Question for Minnesota and Iowa ccws.

[jpickavance]

So I'm new to having a ccw and even being around guns. I live in Iowa and work at a retail big box. I had a customer who was from Florida up teaching classes and told me to come for free so I figured what the hell why not! It took me a year to finally get my permit after taking the class and another four months to buy my gun.

On to the question- since Minnesota doesn't honor Iowas ccw, is it possible for me to get a Minnesota ccw even though I'm not a resident any more. My family is there and I visit often, I would like to keep my gun.

Also, the brandishing thing has me slightly confused. Is that only if you pull the gun out of the holster? If I bend over at the counter of a gas station and someone sees it and calls the police, do I have to worry about getting in trouble? (I'm not worried if they get called, I understand that's a possibility)

Thanks and sorry for the giant read!

 

[cgiven1]

Yes, you can apply for a non-resident permit. You would apply at any sherrif's office. The local sherrif where you family lives would probably be a good place to start. Here is a link to check out.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/minnesota.pdf

The only requirement that may trip you up is the proof of a training class. It has to have been in the last year and from your account above that time may have passed.

 

[buckslayer]

First off, welcome to USACarry! Just by cruising around and reading what others are talking about will help expand your knowledge about firearms, training ideas and much more.

Being that you are new to firearms, the very first thing I'd like to suggest is that you take a training course other than just the concealed carry class. You do learn a lot in that class about laws, but you sure don't learn much about actual shooting fundamentals and safety. Also, you do not need to be a resident to get a permit from other states. For instance I am a MN resident and have both MN and Utah permits.

As far as brandishing goes, that can be anything from pulling it out of the holster for no reason or even simply showing someone that you're carrying to intimidate them. It's pretty simple though. If you're doing the right thing and carrying legally and not parading around the fact that you are carrying a gun on you, you should be pretty safe. Some states (like Minnesota) allow for open or conceal carry with your permit. I suggest looking over your states carry laws as well as the states you will be carrying in. The first place I'd suggest looking is by following this link Concealed Carry Permit Information By State or simply clicking the "Concealed Carry Permit Info" link on the menu bar up top.

Holding a permit can seem like a painstaking task with tons of hurdles and roadblocks in your way, but by taking the time to chat with others from USA Carry and from your area, and finding a good instructor you will be able to minimize the stress and first time carry jitters. If you’re looking for an instructor, take time to learn about your instructor. There are instructors that will get you through and hand you your certificate, and there are instructors who will sit down with you and explain in greater detail about the ins and outs of carrying a gun.

I hope this helps at least a little.

 

[CarryA40]

Welcome, I also live in Iowa and take trips into Minnesota. I took a class to get a non-resident permit from Utah to have Minnesota and some of the states covered that Iowa does not. Iowa is also a concealed or open carry state, I conceal carry (why show them all your cards in the game). There are several carry classes that offer both Iowa and Utah, I went through Utah legal heat. Hope that helps.

 

[dgearke]

Brandishing-To point or wave about in a threatening manner. If police don’t believe your action was justified, you could be charged with “brandishing”, “aggravated assault” or “assault with a deadly weapon”.
The simple presentation of a firearm is NOT a use of deadly force. Presenting a weapon is a SHOW of force, an act meant as a final warning that deadly force WILL be used imminently. But it is not, in itself, a use of force. If a threat seems imminent, it may be prudent to draw and index your firearm to a “ready” position.
I'd be disappointed your weapons permit training didn't cover brandishing in more detail!