Under Minnesota law, handgun transfers involve any sale, gift, loan, assignment or other delivery to another person. If you possess a valid Minnesota permit to carry a handgun, that permit constitutes a permit to purchase. You don't need to apply for a separate permit to purchase.

Fill out a Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application  / Receipt Permit to Purchase/Transfer. Submit the application to ERPD. ERPD will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure you meet eligibility requirements established in state law.

Once those checks are complete, a one-year permit to purchase a handgun in Minnesota will be issued.
ERPD CAN ONLY PROCESS PERMIT TO PURCHASE/TRANSFER APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HOYT LAKES AND AURORA. IF YOU LIVE IN TOWN OF WHITE OR OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS, CONTACT ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AT (218) 749-7134.

   (218)225-2000

APPLICATION

For Permit to Purchase application click here.