Changes to Minnesota Gun Laws - 2023 Fact Sheet
Permit to Purchase/Transfer
Pennington County residents may apply for a permit to purchase or a permit to carry by submitting the respected application to the Law Enforcement Center. There is no fee for a permit to purchase, and your permit will be acted on within 7-10 business days of receiving a completed application. Purchase permits are good for one year from the date of issuance.
There is a $100 fee for processing a new permit to carry and $75 fee for a renewal. A permit is good for five years from the date of issuance. Whether your permit is a renewal or a first-time issue, you must take a BCA approved class within one year of the date of application and provide a copy to our office.
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*For more information on permit to purchase or permit to carry can be found at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website.
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