Gun Permit to Purchase

Notice

If you possess or plan to apply for a Minnesota permit to carry a firearm, you do not need to apply for a separate permit to purchase a firearm. A valid permit to carry includes the authorization to purchase a firearm.

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office processes all permit to carry applications for Dakota County residents and any non-Minnesota residents. 

Applications:

• There is no cost to apply for an application.
• Applications will only be accepted for residents of Inver Grove Heights. 
• Applications must be fully completed and signed in all appropriate locations (there are four signature locations). 
• Applications must have a completed 7-day waiver.
• Applications must include a copy of your current, valid government issued identification.  
• The following are acceptable forms of government issued identification:
  • Minnesota driver’s license (expired DLs will not be accepted without temporary credentials)
  • Minnesota ID card (expired ID cards will not be accepted without temporary credentials)
  • Passport with supporting residency documentation (i.e.- Utility Bill or Energy Bill)
• The Minnesota Uniform Firearms Application can be accessed here:  
  • MINNESOTA UNIFORM FIREARM APPLICATION/RECEIPT PERMIT TO PURCHASE/TRANSFER
• The Inver Grove Heights Police Department 7-day waiver can be accessed here: 7-day waiver

Submitting an Application:

• Email:  gunpermits@ighmn.gov
  • When submitting via email the application must be in PDF format.
  • Digital photos of an application will NOT be accepted.
• Mail:  Gun Permit Applications, C/O Inver Grove Heights Police Department, 8150 Barbara Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
• Once the application is received, the final page of the application will be filled out and sent via mail. This is a receipt only and not a permit.

Application Review:

• When an application is received the Police Department will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure an applicant has met eligibility requirements established by state law. 
• Once background checks are complete and the applicant is approved, a one-year permit to purchase a handgun in Minnesota will be issued and mailed to the address on the application. 

Additional Information:

• If you possess a valid Minnesota permit to carry a handgun, that permit constitutes a permit to purchase. You do not need to apply for a separate permit to purchase. 
•  Minnesota Statutes regarding permits:  
  • MN State Statute 624.7131 
  • MN State Statute 624.713