.22 LR Buying Guide
Shop .22 LR at ICB Firearms and find the most widely used rimfire cartridge in the world, delivering affordable, low-recoil shooting that makes it the foundation of American marksmanship training, small game hunting, and everyday plinking. Whether you are introducing a new shooter to the fundamentals of safe firearm handling, developing precision skills with a dedicated rimfire rifle, or adding a versatile and economical platform to your collection, our St. Clair Shores selection covers .22 LR rifles, pistols, revolvers, and accessories across every budget and application.
Explore the full .22 LR lineup at ICB Firearms:
- Semi auto rifles: Browse .22 LR semi-automatic rifles for high-volume plinking, rimfire competition, and affordable training that mirrors the manual of arms of a centerfire semi-auto at a fraction of the cost per round.
- Bolt action rifles: Find precision .22 LR bolt action rifles for rimfire benchrest competition, small game hunting, and deliberate marksmanship training where accuracy and trigger discipline are the focus of every shot.
- Single shot rifles: Explore .22 LR single shot rifles for youth hunters, new shooters, and anyone who wants a simple, safe, and affordable platform for Michigan small game hunting and introductory range training.
- Semi auto handguns: Shop .22 LR semi-automatic pistols for affordable handgun training that builds trigger fundamentals, sight picture, and grip skills at a fraction of centerfire ammunition costs, with Michigan CPL holders using them extensively for high-volume practice.
- Revolvers: Browse .22 LR revolvers for a mechanically simple and reliable rimfire handgun option suited for small game hunting, plinking, and new shooter training programs that benefit from the revolver’s straightforward manual of arms.
- Gun parts: Source magazines, sights, triggers, and other components to maintain or upgrade your .22 LR rifle or handgun for improved performance and reliability through every range session and small game hunt.
Local And Compliance Notes
ICB Firearms is the full-service firearms dealer in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and serves customers in the nearby cities of Macomb, Clinton Township, Grosse Pointe, Warren, and Royal Oak. All firearm purchases at ICB Firearms are conducted in full compliance with federal and Michigan state law, including ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check for every firearm sale. Michigan enacted universal background check requirements for all firearm sales, including private transfers, in 2023, and all transactions are processed accordingly.
Buyers must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a .22 LR rifle from a licensed dealer and at least 21 to purchase a .22 LR handgun under federal law, and must meet all applicable state and federal eligibility requirements. Michigan requires a Pistol Purchase Order or valid CPL for .22 LR handgun purchases from a licensed dealer. .22 LR ammunition does not require a background check to purchase for eligible adults. .22 LR is not legal for deer hunting in Michigan but is legal for small game hunting including squirrel and rabbit under current Michigan DNR regulations. Always verify current Michigan DNR regulations for the specific species and season you are hunting.
Michigan’s 2024 safe storage law requires all firearms to be stored securely to prevent access by minors when not under the direct control of an authorized adult. This applies to .22 LR rifles and handguns equally, and a quality safe, lock box, or trigger lock meets the storage requirement. Contact ICB Firearms for help selecting the right .22 LR rifle or handgun, parts, or ammunition for your Michigan small game hunting, training, or plinking application.
