What is the procedure for buying a handgun?
You must be at least 18 years of age, a US Citizen and live in Garden City. If you are not an US Citizen, you must present your Resident Alien Card and have proof that you have lived in Michigan for at least 90 days. You cannot have any felony convictions or charges that reflect assault, drug charges of any type and or domestic violence.

When you come to the Police Department you will be given a short test and a criminal background check will be made. Providing you pass the test and background check, a purchase permit will be issued. You will have 10 days to purchase a weapon. You then have 10 days from the date of purchase to return your executed paperwork to the police department.

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