Age of eligibility established to apply for permit to carry pistol at 18 years old.

HF 416 amends Minnesota Statutes to lower the minimum age for applying for a permit to carry a pistol from 21 to 18 years old. The bill directly affects Minnesota residents aged 18 or older who meet other requirements, such as completing firearm safety training and passing background checks. Key provisions include updating section 624.714, subdivision 2, to reflect the new age eligibility while maintaining existing criteria for permit issuance. This change would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to apply for carry permits under the same conditions as older applicants.