Supporting our communities. Navigating firearm safety laws.
The Michigan Firearm Law Implementation Program (M-FLIP) provides free resources, training, and technical assistance to help Michiganders understand our state’s firearm safety laws and how they work.
ABOUT USMichigan’s Firearm Safety Laws
In 2023, Michigan passed a series of comprehensive firearm safety laws. These laws include an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO, or red-flag) law and a secure storage law, among others.
On this page, find a list of resources and information regarding each of these laws and laws like them, what they do, what they require, and how to practice firearm safety in the state of Michigan.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag orders, are a tool to prevent firearm violence, including suicides, homicides, mass shootings, and firearm assaults.
Secure Firearm Storage
Secure firearm storage involves storing firearms unloaded, separate from ammunition, and locked through a variety of methods.
Michigan’s Other Firearm Safety Laws
With the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO, or red-flag) and secure storage laws, Michigan passed an updated background check law and a domestic violence misdemeanor firearm possession ban.
Request Technical Assistance
If your organization is interested in receiving free training and technical assistance regarding these laws, how to use them, or educating your communities about them, submit a training request form.
Training and Resources
Find a variety of training and informational materials, videos, toolkits, and more, on ERPOs and Secure Firearm Storage. Also find research articles on ERPO and Secure Storage to better understand the effectiveness of these laws and how they work to reduce firearm violence