I applied/submitted my application for a PTP on Friday, Feb. 17th. I was told it would take 14days to arrive. Today I received my PTP in the mail! Now, do I head to Anoka this weekend or wait for the Bloomington show next weekend? Yea, that was a stupid question. If anyone see's a guy in a Lutsen ha...

The wait is a killer. It's been 4 business days since I submitted my PTP. I read somewhere that if the permit is going to be denied Bloomington calls you to tell you why. Anyone know of this? I'm normally not this impatient, but I hate asking the government for permission.
Ok I'm done whining!

I would suggest applying for a permit to purchase and see what happens. The worst they can do is say no. And its free.

Welcome, sorry to hear you are stuck in the city soon to be known as "Old Folks Village" (with all the senior housing they are putting in). -Dan Yea, it is getting to be alot like Florida in this town. But on the plus side, the elderly usually are packing heat and don't take gruff from an...

Thanks for the link bstrawse! I always prefer to buy local whenever possible.

Thanks for the info guys! That is exactly what I was looking for. And I will be taking the advice offered! I plan on spending every sunday afternoon at the range until I feel confident enough to carry full time. Then I will take the class. So maybe next year sometime. Thanks again!

Hello, First of all I would like to thank everyone on this site. I have been learning a ton since discovering this resource. I am new to firearms. Grew up in a house where guns weren't allowed. Very religious parents and all. Not that there is anything wrong with that :twisted: It has taken me 10 ye...

I am new to handguns. Could someone please, plainly, explain whether or not there is a waiting period after I receive my permit to purchase? I submitted the paperwork at the Bloomington PD. When it arrives will the dealer hold my weapon after I pay for it. Again, this will be my first handgun purcha...