Handgun Permits
Permit to Carry
Applications for Permit to Carry are accepted in person at the Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, 203 7th St. N., Wheaton MN 56296
Hours
Office Hours Monday– Friday, 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed holidays)
Applications can be dropped of any time of day or night at the Jail/Communcations window.
Residence requirements
The Traverse County Sheriff’s Office processes Permit to Carry applications for all Traverse County residents.
Please provide ONE of the following:
- A valid Minnesota driver’s license or state identification card with your current address. CANNOT BE EXPIRED.
- A valid temporary paper license from Driver and Vehicle Services, along with the voided driver’s license
- A passport along with one of the following residency documents with your name and current address dated from the last 30 days:
- Water bill
- Gas bill
- Garbage/trash bill
- Electric bill
- Cable bill (streaming services not applicable)
- Utility hookup statement
Cost
Payment in form of cash, check, credit card, or money order:
- New application (valid for 5 years): $100
- Renewal application: $75 (renewals can be applied for up to 90 days prior to the permit’s expiration date)
- Late renewal application: $85 (If you are within 30 days from when your permit expired)
- Replacement card or change of address: $10
Steps to complete a new or renewal application
- Complete the Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application – Permit to Carry a Pistol, signed and dated by the applicant. You may complete the application prior to your arrival. Forms are also available at the Sheriff’s Office for completion.
- All applications must be submitted in person.
- Provide evidence of training in the safe use of a pistol that meets the requirements of Minnesota Statute 624.714 from a certified instructor. This training must have been completed within 12 months prior to the date of application. For a list of approved certified firearms instructors, visit the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
- Provide a current driver’s license, state identification card or passport. See residence requirements for details.
- Pay the required fee as outlined above.
- Successfully pass the required background check. An applicant who is otherwise ineligible for a permit due to a criminal conviction, but who has obtained a federal pardon or state restoration of civil rights, must submit a copy of the relevant order.
A Permit to Carry is valid for five years throughout Minnesota and acts as a Permit to Purchase. A Permit to Carry becomes void when the holder becomes prohibited by law.
Certain states offer reciprocity for Minnesota Permit to Carry holders. For an updated list of states with Permit to Carry reciprocity, go to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension website.
Helpful Links
- Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application – Permit to Carry a Pistol (PDF)
- Minnesota BCA website for additional information on Permit to Carry
- View the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website for general permit information.
For additional information pertaining to handgun legislation, refer to the following state laws or call the office of the Minnesota Attorney General at 651-296-7575.
- Minnesota Statute Section 624.7131 – Transferee permit; penalty
- Minnesota Statute Section 624.7132 – Report of transfer
- Minnesota Statute Section 624.714 – Carrying of weapons without permit; penalties
Please contact our office with any questions regarding firearm permits 320-422-7800.
Emergency Permit to Carry
Permit may be issued if the Sheriff determines that the applicant is in an emergency situation that may constitute an immediate risk to the safety of the applicant or to someone residing in the applicant’s household. An emergency permit is only valid for 30 days. There is no fee required for an emergency permit. An emergency permit maybe revoked without a hearing.
- Submit an affidavit describing the emergency situation.
- Submit in person a Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application – Permit to Carry a Pistol
- Provide one of the following for residency requirement:
- A valid, current Minnesota driver’s license with current address
- A valid temporary paper license from Driver and Vehicle Services
- A passport along with one of the following residency documents with your name and current address dated from the last 30 days:
- Water Bill
- Gas Bill
- Garbage/Trash Bill
- Electric Bill
- Cable Bill (streaming services not applicable)
- Property Tax Statement
- Utility Hookup Statement
- Employee Pay Stub
- Unemployment Pay Stub
- An applicant who is otherwise ineligible for a permit due to criminal conviction, but who has obtained a pardon or expungement setting aside the conviction, sealing the conviction, or otherwise restoring applicable rights, must submit a copy of the relevant order.
Permit to Purchase / Purchase
Traverse County residents may pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office or DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION.
Permits to Purchase a Firearm must be renewed every 12 months.
The Sheriff’s Office will conduct a series of background related checks to assure you meet the eligibility requirements established in state law. Once those checks are complete, a permit will be issued that is valid for one year and may be used to purchase a handgun statewide.
Helpful Links
What do I need to do if I change my name and/or address?
What is the reciprocity of my permit?
No, 18-20 year olds cannot at this time attain a Permit to Carry. For information on the status of court proceedings, you can
see up-to-date filings at the link provided here. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59966751/93/worth-v-harrington/