Minnesota Gun
Pistol Carry Permit Classes
(and Minnesota Carry Permit Renewal Classes)
by Andrew Rothman
It's not really "Concealed Carry," though it's often called that, but it is a good step to take to help keep yourself and your family safe.Before registering, please check your eligibility. Each of the following statements should be true:
- I am a US Citizen or Permanent Resident [more info]
State law says you need to be a citizen or have a "green card." A temporary visa (student, tourist, H1B) is not sufficient.
- I will be at least 20 years of age on the date of the class [more info]
You must be 21 to apply for a permit, but you may take the class up to a year before you apply, so you can take the class as soon as you turn 20.
- I have never been convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor crime of violence, or a stalking offense [more info]
See the text of the carry law (opens in a new window) for all of the disqualifying offenses.
If the criminal record has been expunged, you may be eligible for a permit.
- I have never been involuntarily committed to a mental health treatment program [more info]
See the text of the carry law (opens in a new window) for all of the disqualifying offenses.
If you have been so committed, you can still apply for a permit if you can get a certificate from a medical professional showing that you no longer suffer from that disability.
- I have never been convicted of a drug offense, or involuntarily committed to a drug abuse treatment program [more info]
See the text of the carry law (opens in a new window) for all of the disqualifying offenses.
If you have been so committed or convicted, you can still apply for a permit if you can get a certificate from a medical professional showing that you have not used such substances in the last two years.
- I am not listed as a suspected gang member in the state gang task force database [more info]
If you meet the above criteria, you can register and pay for a class by choosing an option below:
