Starting this week, the Battle Creek Police Department is temporarily adjusting the station lobby hours.
As of Monday, the BCPD lobby hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The station is at 34 N. Division St. This is a slight change from previous hours, due to staff shortages.
Along with other services, the BCPD will accept firearm license applications during those regular station hours of 8-4.
BCPD staff will process licenses to purchase firearms with due speed and diligence. Please understand that depends on current staffing levels and accompanying station hours, and staff may not issue licenses on the same day.
Applicants seeking a firearm permit on the same day of their application may wish to check with other law enforcement agencies; any Michigan resident can get a license to purchase from any Michigan police department that issues them. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a Michigan photo ID with your current address, and live in Michigan to obtain a license to purchase a firearm from the BCPD.
Contact the BCPD with questions at 269-966-3322, or visit us online at battlecreekmi.gov/police.