You are legally allowed to carry a firearm in the state of Minnesota assuming you follow all the necessary steps. Today, we explain the process for obtaining your conceal carry permit in Minnesota, and the expectations that go along with having that permit.
Conceal Carry in Minnesota
The process for obtaining a permit to carry is rather straightforward. For Minnesota residents, they can obtain one by submitting an application and other necessary documents to the sheriff in the county you reside in. Non-residents can apply to any Minnesota county sheriff.
For starters, you’ll need to fill out the permit to carry application. You can pick one of these up at your local sheriff’s office or by visiting the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension website. But simply filing out the application and handing it in isn’t the only requirement. In order to get your conceal carry license, a person must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be eligible to possess a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.714.
- Not be listed in the state’s criminal gang investigation system.
- Be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit.
- Provide certificate of completed authorized firearms training. Training by a certified instructor must be completed within one year of original or renewal application.
Assuming you meet all the above conditions, you should be able to secure a permit to carry a firearm in Minnesota.
Helpful Permit To Carry Information
Below, you can find some helpful information about some common conceal carry questions.
- Click here to see a list of places where you can complete your firearm training course.
- The cost of your first permit to carry will not exceed $100, but the exact cost is determined by your local sheriff’s office. Renewals will not cost more than $75 and again vary by department.
- The county sheriff must approve or deny your permit to carry application within 30 days of submission.
- Permits to carry are valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
- Individuals convicted of a predatory offense cannot obtain a conceal carry permit.
- You can take the firearm out of the county you registered it in, but out of state may be a different story. Examine the laws before traveling across state lines with your permit. Also, many businesses and related venues do not allow conceal carry weapons on their property.
- You must carry your permit with you at all times that you are carrying the firearm.
- You do not need to tell a police office about your conceal carry weapon unless they ask if you are carrying, but many training facilities and police ask that pedestrians calmly tell the officer at the beginning of the interaction that they are a licensed permit holder who is carrying their weapon, but do not make any movements towards the weapon to show it to the officer unless they ask to see it.
- You must notify the issuing sheriff’s office about a permanent address change within 30 days of moving, or you’re guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
- Employers can restrict permit to carry firearms in their establishments, but landlords cannot keep a person from lawfully owning a weapon with a permit to carry.
