Firearm Permits

Permit to Carry

Items needed to obtain the permit:

• Proof of certification of training from an approved provider
• Valid photo identification.
• $100.00 fee payable at the time of the application

*Permits are valid for five years

For more information regarding permits to carry please visit the Minnesota BCA website.

Permit to Purchase

• Permit to purchase/transfer are needed when purchasing a handgun, gifting, loaning or delivering to another person.
• You don’t need a purchase permit if you have a valid permit to carry.
• A background check will be conducted to assure the permit holder is eligible to purchase a handgun under state law.
• An application can be downloaded here or picked up at the Sheriff’s Office.
• Upon successful completion of these checks, the permit will be issued and will be valid for a period of one year.

Firearm Permit Fees

• Permit to Carry – New:  $100
• Permit to Carry – Renew:  $75
• Permit to Purchase/Transfer:  No Charge
• Permit to Carry – Address/Information Change – $10
• Replacement Carry/Purchase/Transfer Card – $10