The laws continue to change frequently regarding gun laws. NON FFL Seller to a Private buyer who has a CPL: No purchase permit needed. NON FFL Seller to a Private buyer with no CPL- A purchase permit is needed. FFL Seller to a Private Buyer who has a CPL-No permit needed. FFL Seller to a Private Buyer with no CPL- Buyer must obtain a purchase permit.
In order for one to obtain a permit to purchase a gun, the individual must come into the Sheriff's office to have a background check completed. Once the check is done, the purchase permit will be issued. The permit is good for 30 days. This is a 3 part form. The seller will fill out all of the pertinent gun information and will keep the "Seller" copy. The purchaser will keep the "Purchaser" copy, and the MSP copy must be returned to the Sheriff's Office within the next 10 days. The Seller is now the responsible party that returns the copy to the Sheriffs Office.
For those wishing to apply for a CPL permit, a Concealed Pistol Safety Course must be completed. Our office may have information on where classes are held and will be posted in the Lobby. After completion, an application must be filled out and returned to the County Clerks Office, along with your $115.00 fee and proof of your course completion. A receipt will be provided to you and brought to this office so fingerprints can be done. Once a response comes back from the State Police, the County Clerk will issue your permit to you.
