trenchcoat
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Unlike Virginia (where I currently reside), it seems that Minnesota is not a "shall issue" state when it comes to giving out concealed handgun permits. There are three requirements the applicant must pass in order for one to be given out:
1) Not prohibited from possessing a handgun.
2) Completed a firearms safety course.
3) Demonstrates an occupational or personal safety hazard requiring the need for a permit.
The first two don't concern me, heck, we're the law-abiding ones that have to go through the hassle of getting a permit! However, the third seems to give too much power to the issuing LEO. Basically, unless you convince them you need one, they don't have to give it to you. In my opinion, a good enough reason for getting one is "Personal Protection", but anyway...
I've had my VA permit for quite awhile and am going to be moving back to the Northern Midwest where I'm originally from. I've grown quite used to wearing my pistol everywhere I go, and I'm not ashamed to say that I feel naked without it.
One of the factors I'm basing where to live on is whether or not they offer concealed weapons permits. The right to bear arms and family protection are extremely important to me, but I'd rather not carry illegally ('cause I just don't feel right about it, dag nabbit!)
To get to my question before I bore everyone to tears: has anyone else had positive/negative experiences with Minnesota
concealed weapons permits? Are there certain cities/counties that are "gun-friendly"? Are there certain places where it's impossible to get one?
I know that there were news stories about Ventura getting one awhile back, but I'm thinking he was only given one because of his political status/exposure. What about us little people?? Thanks for any feedback,
-Josh
1) Not prohibited from possessing a handgun.
2) Completed a firearms safety course.
3) Demonstrates an occupational or personal safety hazard requiring the need for a permit.
The first two don't concern me, heck, we're the law-abiding ones that have to go through the hassle of getting a permit! However, the third seems to give too much power to the issuing LEO. Basically, unless you convince them you need one, they don't have to give it to you. In my opinion, a good enough reason for getting one is "Personal Protection", but anyway...
I've had my VA permit for quite awhile and am going to be moving back to the Northern Midwest where I'm originally from. I've grown quite used to wearing my pistol everywhere I go, and I'm not ashamed to say that I feel naked without it.
One of the factors I'm basing where to live on is whether or not they offer concealed weapons permits. The right to bear arms and family protection are extremely important to me, but I'd rather not carry illegally ('cause I just don't feel right about it, dag nabbit!)To get to my question before I bore everyone to tears: has anyone else had positive/negative experiences with Minnesota
concealed weapons permits? Are there certain cities/counties that are "gun-friendly"? Are there certain places where it's impossible to get one?
I know that there were news stories about Ventura getting one awhile back, but I'm thinking he was only given one because of his political status/exposure. What about us little people?? Thanks for any feedback,
-Josh
