{"id":936,"date":"2024-04-01T10:26:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=936"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:34:30","slug":"gun","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/sheriff\/gun\/","title":{"rendered":"Gun Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EFF2F5&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_module=&#8221;11975&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; separator_text=&#8221;\/&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#8fa7c5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OC-Sheriffs-Office-Logo-scaled.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Ottawa County Sheriff&#8217;s Badge&#8221; title_text=&#8221;OC Sheriffs Office Logo&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Sheriff Badge&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;120px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A criminal background check must be conducted on the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>purchaser<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>prior to the purchase of any firearm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All purchasers MUST obtain a License to Purchase RI-010a (LTP) from a Law Enforcement Agency BEFORE purchasing a firearm<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>unless an exception below applies.<\/p>\n<p>Exceptions to LTP Requirement:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Purchasers who hold a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) may purchase a firearm without an additional background check.<\/li>\n<li>Purchasers who hold a valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) may purchase a firearm without an additional background check. All purchases and registration of handguns is recorded on the Firearm Sales Record form RI-060.<\/li>\n<li>Purchasers who are currently licensed in Michigan as sworn law enforcement officers may purchase a firearm without an additional background check. All purchases and registration of handguns is recorded on the Firearm Sales Record form RI-060.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone purchasing a &#8220;non-pistol&#8221; (shotgun or rifle) from an FFL dealer, does not need an LTP. The FFL will run a NICS check prior to the sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For each of these exceptions, all firearm purchases are recorded on the Firearm Sales Record form RI-060. For pistol sales, the SELLER returns the<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Police Department\/Sheriff&#8217;s Office Copy<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>to the SELLER&#8217;s local law enforcement agency. The agency uses this copy to register the pistol in the purchaser&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<p>If you meet the criteria for the Pistol Sales Record form RI-060, it is available at the Michigan State Police Firearms website.<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Use ONLY the current version.<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Transactions recorded on old forms may not meet current legal requirements and may be rejected.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;License to Purchase RI-010a (LTP)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The License to Purchase (LTP) application is obtained at a law enforcement agency. If you would like to apply for a license to purchase a firearm, you must report in person to the Ottawa County Sheriff&#8217;s Office located at the County of Ottawa Fillmore Street Complex in West Olive between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday. You may call our office to schedule an appointment to apply (616-738-4025). You will need your valid Michigan Driver&#8217;s License\/or a Michigan State ID, with your current address to apply. We offer notary services for $10.00. The LTP is valid for 30 days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content=\"\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"fk3wnc-accordion-label\" aria-hidden=\"false\" id=\"fk3wnc-accordion\">\n<p>Once the notarized LTP application is filed in person at our office, we will start the background check process. We don&#8217;t process these while you wait. We process all applications in the order they are received. Once completed, we will mail approved LTPs to the applicant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Pistol Registration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The SELLER is required to return the <em>Licensing Authority<\/em>\u00a0copy within 10 days of the purchase.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content=\"\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b6lfjv-accordion-label\" aria-hidden=\"false\" id=\"b6lfjv-accordion\">\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Pistol purchases made with an LTP require the SELLER return the<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Licensing Authority<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>copy of the LTP to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><u>agency that issued the permit<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Pistol purchases made on a Firearm Sales Record (RI-060) require the SELLER return the<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Police Department\/Sheriff&#8217;s Office Copy<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><u>seller&#8217;s local law enforcement agency<\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please mail all registration documents to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Ottawa County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<br \/>Firearm Records<br \/>12220 Fillmore Street<br \/>West Olive, MI 49460<\/p>\n<p>The purchaser must maintain their copy with the firearm for at least 30 days. We recommend keeping your copy with your other important papers after 30 days have passed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Tips for Success&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect yourself \u2013 Seller must return registration copy, but the BUYER can protect themselves to prove registration by keeping the purchaser copy of the form. The purchaser is required to keep their copy with the firearm for 30-days, but<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>we recommend you keep it as long as your own the firearm<\/strong>. Keep it with your other important documents.<\/li>\n<li>There are NEW forms &#8211;<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Use only current forms<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>to ensure timely registration\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><span>\u00a0<\/span>White paper ONLY<\/li>\n<li>Complete in INK<\/li>\n<li>Writing on forms must be legible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Plan ahead \u2013 the approval process is generally quick, but we do not process these while you wait. We process in the order they are received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a7414aa3-8a27-4932-80b7-62500238f8a2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concealed Pistol License (CPL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPL applications and fingerprints are handled by the Clerk\/Register of Deeds Office.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/clerk\/vital-records\/cpl\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;dce2464f-68ab-4ff5-9cf2-c738204f17ea&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Michigan State Police offers <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.michigan.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span><\/span>ICHAT<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Internet Criminal History Access Tool) on their website. ICHAT includes criminal convictions anywhere in Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; module_id=&#8221;fingerprinting&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fingerprinting<\/h2>\n<p>Fingerprinting is offered by the Sheriff\u2019s Office at our Fillmore Street location Monday-Friday 8:00am \u2013 4:00pm. The fees for fingerprinting vary depending on the reason you are being fingerprinted.\u00a0<strong>You MUST have government issued photo identification showing your date of birth with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"medium-8 columns\">\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Fingerprinting is offered by appointment only.<\/li>\n<li>Please allow at least 45 minutes for your appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Appointments can be scheduled online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#appointment&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Schedule an Appointment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;LiveScan \u2013 Electronic Submission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>If you need electronic (LiveScan) submission of your fingerprints for a State and\/or Federal background check, such as for teaching, <strong>you must provide the\u00a0proper form<\/strong> from the organization requesting prints. This form includes Purpose Code and Requesting Agency Identifier for the organization. This data ensures the proper fee is charged, and the response is directed to the correct organization. We cannot provide these codes for you. Most LiveScan print submissions cost $58.25 depending on the print purpose code. If you need printed cards in addition to the electronic submission, the cost is $15 for two cards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Court Ordered&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you have been ordered by an Ottawa County Court to provide fingerprints for a criminal charge, you must schedule an appointment, and bring the Court order, Government Issued PHOTO ID. (If your Photo ID was seized at the time of the arrest, bring supporting ID documents with you.) There is no fee for court ordered prints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Paper Print Cards&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you need paper fingerprint cards, our fee is $15 for two cards. We provide State of Michigan (RI-008) and\/or FBI applicant (FD-258) cards. If your organization is providing Michigan and\/or FBI print cards, do not pre-fill your information. Our system prints your data and our agency data on the cards when we print them. We can only print on Michigan (RI-008) and\/or FBI applicant (FD-258) cards. The fee remains the same if you provide the cards or use ours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Criminal Justice (CJ) Employment\/Vendor&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you have been asked to submit fingerprints for employment with a criminal justice agency, or as a vendor providing services to a criminal justice agency, you must schedule an appointment for prints. You must bring government issued PHOTO ID and form provided by the organization requesting the prints. 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