 Open Carry: |
Open carry allowed only with 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 |
 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: |
Lawful |
 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). |
 State Contact Info: |
Minnesota Dept of Public Safety
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. |
 Resident Permit Reciprocity: |
Resident Permits:
Non-Resident Permits:
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