Firearm permits to carry authorization without expiration

SF 576 would change Minnesota law so that permits to carry a concealed firearm no longer expire, making them valid indefinitely once issued. This directly affects all current permit holders, who would no longer need to renew their permits, and future applicants who would receive a permit without an expiration date. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.714, to remove the expiration requirement while maintaining existing training and application standards. It does not alter the process for obtaining a permit, only the duration for which it remains valid.