How do I get a gun permit to purchase?

West St. Paul Police Department issues Permit to Purchase Handguns for residents of West St. Paul (you must provide identification that shows a West St. Paul address). You may stop in to get fill out an application here at the station Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The applications take one week to process. Residents are required to return to the station to pick up their permits after one week’s time.

The West St. Paul Police Department does not issue permits to carry. Contact the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

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1. How do I file a police report?
2. How do I get a copy of a police report? Can it be emailed to me? Is there a cost?
3. Once I request a copy of a police report, how long does it take to receive the report?
4. How to do I get a copy of an accident report?
5. How can I safely dispose of old or expired medication?
6. Does the West St. Paul Police Department do fingerprinting?
7. How do I get a gun permit to purchase?
8. How can I find out who is investigating my case?
9. Who do I contact if my car was towed or impounded?
10. Who do I contact if I need to get my pet licensed in West St. Paul?
11. How do I retrieve my property that was confiscated?
12. Where can I find police policies?
13. How can I submit appreciation to an officer?
14. How do I file a complaint?