriff's Department. |
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Sheriff
Department forwards fingerprints to the Michigan State
Police for processing. |
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Once
County Gun Board recieves the fingerprint comparison report
and FBI clearance, they will issue or deny the license.
The St. Joseph County Gun Board meets the second Tuesday
of each month. |
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| For
more information, visit www.michigan.gov/msp |
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