SF590

The legislative bill SF No 590 in question proposes to lower the minimum age requirement from 21 to 18 for individuals applying for a permit to carry a pistol in Minnesota. According to the bill, Minnesota residents who want to get a permit must apply to the county sheriff where they live, while non-residents can apply to any sheriff in the state. To be eligible for a permit, applicants must meet several conditions: they must have training in safe pistol use, be at least 18 years old, fill out an application, not be banned from possessing firearms under specific Minnesota or federal laws, and not be listed in the criminal gang investigative data system. The bill also states that a permit to carry a pistol will be valid statewide and outlines the responsibilities of sheriffs and, if applicable, police chiefs in processing the permit applications.