Interesting statistical article about CCW / CPL permits within Michigan after the law change in 2001.  The article includes a map showing CCW registration by County, requirements for obtaining a Michigan Concealed Pistol License, and where a Michigan Concealed Pistol License holder is not allowed to carry and other related links.

Over a quarter of a million (276,000)  CCW / CPL holders in Michigan or four out of every 100 eligible adults in Michigan are licensed.

Ten years after Michigan made it much easier for its citizens to get a license to carry a concealed gun, the predictions of widespread lawless behavior and bloodshed have failed to materialize. Before July 1, 2001 eligible applicants had to prove why they needed to carry a gun for protection.  Now, a nominally sane adult without a felony record can apply for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License for exact requirements visit the Michigan State Police website

The reformers wanted Michigan to join the growing number of states where carrying a concealed gun is the right of anyone and the opponents predicted gun-toting, trigger-happy citizens loose on the streets.  10 years later, both sides of the debate admit they cant see why there was huge debate in the first place.

For the complete article read the Detroit Free Press article