Gun Permits

Permit to Carry

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office issues carry permits to all county residents. Applications for a permit to carry can be found at the MN Department of Public Safety website: Download the application, fill in completely, but do not sign until you bring to the sheriff’s office for approval.

Applicants must:

  • Apply in person
  • Be at least 21 years of age and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Provide photo ID (driver’s license, state photo identification card or valid passport with photo)
  • Provide proof of firearms training by a certified instructor per MN Statute 624.714, Subd. 2a.  The State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety maintains a list of the certified firearms trainers.  Visit their site for a current list.
  • Bring the completed unsigned Application for Permit to Carry and cash for the applicable carry permit fee.

 Carry Permit Fees:

  • $85 new application
  • $75 renewal if within 30 days of expiration of previous permit.
  • $10 personal data change/replacement

We will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure you meet the eligibility requirements established by state law.  Applicants must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.  Once those checks are successfully completed, a permit will be issued that is valid for five years and may be used to carry a firearm statewide.  The carry permit also allows you to purchase firearms; no permit to purchase a firearm in Minnesota is required while you possess a valid permit to carry.

Permit to Purchase

A permit to purchase a firearm application must be made at your local police department. Residents of Morrison County who live outside the city of Little Falls must apply through the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office.

Applicants must:

  • Apply in person, via email, or by mail.  Download the application from DPS.
  • Be at least 18 years of age and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Provide photo ID (driver’s license, state photo identification card or valid passport with photo)

There is no fee for the Permit to Purchase application.

We will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure you meet the eligibility requirements established by state law.  Once those checks are successfully completed, a permit will be issued that is valid for one year and may be used to purchase firearms statewide.  For additional information and restrictions refer to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.