Purchasing a firearm in Minnesota is fairly simple if you meet the standard requirements, but depending on what you intend to purchase, or if you intend to carry, an application processes and training may be required.

Here at Down Range Guns & Ammo we want to make sure our customers are informed and prepared when considering a firearm purchase.

A Permit to Purchase OR a Permit to Carry must first be acquired through your local police or sheriff’s department. Residents must be at least 18 years old to purchase most rifles and shotguns, and some semi-automatic rifles may require a permit. In order to purchase a handgun you must be 21 years of age.

Guns that are primarily used for hunting often do not require a license in Minnesota. This includes most bolt-action rifles and shotguns intended for hunting. You must still be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license or state ID, and a dealer will process appropriate paperwork required for the purchase.