| Subject/Law |
Long guns |
Handguns |
Relevant Statutes |
Notes |
| State Permit to Purchase? |
No |
Yes |
Ā§624.7131 |
Permit to purchase required to transfer handguns through FFL's and for "military-style assault weapons.", Permit to carry doubles as Permit to Purchase.
|
| Firearm registration? |
No |
No |
None |
No |
| "Assault weapon" law? |
Yes |
Yes |
Ā§624.7131 |
Does not ban any weapon but places restrictions on acquisition and ownership similar to pistols. |
| Owner license required? |
No |
No |
None |
No |
| Carry permits issued? |
No |
Yes |
Ā§624.714 |
Shall Issue |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? |
Yes |
Yes |
Ā§471.633 |
|
| NFA weapons restricted? |
Yes |
Yes |
Ā§609.67 |
Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns, unless designated Curios & Relics, are prohibited in most cases. Sound suppressors and some destructive devices are prohibited in most cases. |
| Peaceable Journey laws? |
No |
No |
None |
Federal rules observed. |
Misc Information
- As of February 2008[update], 48 US states allow some form of concealed carry
- No state which has adopted a "Shall-Issue" concealed carry law has reversed its decision.
- The county sheriff must either issue or deny a permit within 30 days of the application date.
- New and renewal permits are valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance. Emergency permits are valid for 30 days.
- Landlords may not restrict the lawful carry or possession of firearms by tenants or their guests.
- Private establishments can ban any firearms and must post a notice banning guns on their premises or personally notify patrons that guns are not allowed.
Restrictions
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must complete an application form
- Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under Minnesota Statute 624.714 (Criminal background & mental health history check)
- Must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system
- Must be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit, if you reside in Minnesota. Non-residents may apply to any Minnesota county sheriff.
- Must provide certificate of completed authorized firearms training. Training by a certified instructor and completed within one year of an original or renewal application. (624.714, Subd. 2a)
Places Prohibited
- School property
- A childcare center while children are present
- Public colleges and universities Ä€“ may have policy restricting the carrying of weapons on their premises by employees and students while on campus
- Private establishments that have posted a sign banning guns on their premises
- Private establishments who have personally informed the permit holder that guns are prohibited and demands compliance
- Places of employment, public or private, if employer restricts the carry or possession of firearms by is employees
- State correctional facilities or state hospitals and grounds (MN Statute 243.55)
- Any jail, lockup or correctional facility (MN Statute 641.165)
- Courthouse complexes, unless the sheriff is notified (MN Statute 609.66)
- Offices and courtrooms of the Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
- Any state building unless the commissioner of public safety is notified (MN Statute 609.66)
- In a field while hunting big game by archery, except when hunting bear (MN Statute 97B.211)
- In federal court facilities or other federal facilities (Title 18 U.S.C.Ā§ 930)
From may issue to shall issue
May Issue:licensing systems sometimes referred to as discretionary permit systems allow legal authorities to grant licenses to carry concealed firearms to citizens who establish a compelling need for doing so.
Shall Issue:licensing systems often referred to as presumptive right-to-carry laws require authorities to provide a license to any applicant who meets specified criteria.
Minnesota has switched from a may issue state to a shall issue state.
State Legal Statute Source:
Minnesota State Statute 624.714
State Department Locations:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
444 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Phone: (651) 282-6565
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List of Minnesota Sheriff Departments
Minnesota Attorney General
102 State Capitol
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: (651) 296-6196
Fax: (651) 297-4193
http://www.ag.state.mn.us
Permit Costs & Info:
Not to exceed $100. 5 years
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Click Here for ccw permit Form
States that Honor Minnesota's ccw permit:
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas*, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont*, Virginia* Honors RESIDENTIAL Minnesota permits only.
State CCW Permits that Minnesota Honors:
Alaska, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming,
Open Carry Information:
Minnesota is not a traditional open carry state. Open carry is legal however with a Minnesota permit.
Dps.State.mn.us
Minnesota State Statute 624.714
handgunlaw.us
leg.state.mn.us
Minnesota Handgun Law
