Minnesota Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Open carry allowed only with permit
Permit honored in
31 states
Minnesota honors
27 states
Minnesota Gun Laws
Open Carry
Open carry allowed only with permit
Open carry is not permitted for anyone, just those who have obtained the permit.
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
No specific statutory restriction.
Firearms at Colleges
Public postsecondary educational institutions are not authorized to prohibit the lawful carrying or possession of firearms by members of the public who are neither their students nor their employees. See Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 18(b)
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Ok to keep loaded handgun in trunk or rear storage area of vehicle if you have a recognized permit.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
Firearms must be securely stored when one knows or reasonably should know that a juvenile can gain access to the firearm without the permission of their parent or guardian or when a resident of the premises is ineligible to possess a firearm.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Ownership & Hunting Legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns must be unloaded, and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, or securely tied package (624.714)
Firearm Law Uniformity
State preemption law is in place. Laws should be uniform throughout state
Permit Training Requirements
Required to complete a state certified pistol safety training program.
Non-Resident Permits
Non-residents may apply
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
Duty to Retreat before using any Force except when in your dwelling (State v. Glowacki)
Places Off Limits
State Restrictions include:
School property
A childcare center while children are present
Public colleges and universities – 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.§ 930).
School property
A childcare center while children are present
Public colleges and universities – 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.§ 930).
State Contact / Source
Minnesota Dept of Public Safety
445 Minnesota St
St Paul MN 55101
651-201-7000
www.dps.mn.gov
445 Minnesota St
St Paul MN 55101
651-201-7000
www.dps.mn.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
For residents, the issuing authority is their local Chief of Police or County Sheriff. For Non-Residents you may be issued a license by any Minnesota County Sheriff.
Length of Permit Validity
5 years
Permit Application Process
Complete the required training course and present the fee and your ID at your county sheriff office.
Minnesota Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Minnesota resident permit is honored in 31 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NV
OH
OK
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
Minnesota honors resident permits from 27 states
AK
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
HI
IL
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
MI
MO
NC
NE
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
RI
SC
TX
WV
Disclaimer:
While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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