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Reciprocity Guidelines for Minnesota
Minnesota honors licenses from 23 states including the following: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee. Non-resident permits from the states that Minnesota honors are also recognized. 624.714, 16. Recognition of Permits from Other States. An […]
Applying for a Permit in Minnesota
Minnesota residents may have the application form printed and bring it to the sheriff of the county they live in. Listed below are the requirements to be able to obtain a permit in the state: • You must be 21 years or older. • You must have a completed application form. • You must not […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
624.714. Subdivision 2. Where Application Made; Authority to Issue Permit; Criteria; Scope. Minnesota residents who wish to apply for carry permit must submit their application forms to the county sheriff of their county residence. Meanwhile, non-residents who would like to obtain their permit from Minnesota may submit their application forms to any county sheriff. Applicants […]
Carry Permit Limitations
There are places where carrying of firearms is not allowed even for permit holders. They include the following: • Private and public schools and any other property owned by the schools • Day care centers • Any facility or establishment controlled by a public or private school or a school district • Areas used by […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Gun” signs in Minnesota do not necessarily have the force of law. Even if a private business or any establishment have posted a sign requesting the visitors not to carry their firearms within the premises, and even if the owner complies to the terms of the laws, he still needs to request for a […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
A permit holder is not obliged to inform a police officer on contact immediately when he is carrying a firearm. However, he must always carry his identification card, driver’s license, and permit to carry and other ID issued by the state when he is carrying concealed. When demanded by the law enforcement officer, he must […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
624.714 Subd. 18. Employers; Public Colleges and Universities. Employers and public postsecondary institutions are allowed to establish their own policies regarding carrying of firearms inside their property. However, leaving a firearm inside the vehicle in the parking lot should not be prohibited.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Land
Possession of firearms on state parks, national forests and other public lands is allowed in Minnesota.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Minnesota Permit
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 […]