Two Ways You Can Legally Own A Taser In Michigan

An unfortunate part of life is that there are bad people among us who will do bad things to you.

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Because of that, some people choose to own a gun for protection.

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Several of my female friends, who find themselves in dark and isolated places, don't feel comfortable carrying a gun around, so instead they carry pepper spray on a keychain, just in case someone approaches them with bad intentions.

If that's something you're considering, make sure you follow the law so you don't get into trouble.

Now if you're thinking about getting a taser for protection there are a few ways to legally do so.

Two Ways You Can Legally Own A Taser In Michigan

The first way someone can have a taser in Michigan is if there in law enforcement.

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I'm assuming that doesn't apply to you so let's go over the second option.

If you're an adult over the age of 18 in Michigan, you can legally own and possess a Taser, but you must have a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

What Is A CPL

A Concealed Pistol Licenses or as it's often called (CPL) is a permit that allows someone in Michigan to legally carry a handgun in a concealed manner, either on yourself or in your vehicle.

How Do You Get A CPL

The state of Michigan has several many requirements and boxes you have to check to get a CPL but some of the main ones include:

Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted into the United States.
Be a legal resident of Michigan and reside in Michigan for at least six months immediately prior to application.

As with anything in life, you should do more research to find out what will work best for you and your protection.

The most important thing is to make sure you are informed and properly following the law; otherwise, you could get hurt and possibly get in trouble with the law if you are doing something illegal.

If you have other legal questions, you might just find the answers to them below.

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