GUN PERMITS

HOW DO I GET A PERMIT TO CARRY? The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for all permits to carry issued in the county. Minnesota residents must apply in the county where they reside. Out-of-state residents can apply at any Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota. Permit to Carry applications may also be obtained in the lobby of the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office. PROCESS

• Applicants must apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office.
• Applicants must present a current MN driver’s license, State issued ID or Passport.
• Applicants must be 21 years old.
• Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Applications must be filled out completely. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be returned or denied.
• Applicants must complete authorized firearms training prior to, but no more than one year before applying for a permit to carry. The training must meet the requirements of MN Statute §624.714 Subd. 2a.
• It may take up to 30 days for approval dependent on the series of background-related checks used to assure that you are eligible to carry a firearm by State law. If your application is approved, your card will be mailed directly to your home address. If your application is denied, you will receive a letter stating why the Sheriff’s Office denied your application.
• A permit to carry is valid for 5 years and may be used to both purchase and carry firearms.
• The renewal process is same as the initial application with the exception of the fees.

FEES FOR A NEW OR RENEWAL PERMIT TO CARRY Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards.

• New permit to carry: $100
• Renewal permit to carry: $75 (an existing permit to carry can be renewed up to 90 days prior to expiration).
• Late renewal permit to carry (within 30 days of expiration): $85 ($75 plus $10 late fee).
• A permit to carry more than 31 days expired can no longer be renewed. It will be processed as a new permit to carry.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I HAVE A PERMIT TO CARRY AND MY ADDRESS OR NAME HAS CHANGED? §624.714 Subd. 7a – Subd. 7b

• Within 30 days after changing your permanent address the permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office. Failure to provide notification as required is a petty misdemeanor.
• Present your current permit to carry and current, valid identification reflecting your new information, and a filled out application (page one only).

WHAT TO DO I NEED TO DO IF I HAVE A LOST OR STOLEN PERMIT TO CARRY? §624.714 Subd. 7a – Subd. 7b

• Within 30 days of having lost or destroyed your permit card the permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office. Failure to provide notification as required is a petty misdemeanor.
• If your card is lost or destroyed, the permit holder must provide photo identification, a filled out application (page one only), and a notarized statement that the card has been lost or destroyed.

FEE FOR REPLACEMENT PERMIT TO CARRY CARD Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards. Replacement card: $10 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT IMPROVEMENTS ACT (LEOSAIA) Who is eligible to carry concealed firearms under this law? A qualified active or retired law enforcement officer who is carrying the proper identification may carry a concealed firearm across state lines.  This permit is NOT issued by local chiefs of police or the sheriff. Links to the application form and instructions are included here below. Additional information and answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” are available on the internet from a wide variety of sources.

• Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
• Information
• Instructions