Firearm Permits / Gun Registration

For any new gun registration law questions, please call Michigan State Police Firearms Unit at 517-241-1917.

Firearm Permit
For Barry County Residents (Hastings City residents must go to Hastings City Police Department)
If you have a current CPL, use the link below to print and fill out your own Firearms Sales Record. 
MSP RI-060 Pistol Sales Record
If you are buying a firearm from a private party or inheriting a firearm within 30 days, you need to apply for a Purchase Permit. 
Purchase Permits are issued Monday thru Friday 9am to 3:30pm. 
Bring the following:
  • Michigan Driver’s License or Michigan ID (valid with current address)
  • $5 cash (exact amount – no change is available) per permit which is valid for 1 firearm - if you are purchasing / inheriting multiple guns, you will need to purchase multiple permits 

A Permit to Purchase is valid for 30 days.

 Handgun Registration (long gun registration does not need to be returned)
Return the Licensing Authority copy of the Firearms Sales Record to our office within 10 days of purchase/transfer.
  • To return by mail, send to: Barry County Sheriff’s Office 1212 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058.
  • To return in person, place in the brown box by the front door. (Open 24/7)
After registration is completed, you will NOT be contacted unless there is a problem with your document.

Do not bring the handgun in for inspection as we no longer require this step.