MN HF392

Creates lifetime handgun carry permits for new applicants, effective August 1, 2021, eliminating the previous five-year expiration requirement.

Reduces new permit application fees to a maximum of $100 (down from unspecified prior amount) and renewal fees to $75, with $10 and $5 respectively submitted to the state general fund.

Requires applicants to complete firearms safety training within one year, including pistol fundamentals, shooting qualification, and legal instruction on self-defense and deadly force restrictions.

Requires replacement permit cards for holders with permits issued before August 1, 2021, to reflect lifetime validity status, with sheriffs able to charge up to $10 for replacement cards.

Mandates sheriffs purge all permit holder records by March 1 annually, except for applications denied or revoked within the prior six years.