I'm confused. What the heck does the Pistol Purchase Permit have to do with registering a handgun? Granted, I've had my CPL long enough that my memory of the Purchase Permit is a bit hazy but as I remember it the Purchase Permit was simply a permission slip you turned in to the dealer. Once the dealer completes the sale you are then given a Sale Receipt that has the local PD copy, State Police copy, and purchasers copy all bundled together. Once you have your pistol and that critical Sale Receipt you then have 10 days to mail it to your local PD or turn it in at the local police station or sheriffs office.
If you're buying a handgun from a private seller in Michigan, and you do not have a CPL, you must obtain a "permit to purchase" from a police department in the state of Michigan. While it's called a "permit to purchase", or as described under law a "license to purchase, carry, possess, or transport pistol", it's really how you register your pistol. Serial number and everything is put on the form and you turn it into the police. Basically it's an RI-60 form for people who do not have CPLs.
Now, a couple of things that are a bit concerning.
Yes?
First, this is a private sale and from the sound of it a Sale Receipt may have not been obtained or filled out. If that is the case Pawn99 is technically in violation of the law. Because 2 months is way past that 10 day deadline. IIRC it's a civil infraction that carries a 500 dollar fine so chances are that Glock just got a lot more expensive. BTW, at my local PD a Sale Receipt is available at no cost by simply requesting one from the Records Clerk. Anyone planning on purchasing a handgun through a private sale would be wise to keep a few of these on hand in the event a nice bargain comes up.
From the way I read it he went through the required legal process and was simply wondering if he was supposed to receive some sort of notification on whether or not they had registered his pistol. I have registered 3 pistols without a CPL and have received no confirmation nor have I seen anywhere in the law that they're supposed to.
Second concern is that Pawn99 isn't 21 until the 25th of June. I'll admit I'm no lawyer and way past this particular age of majority but I have a vague memory that those under 21 could only purchase a handgun from a member of his immediate family. If I am correct about this that's another violation of the law and Pawn99 can probably kiss his chances of being granted a CPL in the next 5 or 7 years goodbye.
Any person, 18 years of age or older, may purchase a pistol from a private seller in the state of Michigan. Doesn't matter if they're a dad, uncle, cousin, friend, guy you meet behind a bar, or someone you find on MGO selling a gun. So no he is not in violation. I've purchased 3 pistols in Michigan with no issue.
Hopefully this is simply a misunderstanding about what specifically he turned into the PD and he did indeed turn in a Sale Receipt. I also hope that I'm wrong about that immediate family thing and private sales are permitted to those under 21. However, let this be a reminder that when you are dealing with purchasing and registering firearms in today's rather anti gun climate you cannot risk cutting any corners or skating around the Law.
Thankfully you are wrong and it does not appear, based on his post, he has violated any laws.
ETA: Forgot to provide citation!!! I haven't been posting here enough lately!
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(pg...leg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-28-422