ccw

Most still refer to it as a CCW. However, Michigan as do many other states refer to it as a Concealed Pistol License AKA CPL

SHONOFF98 said:

Concealed Pistol License anyone who actually has one would know that

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Never said that I had one, I want one and now I have the correct information of what it is called from someone who obviously does have a CPL. Thanks

a revolver is a pistol

stems&seeds said:

a revolver is a pistol

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LOL!!

I love when people call a CPL a CCW, a magazine a "clip", and now I guess a revolver isn't a pistol......ha ha.

So what if I had this under my coat: http://www.shortrifles.com/catalog.htm

Damn, is that a machine gun under your coat or are you just REALLY happy to see me?????? LOL. Never seen that one before. Cool.

As per CPL laws, a revolver is certainly considered as a pistol and therefore falls under the same license. I'm sorry should have clarified, yes there is a difference between a revolver and a pistol as far as the actual definition is concerned.

bowlfullofbliss said:

LOL!!

I love when people call a CPL a CCW, a magazine a "clip", and now I guess a revolver isn't a pistol......ha ha.

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I love it when ignorant people talk out their ass.

When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder.

stems&seeds said:

As per CPL laws, a revolver is certainly considered as a pistol and therefore falls under the same license. I'm sorry should have clarified, yes there is a difference between a revolver and a pistol as far as the actual definition is concerned.

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Don't know about your state but our CHL is for revolver only or pistol and revolver, it depends on which one you qualify with. Pistol covers carrying a revolver a revolver only prohibits one from carrying a pistol

sheapdog420 said:

So what if I had this under my coat: http://www.shortrifles.com/catalog.htm

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I would say legal. ......But officer, it has a pistol grip.

sheapdog420 said:

So what if I had this under my coat: http://www.shortrifles.com/catalog.htm

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grobofotwanky said:

I would say legal. ......But officer, it has a pistol grip.

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Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) are not legal in Michigan.

Michigan does allow 'michigan pistols' to be carried openly or concealed, as you can any other pistol.


The FEDERAL definition of a rifle, states that it needs a minimum 16" barrel, and be a minimum of 26" in length.

Michigan says a rifle has a 16" minimum barrel, and a 30" minimum length.

Thus, those guns defined by federal law as rifles, that have a 16" minimum barrel, and a length between 26" and 30" are considered pistols in Michigan. As far as I know, MI is the only state that strays from the Federal definition.

Thus, if you were to make a rifle that is defined as a pistol under michigan law it would be LEGAL for you to carry that rifle loaded in your car, just as you can a handgun (with CPL of course), but would NOT be applicable to any reciprocity in other states, since it is considered a rifle, and not a handgun outside of Michigan

Bonzi Lighthouse said:

I love it when ignorant people talk out their ass.

When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder.

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Alright Wiki boy, I'm going shooting at the Firing Line owned and operated by police this week. I'll see what they think of the defination from a website that anyone can add content to.