Hennepin County > Permit To Carry A Handgun: "PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN IN MINNESOTA
On May 24, 2005, Governor Tim Pawlenty signed legislation into law reinstating the 2003 Minnesota Personal Protection Act. Therefore, effective immediately, all Hennepin County residents who want to apply for a permit to carry a handgun must do so through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office accepts applications Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Suite 815 of the Grain Exchange Building, located at 400 South Fourth Street in downtown Minneapolis.
Applicants must appear in person and must present the following to Sheriff?s Office personnel:
A completed application form, available under 'Related Links' on the right side of this page.
A copy of the certificate verifying the applicant?s completion of an authorized firearms training course within a year of the date of application.
A clear copy of the applicant?s Minnesota drivers license OR state identification card OR passport photo page.
$100 cash OR a $100 check payable to the Hennepin County Sheriff?s Office.
Applicants are reminded that the Sheriff?s Office has 30 days to process applications and issue or deny permits."