Bill > SF439

This bill modifies Minnesota's handgun carry permit application process by expanding the permissible methods of submitting an application. Currently, applications must be submitted in person, but the proposed change would allow applicants to submit their permit applications electronically, by facsimile, certified mail, or certified delivery, in addition to in-person submission. The bill maintains the existing requirements for application contents, which include personal identification information, a signed statement of eligibility, proof of firearms training, and a photocopy of identification. The bill preserves the existing $100 maximum processing fee, of which $10 must be submitted to the state commissioner and deposited in the general fund. The legislation aims to provide more convenience for applicants seeking to obtain or renew a permit to carry a handgun by offering multiple submission methods while maintaining the same fundamental application requirements and background check processes. The bill emphasizes that applicants cannot be required to submit any additional information or documentation beyond what is specifically outlined in the statute.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0439&ssn=0&y=2025