Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Minnesota Permit

January 11, 2016

Carrying a firearm that is loaded in a vehicle is not allowed within the state of Minnesota.

624.714 Carrying Of Weapons Without Permit; Penalties.
Subd. 9. An individual will be allowed to carry a firearm in a motor vehicle or boat if it is unloaded and locked in a container or package.

97B.045 Transportation of Firearms.
Subdivision 1. Restrictions. A person is not allowed to transport a firearm if the following conditions are not met:
• The gun is unloaded and locked in a container that is designed to keep a firearm. No portion of the firearm must be exposed.
• The gun is unloaded and is at the trunk of the vehicle.

Subd. 3. Exceptions; Hunting and Shooting Ranges
An individual is allowed to carry a firearm in a motor vehicle when in a shooting range or private and public land for hunting, provided that the person is authorized by the owner to discharge his firearm.