Weapons: licensing; license to carry a concealed pistol; modify requirement to file in county of residence. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).

Added a mandatory requirement for applicants to complete a pistol safety training course or class to meet the educational requirement for licensure.

Introduced a new fee of $15.00 for individuals requesting classifiable fingerprints be taken by a county clerk or other authorized entity.

Established a strict 45-day processing timeline for the department of state police to complete background checks and issue a license or notice of statutory disqualification.

Modified the application process to require fingerprints to be taken within 45 days of filing, after which the application is considered withdrawn if not completed.

Expanded the definition of 'legal resident' to include active-duty military stationed outside the state and individuals lawfully registered to vote, waiving the standard 6-month physical residency requirement for these groups.

Added a comprehensive list of specific misdemeanor convictions (such as DUI, operating under the influence, and various assaults) that disqualify an applicant if committed within the last 8 years.

Added a comprehensive list of specific misdemeanor convictions (such as operating under the influence and property crimes) that disqualify an applicant if committed within the last 3 years.

Added specific disqualifications regarding mental health, including being found guilty but mentally ill, having a history of involuntary commitment, or filing a statement indicating a diagnosis of mental illness that presents a danger to self or others.

Specified that $26.00 of the initial $100.00 application fee must be deposited into the county's concealed pistol licensing fund, with the remainder going to the state general fund.

Created a new felony offense for intentionally making a material false statement on a concealed pistol license application, punishable by up to 4 years in prison or a $2,500 fine.

Added detailed definitions for key terms including 'felony,' 'misdemeanor,' 'mental illness,' and 'treatment' to ensure consistent application of the law.

Extended the validity of a concealed pistol license to a period of not less than 4 years and more than 5 years from the applicant's date of birth.