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.
For example, your rights to possess a firearm and ammunition can be taken away under Minnesota law because of a criminal conviction, because someone gets an Order for Protection against you, or because you have been committed to a mental health treatment facility in Minnesota or another state.
Processing Time Permit applications must be processed within 30 days.
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. A Permit to Carry is valid for five years and is renewable.
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.
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.
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.
Permit applications must be processed within 30 days.