This bill amends the Minnesota Personal Protection Act to create lifetime permits for carrying handguns, significantly altering the current permit system. It eliminates the requirement for permits to expire every five years, stating that permits issued after August 1, 2023, will not expire. Additionally, the application fee for permits is reduced to a maximum of $100, with $10 of that amount going to the commissioner for the general fund. The bill also introduces a provision for individuals with valid permits issued before August 1, 2025, to request a replacement permit card that meets the new requirements, with a fee of up to $10 for the replacement.

The bill further modifies the application process by streamlining the required documentation and ensuring that applicants are not asked for additional information beyond what is specified. It mandates that sheriffs must purge records of applicants or permit holders who are no longer current or eligible for renewal by March 1 of each year. The amendments also clarify the training requirements for applicants, ensuring that they must provide evidence of training in the safe use of a pistol, and outlines the responsibilities of sheriffs in processing applications and maintaining records.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 624.714