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1) I can understand the first one and do we really know how thorough it is?
2) You then get the permit-to-purchase and now go through another second background check during the 4473 process. …..
You're right, it doesn't sound right …..
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The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension site states the following regarding the permit to purchase:
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The law enforcement agency will conduct a series of background-related checks to assure you meet eligibility requirements established in state law.
Once those checks are complete, a one-year permit to purchase a handgun in Minnesota will be issued. If you are applying for a permit to transfer the law enforcement agency must notify you of its status within seven days of receipt.
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I believe it's the Minneapolis PD that does the background check. I can only assume that they're doing a thorough job, especially in the wake of the riots that happened here. Surely they can't be handing out permits to every Tom, Dick and Harry who may not be eligible.