A nonresident alien, here lawfully, may only possess a firearm to take game as a nonresident under our game and fish laws. Others. A firearm may not be possessed by a person: • who is an illegal alien; • dishonorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces; or • who has renounced U.S. citizenship.
Our online course is just 1 of 3 ways you can obtain your permit to carry. You may also stop in our store or range and get it on demand. Additionally, we have several classes on our schedule that you can enroll in to get your permit.
To obtain a Minnesota permit to carry a pistol, a person must successfully complete a certified firearms safety and legal training course from a certified instructor within one year of application, complete a standardized Minnesota application form, and show proof of identity during application.
Hennepin County residents apply for a permit through the sheriff's office. Other Minnesota residents apply in the county where they live. Out-of-state residents can apply at any sheriff's office in Minnesota.
To obtain a Permit to Carry fill out a Permit to Carry Application and submit it to the sheriff's office in the county where you live. Once received, the office has 30 days to process the application.
Gun Permits You must be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit, if you are a Minnesota resident. You must be at least 21 years of age. You must complete the correct application form. You must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system.
Regardless of the offense type, all felons may not possess a firearm until the sentence has expired, including any period of probation or supervised release. Drug offenders.
Individuals who wish to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun in public in Minnesota must possess a permit to carry. This permit allows the individual to have a handgun in their clothes or on their person, in a motor vehicle, snowmobile or boat.