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Davey Defense – Minnesota Permit to Carry Class
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Lesson 1 Welcome to the Course
Lesson 2 – Key Definitions and Firearms Terminology
Lesson 3 – Minnesota Permit to Carry Statute (MN 624.714)
Lesson 4 – Permit Eligibility Requirements
Lesson 5 – How to Apply for a Permit to Carry
Lesson 6 – Understanding Self-Defense Law (MN Statute 609.06)
Lesson 7 – Use of Deadly Force (MN Statute 609.065)
Lesson 8 – Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
Lesson 9 – Use of Force in Defense of Others
Lesson 10 – Firearms Safety Review
Lesson 11 – Permit Validity, Expiration, and Renewal
Lesson 12 – Reciprocity and Travel Considerations
Lesson 13 – Prohibited Locations for Carrying Firearms
Lesson 14 – Carrying Firearms in Vehicles
Lesson 15 – Carrying in Places That Serve Alcohol
Lesson 16 – Use of Force Against Animals
Lesson 17 – Carrying at Work and Employer Policies
Lesson 18 – Firearm Storage and Access at Home
Lesson 19 – Interacting with Law Enforcement While Armed
Lesson 20 – Permit Suspensions, Revocations, and Appeals
Lesson 21 – Carrying While Hunting or in the Field
Lesson 22 – Carrying While Consuming Alcohol – Legal but Risky
Lesson 23 – Handgun Types and Calibers
Lesson 24 – Concealed vs. Open Carry
Lesson 25 – Methods of Concealed Carry
Lesson 26 – Holster Selection and Safety
Lesson 27 – Carrying with a Round Chambered
Lesson 28 – Common Mistakes New Carriers Make
Lesson 29 – Interacting with Anti-Gun Individuals or Groups
Lesson 30 – Responding to a Firearm Incident in Public
Lesson 31 – Dealing with Law Enforcement During a Traffic Stop
Lesson 32 – Use of Force Continuum
Lesson 33 – Survival Stress Response: How Your Body Reacts to Danger
Lesson 34 – Psychological and Legal Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting
Lesson 35 – Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Lesson 36 – Carry Restrictions: Federal and State Buildings, Schools, and Signs
Lesson 37 – Carrying in Other States and Reciprocity
Lesson 38 – Interacting with Law Enforcement in Other States
Lesson 39 – When to Draw Your Firearm
Lesson 40 – Minnesota Self-Defense Statutes Overview
Lesson 41 – Post-Incident Protocol
Final Thoughts & Confirm Course Completion Form
Davey Defense – Minnesota Permit to Carry
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Carrying While Consuming Alcohol: Legal Thresholds and Practical Risk

Minnesota law does not prohibit permit holders from carrying a firearm into establishments that serve alcohol. However, carrying while under the influence is a criminal offense. The legal and practical risks of mixing alcohol and firearms are substantial.

Legal Thresholds: MN Statute 624.7142

  • It is illegal to carry a pistol in a public place when under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, intoxicating substances, cannabis products, or a combination of impairing substances.
  • Under Minnesota law, a person may not carry a pistol in public when their alcohol concentration is 0.10 or more.
  • A person may also be restricted when their alcohol concentration is less than 0.10 but more than 0.04.
  • This applies in public places generally, not just bars or restaurants.

Practical Concerns

  • Even one drink may affect judgment, reaction time, and decision making.
  • If you are involved in a defensive incident, alcohol consumption may complicate the legal outcome, even if you were otherwise acting lawfully.
  • Law enforcement and prosecutors may view any drinking while armed as reckless behavior.

Best Practices

  • If you plan to drink, leave your firearm secured at home.
  • Establish a personal zero tolerance rule: no drinking while carrying.
  • Remember that you are held to a higher standard as an armed citizen.

Legal or not, carrying while drinking increases your liability and lowers your margin for error. Protect your rights and your future by making responsible choices.

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