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Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will reform how licenses for concealed pistols are issued in Michigan.
The bills will streamline the process across all counties, dissolving county gun boards and transferring all application and licensing duties to county clerks and the Michigan State Police.
The Governor says he appreciates that the Legislature revamped the legislation, removing any unintended consequences that could have put domestic abuse victims in danger.
Snyder vetoed similar bills last year because he said they contained language that would have lifted a concealed weapon prohibition for people who had a personal protection order against them.
The bills also require the State Police to establish an online permit renewal system by October 2018. The change makes Michigan the 47th state to update its concealed pistol licensing process in this similar manner.
The bills will take effect December 1.
