NOTICE REGARDING TRAINING FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY

The Personal Protection Act, which took effect May 25, 2005, authorizes Public Safety Commissioner Michael Campion to create new training guidelines for any organization or entity wishing to provide firearm training to individuals for the purpose of obtaining a permit to carry a handgun.  

Following is a link to information for firearms instructor certification:

• Standards for Firearms Training Certification

Link to current approved organizations:

• Approved Business Organizations for the MN Personal Protection Act

Minnesota State Statute 624.714 allows qualified individuals to obtain a permit to carry a  pistol in the state.  Permits are issued by all county sheriffs in  Minnesota.

• Application Form - .pdf document
  (Note: This .pdf document has three pages, two pages for the application form and one page for the receipt.  In order to download this document you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader which you may download for free by clicking on the link below.  If you are unable to download this form you may obtain a hard copy at your local county sheriff's office. 

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• Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Where can I appy for a permit to carry a  pistol?
  2. Can I apply for a permit to carry if I am not a U.S. citizen but have permanent resident status in the United States?
  3. Where can I get a permit to carry application?
  4. Can a non-resident mail in a permit to carry application or obtain a Minnesota permit to carry without physically being present?
  5. What are the requirements for getting a permit to carry?
  6. When is a permit to carry not required?
  7. Where can I find a list of approved firearm training classes?
  8. If I am a non-resident, must I take an approved firearms training class in Minnesota in order to get a Minnesota permit to carry?
  9. Do members of the military need to take additional firearms training in order to apply for a permit to carry?
  10. What is the cost for a permit to carry?
  11. How long do I have to wait to get my permit?
  12. How long is my permit valid?
  13. Can I get an emergency permit to carry?
  14. What would prevent me from getting a permit to carry?
  15. Are predatory offenders prohibited from obtaining a permit to carry?
  16. Where is my Minnesota permit valid?
  17. Do I need to have my permit with me when carrying my pistol?
  18. Do I have to disclose to a peace officer that I am a permit holder and carrying a firearm?
  19. Do I need to notify the Sheriff's Office when I move?
  20. Do the address and/or my new driver's license number on my permit to carry need to match the address and/or drivers license number on my driver's license?
  21. What do I do if my permit card is lost or destroyed?
  22. If I have a permit to carry a pistol do I have to conceal the pistol?
  23. If I have a permit to carry a pistol do I need to apply for a permit to purchase if I want to purchase a handgun?
  24. Where am I prohibited from carrying my pistol?
  25. Can private establishments prohibit carrying pistols on their premises?
  26. Can my landlord restrict me from carrying or possessing firearms on residence premises?
  27. Can my employer prohibit carrying pistols in the work place?
  28. Can I prohibit firearms in my private residence?
  29. Can active licensed officers carry in private establishments?
  30. Are there requirements for an out of state sworn Police Officer to carry in Minnesota?
  31. What are the federal laws that govern retired officers carrying firearms?
  32. If I am a resident of a state that does not have reciprocity with Minnesota but have a permit to carry from a state that does, may I carry in Minnesota?
  33. If I am a permit holder from another state traveling in or visiting Minnesota and I do not have a permit to carry that is recognized by Minnesota, where can I legally store my firearms while in Minnesota?
  34. How can I legally transport a firearm from one place to another without obtaining a permit to carry?
  35. Is there a public list of gun permit holders, or can I obtain a list or call local law enforcement to find out individuals in my community who have a permit to carry?
  36. Where can I find a list of out of state gun permits that Minnesota recognizes?
  37. Where can I get a permit to purchase or transfer a gun?
  38. When does my permit expire?
  39. After my five-year permit to carry expires, do I need to retake the approved firearms training class before I apply for a renewal permit?
  40. Where do I renew my permit?
  41. When can I renew my permit?
  42. What is the process for renewing my permit?

  List of Minnesota County Sheriffs

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Permit to Carry Annual Report - This report provides information from 87 Minnesota County Sheriffs related to the issuing of permits to carry under Minnesota State Statute 624.714. 

• 2008 Permit to Carry Report - This report covers the time period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

• 2007 Permit to Carry Report - This report covers the time period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

• 2006 Permit to Carry Report - This report covers the time period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.

•  2005 Permit to Carry Report - This report covers the time period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

• 2003 Permit to Carry Report amended 3/15/04 (.pdf document)
  • Permit to Carry - Appendix C (.pdf document) - This report covers the time period May 28, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
    
• 2001 and 2002 Concealed Carry Study

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