Investigative Division 

The Ann Arbor Police Department processes pistol purchase permits and gun registrations from the Police Reception Desk located in the trailor located at 301 E. Huron (entrance and parking is on Ann St.).

Our hours of operation for this service are Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. (On Aug 4 and 5, 2010, our hours will be 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.  Any questions during this time can be referred to Chris Briney at (734) 794-6900 ext. 49525.)

Any questions should be directed to Detective Greg Jones at (734) 794-6930 (ext. 49307).

QUALIFICATIONS

1) To legally own and use a firearm, you must meet the following criteria:

a) You must be at least 21 years of age, or you must be at least 18 years of age if you are purchasing the firearm from a relative.
b) If you have ever been convicted of a Felony, you will not be eligible.
c) If you have any criminal cases pending against you or old cases without a court disposition, you will not be eligible.
d) If you have any court orders that state you may not purchase or own a firearm, you will not be eligible.
e) You must obtain a Purchase Permit in the County that you reside.
f) You must present a valid Michigan Driver's License, Michigan issued Personal Identification Card or voter's registration card showing a City of Ann Arbor address in conjunction with a valid government-issued photo identification.  We will not accept expired identifications.

PURCHASE PERMITS

1) To purchase a pistol, you must first come into the Police Department and obtain a Purchase Permit. Our hours of operation for this service are Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. (On Aug 4 and 5, 2010, our hours will be 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.  Any questions during this time can be referred to Chris Briney at (734) 794-6900 ext. 49525.)
2) Again, you will have to show a valid picture I.D.
3) You will be asked to fill out a general questionnaire and also be required to take a short quiz regarding handgun rules and safety.  The quiz consists of 15 true or false questions. 70% is considered passing.
4) We will do a background check to verify that you meet all the qualifications.  Although this may be done the same day, the process for reviewing and approving applications may take several days. Background checks are processed within three business days of completing the questionnaire and quiz.
5) Once you have been approved, you will be issued a Purchase Permit. There is no cost for a permit. You will have 10 days from that date to obtain your handgun. You will then have ten days from the date you purchased your gun to return the agency copy and the MSP copy of the License to Purchase to the Ann Arbor Police Department Pistol Registration Office.

PISTOL REGISTRATION

You are no longer required by statute to return with the newly purchased pistol for a safety inspection. 

1) After purchasing your handgun, you must return the agency copy and the MSP copy of the license to purchase to the Ann Arbor Police Department Pistol Registration Office.  You may leave the two copies at the Police Front Desk after hours or you may mail them to:

Ann Arbor Police Department Pistol Registration Office
PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI  48107-8647

Helpful links on firearms regulations include:

The Michigan State Police firearms website at:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

The Michigan State Police firearms registration website at: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654-138642--,00.html

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 

ANN ARBOR CRIME MAP INFORMATION

On a weekly basis the Ann Arbor News is given major crime statistics from us to produce a crime map and it is published every Friday in the local section of the paper. On a monthly basis the Ann Arbor Observer is given major crime statistics from us to produce a crime map and it is published monthly in their magazine. Both of these publications are kept on file at the Ann Arbor Public Library and if citizens have questions we will try to answer them.

For more information call PSS Adele El-Ayoubi, Crime Analyst at (734) 794-6933 or email ael-ayoubi@a2gov.org.

POLICE ACTION ON A BAD CHECK

Before a police report will be taken on a Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Check or a Account Closed Check a 5-day Bad Check Notice (pdf) must be sent to the account holder to satisfy Michigan State Statue.  The Bad Check Notice (pdf) must be sent certified mail, return receipt requested deliverable to addressee only to the person who made the check.  A copy of this notice should be kept by sender.

If the account holder does not respond or comply to the Bad Check Notice then a Washtenaw County Restitution Program Check Complaint Form must be submitted.

If this action fails then a criminal complaint may be filed in person at the Ann Arbor Police Department Front Desk.

Criteria for police action on a bad check, non-sufficient fund check, and closed account check:

1. No two party checks.
2. Single owner check.
3. Check must be for $50.00 or more.
4. Identity of check writer known to recipient or positive identification - drivers license or personal ID card number - must be verified and written on check by clerk.
5. Must be reported to police within 60 days after receiving it back from the bank.
6. Five day bad check notice must be sent certified mail (return receipt requested).
7. No partial payments can be accepted by receiver of bad check.
8. No post dated checks.
9. No rent payment checks.