Michigan House Bills Aim to Establish Constitutional Carry

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A group of Michigan House Republicans have introduced a legislative package that would eliminate the requirement to obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) for concealed carry in the state. The bills, known as the constitutional carry package, are designed to remove what supporters describe as unnecessary government barriers to exercising Second Amendment rights. If passed, Michigan would become the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.

Why it matters

The proposed legislation is part of a broader national trend towards expanding gun rights and reducing permitting requirements for concealed carry. Supporters argue that the current CPL requirement converts a constitutional right into a government-issued privilege, while opponents raise concerns about public safety and the elimination of safety training mandates.

The details

The constitutional carry package, consisting of House Bills 5653 through 5657, would eliminate the CPL requirement for concealed carry while still allowing residents to voluntarily obtain a license for reciprocity purposes. The legislation maintains the option to obtain a CPL, but removes the mandate to complete a safety course in order to carry concealed without a license. Supporters argue that most law-abiding gun owners already train with their firearms voluntarily, and that constitutional carry states have not experienced the negative outcomes often predicted by opponents.

• The legislative package was introduced on March 3, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
• If passed, Michigan would become the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The bills await further action in the House Judiciary Committee, with sponsors hopeful for support despite uncertainties about the likelihood of passage.