Firearm Laws in Minnesota

Minnesota requires a permit to carry a concealed handgun under Minn. Stat. § 624.714. It's 'shall-issue,' so you get it if you meet the rules. You need to be 21, take a training course with live-fire, and pass a background check. You can't carry in schools or courthouses (Minn. Stat. § 609.66). Breaking this is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year) or felony (up to 5 years).

Costs: Permit fee is up еще to $100 for 5 years. Training is $75-$150. Total: $75-$250.

Processing Time: Takes 30 days.

Renewal: Permit lasts 5 years. Renewal is up to $75.

Reciprocity: Minnesota honors permits from over 15 states. Over 20 states accept Minnesota's permit.

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Minnesota allows open carry with a permit under Minn. Stat. § 624.714. You need to be 21, have a permit to carry, and follow the same rules as concealed carry. You can't carry in schools or courthouses (Minn. Stat. § 609.66). Breaking this is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year).

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Minnesota has few bans on guns. Assault weapons and large-capacity magazines are legal (Minn. Stat. § 624.712). Silencers, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, and machine guns are okay if you follow federal rules (Minn. Stat. § 609.67). This means you need to register these items with the ATF, the federal agency that controls them, and pay a tax. Ghost guns don't need serial numbers under state law. Breaking federal rules is a felony (up to 10 years in prison).

Costs: The federal tax stamp for silencers, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, or machine guns is $200 per item.

Processing Time: Applying for federal approval through the ATF for a silencer, short-barreled rifle/shotgun, or machine gun takes 6-12 months.

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Minnesota follows FOPA (18 U.S.C. § 926A). Guns must be unloaded and locked in a case or trunk to travel through. Minnesota allows carry in vehicles with a permit (Minn. Stat. § 624.714).

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Minnesota requires a Permit to Purchase for handguns and assault-style rifles under Minn. Stat. § 624.7131. You must be 21, pass a background check, and get it from the police. Rifles and shotguns need a background check from dealers (Minn. Stat. § 624.7181). There's a 7-day wait for the permit. Private sales of handguns need a permit. Breaking this is a felony (up to 5 years).

Costs: Permit is free. Background check is free. Total: $0.

Processing Time: Takes 7-30 days.

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Minnesota does not require gun registration (Minn. Stat. § 624.714). You don't have to report lost or stolen guns. Federal rules apply to machine guns (Minn. Stat. § 609.67). Breaking federal rules is a felony (up to 10 years).

Costs: Federal tax stamp is $200.

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Minnesota has no storage laws. It's illegal to give a gun to a kid under 14 if they might hurt someone (Minn. Stat. § 609.66). Breaking this is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year) or felony (up to 5 years) if harm happens.

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Minnesota has a Castle Doctrine under Minn. Stat. § 609.065. You can use deadly force in your home if someone breaks in and you feel threatened. No retreat is needed in your home, but you must retreat outside if safe. Too much force can mean manslaughter (up to 10 years).

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