Carrying In Minnesota
Minnesota requires a state-issued permit for concealed carry. Open carry rules vary by jurisdiction.
No state-level magazine capacity restriction. No state-level assault weapon ban. Suppressors are legal for civilian ownership (Form 4 + federal NFA registration required).
Reciprocity — Permits Honored In Minnesota
If you hold a valid concealed carry permit from one of these states, Minnesota will recognize it (subject to age, federal law, and local rules):
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Restricted / Conditional
These states' permits are honored only under specific conditions in Minnesota — verify before carrying:
- Colorado
- Michigan
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania
- Washington
Not Honored
Minnesota does NOT recognize concealed carry permits from these states:
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
Where Your Minnesota Permit Travels
A valid Minnesota concealed carry permit is recognized in 0 other states (in addition to Constitutional Carry states where no permit is required):
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Important: Firearm laws change frequently and vary by locality within each state. This page is informational, not legal advice. Always verify current Minnesota firearm regulations directly with the state Attorney General's office or a licensed firearms attorney before carrying, purchasing, or transporting a firearm. DOPE makes no guarantees about accuracy, completeness, or timeliness — by using this page you acknowledge you are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.