I believe that is what the original poster was concerned about. He may not physically have the permit. Sorry to pick.

He shouldn't have to give it up for a voluntary reissue due to an address change. Scott County tried to pull that BS on me when I wanted a reissue for a DL number change. When I told the gal I didn't want to do that because I wanted to keep the permit with me to reduce the chance of being hassled if found in possession of a gun by a LEO, she seemed surprise and said, "Do you really need to carry for the next week or so? Most guys tell me that they never carry, they just want the permit"

She was nice enough about it, though naive. Finally we compromised by agreeing that I would send in just the app, then I would come down to pick it up when it was ready so I could turn in my old permit. Heaven forbid THAT were to get loose!!! It still involved a trip to Shakopee that should haven't been necessary, but at least I got it right away and didn't have to deal with a "temporary permit". I've never even heard of one of those. If they're not recognized state-wide, then it's not any better than going without a permit because a LEO would still have to go through all the motions to verify, and unless I recall incorrectly, the carry law does not mention a temporary permit so you can still be harassed as if you didn't have a permit, which you wouldn't.

Got an email back finally from hennepin county regarding my address change. Seems their stance has changed a bit. They still recommend getting a new permit, for no other reason than to avoid problems. The only problem I can see is when the officer doesn't know the law when he/she stops you.

Well, it was polite and well worded. I wonder how they would respond to a question regarding:

624.714


You know, since they're trying to keep you from having any misunderstandings and all I mean, an address change might be easier for an officer to verify than the absence of a permit, right?

Yeah, I know the next section says it's a bring it in and show us and we'll dismiss the ticket type offense...

Heh, funny you mention that. That is the exact thing I emailed them a question about this morning. Told them last time it took 28 days to get my permit, and I'd prefer to avoid going without for 28 days just to get an updated permit with a matching address.

We'll see what they come up with I guess. More than just to prove a point, I really want to know what the truth is for my own benefit, but it is also interesting to see how law enforcement matches up with the law.

*edit to add* The email came back from this address, which is slightly different than the more general address you find on the Sheriff's website.

So give this one a whirl if you have questions:

sheriff.gunpermit@co.hennepin.mn.us

I first emailed to this address, which apparently somebody goes through and forwards emails to correct departments:

sheriff@co.hennepin.mn.us

The sage continues, got an email back about the 2nd round of questions:



So now Hennepin Co. requires more than the ATF does on C&R notification?

LMAO. Well at least on the C&R you have a folder full of unsigned copies and can easily give them a signed original.

True, but they want the application for the license, not the license itself apparently. I emailed them back and said the truth. I mailed the application for an amended license off right after I wrote the email to the Hennepin County Sheriff's office.

Now its either fill out another application, which isn't an exact copy obviously. Or we can try to get a copy out of the ATF, but I don't see that as likely.

Wasn't trying to dick around, but thats what happened, I'll keep updating if I hear more.

The official line:

http://www.hennepinsheriff.org/investigativeservices/handgun.asp