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Firearms Permits

Firearms Permits

Carry Permit
To submit your application you need to:
  • Apply in person, and
  • Have your original gun safety training certificate, and
  • Have a copy of your driver's license verifying you correct address.
The application to carry is available at the Norman County Sheriff's Office located in Ada or can be downloaded from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) website.

Where to Apply

If you live in the State of Minnesota you must apply in the County where you live; if you live outside Minnesota you may apply at any county within the State of Minnesota. The charge for a permit to carry is $100 and that fee is non-refundable if the permit is denied. The Sheriff's Office has 30 days to process the application.

If you have any questions regarding the Carry Permit process, contact the Norman County Sheriff's Office. 

Permit to Purchase
If you live in the jurisdiction of the Norman County Sheriff's Office you can make an application for a permit to purchase a handgun at the Sheriff's Office. If you live in the City of Ada or City of Twin Valley you may apply with your local Police Department. Norman County uses the same application to purchase that you can download from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension website. Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office. You must have a copy of your driver's license or State identification card with your address on it. There is no charge for a permit to purchase. The department has 7 days to process the application.