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.
There is no waiting period in state law, and federal background checks usually come back instantly. But to buy a handgun or assault-style rifle you do need a permit, which can take some time. It usually takes 7 days to process a permit. That permit allows a person to buy gun for one year.
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.
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.
Minnesota Law Regarding Handguns In Cars It is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota to “carry, hold, or possess” a pistol in a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or boat, or “on or about the person's clothes or the person.” or otherwise possess or control the pistol in a public place without a valid permit. (Minn. Stat. §624.714).
Must be a US citizen or legal alien. Applicants must have a current Minnesota driver's license, Minnesota ID card or passport with supporting residency documentation on their person at the time of application. Must be 21 years or older under federal law to acquire handguns from licensed dealers. Must not be a fugitive.
Description. 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.
You must complete the correct application form. You must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm by any local, state, or federal law. You must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system. You must be a resident of the county in which you are applying if you are a Minnesota resident.