Permit to Carry Process (MN Specific)
02/21/2022
Permit to Carry Process
(Minnesota Specific)
Thinking about getting your Permit to Carry but not entirely sure what the process looks like? Well, good news! I am going to lay out the process for you that we go through here at The Modern Sportsman!
First thing’s first
Firearms experience. Do you need it? Should you have it? In my opinion, you should have at the least, some basic knowledge of how a firearm, specifically a handgun, works and the basic safety rules ingrained before you take a Permit to Carry class. During the test portion of the class, you will be shooting a handgun at a target in our indoor range. The instructor is there to assess and monitor the class. The instructor is not there to teach you how to hold, shoot, aim, or safely handle a firearm. You should come prepared with that information before you sign up for the class. If you are a beginner and new to firearms but are looking to get your Permit to Carry, I recommend you take our Basic Pistol class first. It covers just about everything you need to know to get started and become more comfortable with a handgun.
Requirements
Are there any requirements needed to obtain a MN Permit to Carry? Yes. There are a few requirements. According to the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), an individual:
-Must be at least 21 years of age.
-Must complete an application form.
-Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.714.
-Must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system.
-Must be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit, if you reside in Minnesota. Non-residents may apply to any Minnesota county sheriff.
-Must provide certificate of completed authorized firearms training. Training by a certified instructor must be completed within one year of an original or renewal application. (624.714, Subd. 2a)
Scheduling/Signing up
When you are ready to sign up, you can go to our website themodernsportsmanonline.com and go to our Training tab. There, you will see the different courses we offer. You will go to the Permit to Carry course. There is a drop-down box where you will need to select the date and time of your class you would like to attend. We offer our Permit to Carry class every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The cost of our Permit to Carry class is $89.99. This cost covers the class instruction, range time, and rental handgun if necessary. The cost of any ammo is a separate fee. Once you select your date and time, you will be able to check out. Once you have finished checking out, you will be scheduled for that class on the date you chose!
Class details
Our Permit to Carry class here at The Modern Sportsman is a four (4) hour long course that provides you with the most current and up to date information. The majority of the class will be in our training room where the instructor will go over topics that include Firearms Safety, Fundamentals of Shooting, Use of Force, Alternatives to Deadly Force, Conflict Avoidance, State Statutes, Court Proceedings, Understanding the Parameters of your Permit, Your Legal Rights in the Home, Firearm and Ballistic Considerations, Methods of Carry, Physical and Psychological Reactions, Tactical Considerations and Law Enforcement Encounters. For the shooting portion of the class, you will use our indoor range. We have rental firearms if you do not have a handgun of your own to use. The instructor will provide you with the details of the test once the class is ready to shoot. Once you complete our Permit to Carry class, the instructor will provide you with a certificate of completion.
Completing the Process
Congrats! You completed our Permit to Carry class! After you have received your certificate from our instructor, you have one final step before you can obtain your Permit to Carry for the state of Minnesota. You will need to turn in your certificate of completion to your local Sheriff’s Office. This depends on the County that you live in. When you turn in your certificate, you will need to fill out an application form. There is a fee to fill out and turn in your application.
“The fee for a new permit to carry will be determined by the county sheriff, not to exceed $100. A fee for a renewal permit (applied for before the expiration date of a current permit to carry) will be determined by the county sheriff, not to exceed $75. An additional $10.00 fee will be charged for those applying for a renewal after the expiration date on the previous permit, but within 30 days of that expiration date.”
- dps.mn.gov
Once completed and turned in, the County Sheriff must issue or deny the application within 30 days of the application date. Once issued, you Permit to Carry is valid in the state of Minnesota for five (5) years!
Obtaining your Permit to Carry is a process that is made easy here at The Modern Sportsman! We use incredibly knowledgeable instructors and an easy-to-follow format that exceeds the Minnesota BCA criteria. What are you waiting for? Sign up online and start your Permit to Carry process today!
