City of Garden City, Michigan Frequently Asked Questions
Garden City, Michigan
I WANT TO BUY A HANDGUN. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR THIS?
First of all, 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 to take 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 (including the issue date of the permit) to purchase a weapon. You then have 10 days from the day you purchase the weapon to bring it back (unloaded) to the Police Department to have it registered.
Contact: Garden City Police Department
