Gun Permits

How do I get a Permit to Purchase?

• You must apply in person at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s office located at: 18 N Vine St, Suite 143
• You must present a current MN driver’s license, state issued ID or Passport (or a legible photo copy)
• You must be at least 21 years old
• You must present a current certificate of completion of a MN Permit to Carry class taught by a BCA certified instructor (these certificates are valid for one year from the date it was issued)
• A Permit to Carry in Kanabec County costs $90.00, payable by cash or check; please have the payment with you when you come to apply.
• Applications can be found here and are available at the Sheriff’s office.
• Applications must be filled out completely, incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in getting denied
• Application approval may take up to 30 days and is dependent on a detailed background check. If your application is approved your card will be mailed directly to your home address.  If you are denied, you will receive a letter stating why.
• A MN Permit to Carry is valid for 5 years

How do I renew my MN Permit to Carry?            

• You must apply in person at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s office located at:   18 N Vine St, Suite 143, Mora, MN. You must present a current MN driver’s license, state issued ID or Passport (or a legible photo copy)  
• You must be at least 21 years old You must take another permit to carry class to renew and present a current certificate of completion of a MN Permit to Carry class taught by a BCA certified instructor (these certificates are valid for one year from the date it was issued)
• Applications can be found here and are available at the Sheriff’s office.
• Applications must be filled out completely, incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in getting denied
• Application approval may take up to 30 days and is dependent on a detailed background check. If your application is approved your card will be mailed directly to your home address. If you are denied, you will receive a letter stating why.
• Renewal fee is $75

What do I need to do if I have a Permit to Carry and my address or name has changed?  

• You can update your information in person at the Sheriff’s office
• You must bring proof that you have changed your address and/or name at the DMV first- so you will need to bring your updated driver’s license or yellow DMV receipt
• You also need to bring your current Permit to Carry card
• You will need to complete just the first page of the Permit to Carry application. Applications can be found here (first page only) and are available at the Sheriff’s office.
• You are not required to get a new card if your data changes. However, if you would like one, new cards are available for $10. 
• There is no fee if you only want to notify us of your data change.
• You will receive your updated Permit to Carry via mail within 10 business days.

FAQs The Gun Permit division at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s office can be reached at 320-679-8410.

            
• When can I come into the Sheriff’s office and apply?  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays)
• We are located in on the first floor of the Kanabec County Courthouse
            
• For more detailed information about gun permits and answers to frequently asked questions, you can also visit the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's website here.      
            
• For information about transferring ownership of firearms and federal firearms laws please visit the ATF’s website here.    
            
• For information about your MN Permit to Carry and reciprocity please  visit BCA's website here.