Permit to Carry Class

Registration

Registration for the Permit to Carry Class is a TWO step process:

Visit the Activities page to register for a class, or to see if there are any classes currently being offered.
Return to this page and then visit our Payment page to pay the non-refundable deposit (see below) for the class.

Fees for Class

Non-Refundable Deposit to be paid at time of registration:

$10.00 for full-time County employee, or
$20.00 for all other participants

Remaining Registration Fee after Deposit to be paid at the class (Only cash or check accepted at time of class):

$0.00 for full-time County employee
$30.00 for Veterans who have been honorably discharged
$50.00 for all other participants
Full payment can be made at the time of the non-refundable deposit if you choose.

Class Information

Participants will be instructed in:

Minnesota statutes governing permits to carry
Storage and transportation laws
Handgun basics, including handling and shooting
Types of ammunition
Handgun safety
Less-lethal options
Use of deadly force scenarios

Participants will spend time in a classroom setting and in the shooting range for the live fire qualification.

What will participants need to take this class?

Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Legally able to obtain a handgun permit to acquire/carry per MSS § 624.714.
You must not be a fugitive from justice.
Must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system.
Physical ability to complete course requirements.
Must have a gun with factory ammo, not personal reloads.
The Sheriff's Office does NOT have guns to rent.

Upon completion of your MN Permit to Carry Class, you will have received the required training to award you a certificate (good for 1 year) to take to your local Sheriff’s Office.

The class is carefully taught in a safe manner by a qualified instructor.