FAQs

FAQs

If you have any questions about pursuing your conceal and carry licence or other gun safety/ownership information, see the list of questions below. We have provided a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers for your benefit.

IS THERE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE LIVE FIRE QUALIFICATION?

Yes.

Instructor collects their own fee.

Fees range from $39 – $50.

AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR A RANGE FEE?

Yes.

Range fees vary by location.

Typical fees range from $12 – $20.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN?

Valid for 5 years.

This permit allows you to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on your person or in your vehicle.

It also serves as your Permit to Purchase a handgun.

DO YOU OFFER OTHER INSTRUCTION?

One on One Private Instruction.

Group Instruction.

In Person or Virtual with Instructor – Permit to Carry.

HOW LONG IS MY PERMIT VALID?

5 years.

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

The course is self paced.

2.5 hours average – start to finish.

Does not include your live fire qualification time.

DOES MY MINNESOTA PERMIT TO CARRY ALLOW ME TO CARRY IN OTHER STATES?

Yes.  Please click the link below to view the reciprocity map.

RECIPROCITY MAP

DO I NEED TO OWN A HANDGUN OR PROVIDE AMMUNITION?

GPC can provide a handgun if you do not own one.

You must provide at least 25 rounds of your own ammunition.

DO I ALSO NEED A PERMIT TO PURCHASE?

No.

Your valid MN Permit to Carry serves as your Permit to Purchase.

DOES MINNESOTA’S CARRY PERMIT ALLOW CONCEAL AND CARRY?

Minnesota law allows permit holders to “openly” carry their gun. Concealment is acceptable and we recommend it.

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