The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.714, subdivision 2, to lower the age of eligibility for individuals to apply for a permit to carry a pistol from 21 years old to 18 years old. This change allows younger adults to obtain a permit, provided they meet other criteria, such as having training in the safe use of a pistol, completing an application, and not being prohibited from possessing a firearm under various state and federal laws.

In addition to the age change, the bill maintains the existing framework for permit applications, which must be submitted to the county sheriff where the applicant resides. It also stipulates that permits must be issued unless a sheriff denies the application based on specific exceptions. The bill ensures that permits issued are recognized statewide and allows sheriffs to contract with police chiefs for processing applications while retaining the sheriff's authority as the issuing body.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 624.714