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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.234f (2026)

Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE


Act 328 of 1931


750.234f Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 234f.

    (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual less than 18 years of age shall not possess a firearm in public except under the direct supervision of an individual 18 years of age or older.

    (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an individual less than 18 years of age who possesses a firearm in accordance with part 401 (wildlife conservation) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.40101 to 324.40119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or part 435 (hunting and fishing licensing) of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.43501 to 324.43561 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. However, an individual less than 18 years of age may possess a firearm without a hunting license while at, or going to or from, a recognized target range or trap or skeet shooting ground if, while going to or from the range or ground, the firearm is enclosed and securely fastened in a case or locked in the trunk of a motor vehicle.

    (3) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.

History: Add. 1990, Act 321, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Oct. 13, 1992 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2007–2021 · leading case: Capital Area Dist. Library v. Michigan Open Carry, Inc., 826 N.W.2d 736 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012).
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Capital Area Dist. Library v. Michigan Open Carry, Inc., 826 N.W.2d 736 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012). “227d; intentionally aiming or pointing a firearm at or toward another person, MCL 750.”
Lelito v. Monroe, 729 N.W.2d 564 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “MCL 750.234f (prohibiting possession of a firearm by a minor but for narrowly drawn exceptions).”
People of Michigan v. Carvin Levelle Bailey, No. 344779 (Mich. Ct. App. Mar. 17, 2020). · cites it 2× “In closing argument, the prosecution argued that defendant could not argue self-defense because he was guilty of an uncharged crime: minor in possession of a firearm, MCL 750.234f. The trial court properly instructed the jury on the elements of felony firearm and AWIM, as well…”
Est. of Jaden Winters v. Thomas L Santo, No. 350573 (Mich. Ct. App. Mar. 11, 2021). “MCL 750.234f (prohibiting possession of a firearm by a minor but for narrowly drawn exceptions).”
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