Weapon & Firearm Information

Handgun Purchase Permits/Registrations

These are available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday as well as Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays). Proof of citizenship and Taylor residency are required.

DO NOT bring firearms into the police department unless specifically instructed. If directed to bring in a firearm you must check in at the front desk for further instructions.

Requirements to Obtain a License to Purchase (LTP):

  • 18 years of age (to purchase from a private citizen in Michigan) or 21 (to purchase from a federally licensed dealer).
  • All applicants will have a clearance check completed, regardless of the number of times they have applied in the past.
  • Must not be otherwise legally prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm (i.e. felony conviction; assault conviction).
  • There is no fee for a License to Purchase (LTP). One permit is needed for each weapon.
  • United States citizen or Resident Legal Alien (must show I-551 card).
  • Valid identification showing a Taylor residential address - not a P.O. Box.

Concealed Weapons Permit

Obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) packet from the Michigan State Police website and follow the instructions on the County Clerks website. The State police website will contain the requirements to obtain a license. The Taylor Police Department cannot process a CPL application. 

Release of Firearms

Firearms cannot be released to persons with felony conviction records. Persons picking up handguns must provide a valid gun registration for those weapons at the time of release. In cases where a weapon was confiscated as a result of a domestic violation,  the owner must obtain a court order mandating the release of those weapons if they still meet the requirements to legally own, carry or possess.

A property release must be requested with a request for return of property form. The form must first be authorized for release by the officer in charge of the case. The owner of said property must be able to legally own, carry or possess a firearm. The firearm must also have not been used contrary to Michigan or Federal statutes which would qualify as a firearms forfeiture. Any questions regarding release of property may be directed to the Property Unit at 734-374-4061.

Safe Keeping of Firearms

The Taylor Police Department does not store firearms for any reason. Owners must store firearms in accordance to State and Federal regulations.