Handgun Permits - Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
350 South 5th Street, Courthouse, Room 6, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Eligibility
- Hennepin County residents
- Must be a U.S. citizen and 21 years or older
- Must not be a fugitive or the subject of a restraining order
Required documents
Application
the original certificate
clear copy of certificate of completion of firearms training by a certified instructor
government issued-identification and copy of same
Application can be downloaded via website
Hours
7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)348-8008
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
The applicant must appear in person
Fees
$100 processing fee is due when applying; renewal fee $85
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Processes applications for gun permits in Hennepin County. Must have a permit to obtain a handgun through purchase, sale, gift, loan, assignment or other delivery from another person. Sheriff's office will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure state law's eligibility requirement are met. NOTE: A permit or a denial letter will be mailed within thirty days.
Last Assured
10/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Serves the residents of Hennepin County across 611 square miles which range from the urban environment of the county seat, Minneapolis, to rural communities in the western portion of the county.