Pistol Forms

• Pistol Purchase Application Click here.
  
  
• Basic Pistol Safety Questionnaire Click Here.
  
  
• Basic Pistol Safety Study pamphlet click here
  
  

1. Complete an “Application and License to Purchase a Pistol.
   
   
2. Complete and pass a 15 question true or False “Basic Pistol Safety Questionnaire”.  You Must pass with a minimum of 70%.  
   
   
3. Turn in both the application and questionnaire in person at the Ann Arbor Police Department at 301 E. Huron on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
   
   The office will be closed on May 4, 18, & 25, 2012.
   
   
4. You must meet all state and federal qualifications to legally own a firearm.
   
   
5. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a handgun from a gun shop or you must be at least 18 years of age if you are purchasing the handgun from a private citizen.
   
   
6. If you have ever been convicted of a Felony, you will not be eligible.
   
   
7. If you have a pending felony charge or an active warrant against you you will not be eligible.
   
   
8. If you have any court orders that state you may not purchase or own a firearm, you will not be eligible.
   
   
9. You must obtain a License to Purchase  in the local police jurisdiction that you reside.
   
   
10. You must present either a valid Michigan Driver's License or a  valid Michigan  Personal Identification Card. You may present a current  voter's registration card showing a current City of Ann Arbor address in conjunction with Michigan Driver's License or a  valid Michigan  Personal Identification Card to show that resdie with in the city. We will not accept expired identifications.
    
    
11. A background check will be done within three business days of completing the test to verify that you meet all the qualifications. It may take several days to review and process your application.
    
    
12. Once your application has been approved, you will be issued a License to Purchase. There is no cost for a permit. You will have 10 days from the date your permit was issued to obtain your handgun.
    
    
13. You have ten days from the date you take possession of 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, Front Desk or you may mail them to:

            Ann Arbor Police Department Pistol Registration Office:

           PO Box 8647

           Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647

If you have any questions please contact:

Chris Briney.(734) 794-6930 (ext. 49307). or email at: Cbriney@a2gov.org

You may also pick up a Pistol Application Packet that contains all forms listed above anytime at Police Front Desk.