NW Twin Cities

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer recently published a news release after he noticed a large number of permit-to-carry applications coming through the system. 

He warned people against taking online training courses for many reasons.

In the release, Deringer said that the Wright County Sheriff's Office cautions against utilizing an online training and safety course for a permit-to-carry application.

"The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in the number of permit-to-carry applications in which the applicant took their required training and safety course online. While we understand the current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office would caution against utilizing an on-line training and safety course for your permit-to-carry application," the release reads.

Deringer also mentioned that the online training courses don't cover the "required content" required by the state laws.

"Many do not cover the required content under the law and do not successfully complete the actual shooting qualification exercise. If you choose to take an online course your application may be held for 30 days while our Office or the BCA investigates the validity of the course and instructor who issued the certificate. Within the 30-day period, your application may be denied if you failed to qualify under the criteria described in MN Statute 624.714," the release reads.