CHANGES TO THE LICENSE TO PURCHASE AND PISTOL REGISTRATION LAWS (Senate Bill 370, House Bill 4490 & House Bill 4491) BEGINNING JANUARY 7, 2009

FORMS THAT ARE AFFECTED:

RI-10 Individual License to Purchase

-Four part form, instead of three parts -Yellow paper instead of green -Additional fields are required; telephone number, race, sex, and printed name of seller

RI-60 Pistol Sales Record (For Concealed Weapon Permit Holders)

-Responsibility for completing forms changed from the seller to the purchaser -Four part form, instead of three parts -Additional fields are required; barrel length, zip code, county, race, sex, purchaser’s telephone number, seller’s signature, and seller’s printed name

CHANGES IN THE LAW:

Physically presenting a pistol to the local Police agency for Safety Inspection is no longer a requirement, but is still an option. Pistol registration can now be completed by mailing the registration (MSP and local agency copies) document (License to Purchase or Pistol Sales Record) to the local police agency. Registration is still required. Again, this can be completed by presenting the pistol to your local police agency or by mailing the MSP copy and local agency copy to the Lansing Police Department within 10 calendar days.

The purchaser and seller must complete and sign all four parts.

Print neatly and clearly, in blue or black ink, with all the correct information. Remember, if your writing is not legible, the pistol registration can not be completed.

Purchaser must maintain a copy of the form on their person for 30 days while in possession of the pistol.

Violation of any of the pistol laws is still a crime. Penalties may include jail, fines, loss of your rights to possess and purchase firearms, and forfeiture of your pistol.

Remember, the license to purchase must be used anytime a pistol is transferred from one person to another. Exception: If the purchaser holds a valid Concealed Weapons permit and utilizes the RI-60 Pistol Sales Record.

12/2008 jmp