Thanks everyone for the advice and information. Tony we look forward to meeting you as well.

Hey folks, So I am still fairly new to firearms as a whole. I recently bought a Ruger Mark III 22/45, as my first purchased firearm and I have to say I really enjoy it. However, iron sights on pistols make my eyes go crazy. I am right handed and usually aim with my left eye closed due to having a do...

Well Mankato got the PTP out quickly. I applied for it on Wednesday the 20th and got the permit by the 23rd. I have to say I am pretty happy with the way things went. Thanks to everyone for the help.

One thing to clarify, the assumption is that you live in the Mankato city limits, then yes you would go to the Mankato Police Department to apply for a permit to purchase/acquire. If you are outside the Mankato city limits, then you go to the sheriff department of the county you reside to apply for...

Thank you. I believe it said the permit to purchase or permit to carry. Considering the permit to carry acts as both I might consider this. What exactly is a permit to purchase? And DL means...dealer license? Sorry for the new-be questions, the lingo and abbreviations of the gun world are a bit sta...

1. Go to your local police station and fill out the paperwork for a Permit to Purchase. It's free, takes 7 days and lasts one year. 2. Take a class, then submit your paperwork for you Permit to Carry at your local sherrif's office. This will take 30 days minimum (depending on how quickly you take t...

Hey folks. So I have been living in the Mankato area for about 5 years now and guns have never really been part of that equation. Just me, my dogs, my cat, and my fiance. I recently inherited a J.C Higgins Model 20-12 ga Power-Pac, from the late 50s or very early 60s before High Standard took over. ...