Rusty Ramirez - Training Specialist

Minnesota Permit to Carry/Renewal (Concealed Carry) - Expect to spend at least four hours in the classroom for the Minnesota Permit to Carry (Concealed Carry).  You will receive a student packet to follow along with the presentation.  We encourage you to ask questions and provide input into the class experience. 

After the classroom session, the law requires that all permit candidates must pass a shooting proficiency test.   You will be evaluated on proficiency and safe handling of the handgun.  Renewal classes for the Minnesota Permit to Carry is also available at a discount for returning students.

Utah Permit to Carry (Concealed Carry) - If you have taken your Minnesota Permit to Carry with Rusty, you are eligible for a reduced fee.  You will receive handouts on the Utah Permit to Carry, Minnesota Permit to Carry and North Dakota Permit to Carry Laws, a resource disc with additional information, and other supporting documents.   This four hour + class will have additional information on the Minnesota Permit to Carry and the North Dakota Permit to Carry.  You will have hands-on weapons familiarization in the class room with Rusty's handguns and training ammunition.  We can roll your fingerprints, take your passport photo, make a copy of your drivers license and notarize your application in the classroom to assist you in completing the application process.  The Utah Permit to Carry is a great addition to the Minnesota Permit to Carry because of the greater number of states honoring the Utah Permit to Carry, including North Dakota.  After the classroom session, permit candidates must pass a shooting proficiency test.   You will be evaluated on proficiency and safe handling of the handgun.

North Dakota Permit to Carry (Concealed Carry) - North Dakota requires the applicant successful complete a 10 question open book test (one hour to complete)  prior to applying for the 3 year permit.    You will be provided with the North Dakota Permit to Carry Manual in the classroom.  You can download the North Dakota Permit to Carry  manual  prior to the class.
The Utah Permit to Carry is a great addition to the North Dakota Permit to Carry because of the greater number of states honoring the Utah Permit to Carry, including Minnesota.

Where can I get a permit to carry a pistol?  

For Minnesota residents, individuals may obtain a Minnesota Permit to Carry a pistol by submitting an application (provided by Rusty in the classroom) and other related documentation (Certificate of Completion of the training provided after the classroom/weapons qualification) to the Sheriff in the county where the applicant resides. Non-residents may apply to any Minnesota county Sheriff.

North Dakota Permits for Nonresidents

• Nonresidents of North Dakota can apply for a North Dakota Concealed Weapon Permit. Contact the BCI at (701) 328-5523 for an application and information regarding certified instructors.   Again, these applications are available through Rusty in the classroom.
• Follow the instructions above for obtaining the permit.

Age Required to Apply for a Permit

• Eighteen

Testing Requirements, Fees, and Test Administrator Information

• Testing must be conducted by test administrators (Rusty) certified by the BCI. Many law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota have officers who can conduct the tests.
• The maximum fee that test administrators may charge is twenty-five dollars for each written test.   Rusty charges $20.00 for the test administration. 
• The written test is open book and consists of ten questions.  The North Dakota Permit to Carry Manual is made available in the class room.

Where do I get a Personal Photo?

• Any business that takes passport photos will be able to take the photos for you.   We make the photos available to you in the classroom for your convience.  The fee is $5.00.
• Some law enforcement agencies may also take the photos for you.
• Polaroid photos may work, but please keep in mind that the photos must contain a head and shoulders shot that is 1" X 1¼

Permit Renewal Process

• Prior to expiration, a reminder card notifying the permit holder of the need to renew is mailed to the last known address provided to BCI.
• The renewal process may be started no earlier than 45 days prior to the permit expiration date and no later than 90 days after the permit expiration date.
• The standard application form is used for renewals. The renewal box at the top of the application should be checked.
• Approval for renewal must be obtained by the chief of police and the sheriff in the city and county in which the applicant resides.
• Repeating the written test is not required for timely renewals.
• Submission of fingerprints is not required for timely renewals.
• Two 1" X 1¼" color photos must be attached.
• A $25 check made to the Office of Attorney General must be included.
• If the renewal process is not started within the designated period (45 days prior to expiration and up to 90 days after expiration), the individual must begin as a new applicant by taking the test again, etc.

Reasons a Permit Might be Denied

• Any material misstatement made in the application process by the applicant.
• The applicant is prohibited by state or federal law from owning, possessing, or having a firearm under that person's control.
• For any other good and valid cause as determined by the Chief Agent of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and subject to review. (This section will not be used arbitrarily to deny or revoke a permit.)

If There is a Change in the Permit Holder's Address

• The following information should be forwarded in writing to the BCI:
  
  
  • Full name
  • Permit number
  • Old address
  • New address
    
    
• An updated permit will be issued at the permit holder's request. A new set of pictures must be provided. No fee will be charged.

Refer to the North Dakota Permit to Carry Laws for additional information.