How to Sell a Gun Privately in Michigan – Step by Step

This guide walks you through every step of selling a gun privately in Michigan, specific to Michigan state law.

Step by Step: Selling Privately in Michigan

1. Step 1 — Know What It’s Worth: Free estimate from GunPrice.com — based on recent comparable private sales.
2. Step 3 — List Free on GunShare: Add photos, describe condition, list all accessories, set your price.
3. Step 4 — Meet and Transfer: Meet the buyer in a public location. Many Detroit police stations offer safe exchange zones. Verify the buyer’s Michigan ID and complete your bill of sale.
4. Step 5 — Document Everything: Keep the bill of sale and buyer’s ID copy. GunVault.co stores transaction records for free.

Michigan Private Sale Laws

In Michigan, a private sale does not stay between the two of you — state law routes it through a licensed dealer, and skipping that step is the offense. Meet, verify each other’s Michigan residency, and complete a bill of sale. For full documentation, GunTransfer ($50) handles the paperwork.

Bill of Sale Requirements in Michigan

Include: date, make/model/caliber/serial number, sale price, both parties’ full names, Michigan addresses, driver’s license numbers, and signatures.

Safety Tips

• Meet in a public place — police station parking lots in Detroit
• Never meet at your home for a first meeting with an unknown buyer
• Verify the buyer’s Michigan state ID before completing the sale
• Keep the firearm unloaded during transport