Gun Permits
Permit to Purchase
Permits are issued from St. Francis Police Department to residents of St. Francis.
Applicants are required to pick up their approved permit from the St. Francis Police Department. Valid identification is required in order to pick up the permit card.
Applicants need to read the application carefully and ensure the entire application is filled out. It can take up to 7 business days to approve applications. Staff will call the applicant when the permit is ready to be picked up.
Permit to Carry
Applicant must bring their application to the county sheriff’s office in which they reside.
Anoka County Sheriff
13301 Hanson Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Phone: 763-323-5126
The permit to carry acts as a permit to purchase. Those who have a permit to carry do not need a permit to purchase.
PERMIT TO PURCHASE / TRANSFER
Under Minnesota law, handgun transfers involve any sale, gift, loan, assignment or other delivery to another person. If you possess a valid Minnesota permit to carry a handgun, that permit constitutes a permit to purchase. You don't need to apply for a separate permit to purchase. Click on link below.
Supporting Documents
Permit to Purchase Application (254 KB) 
