Minnesota Gun Laws 2026

CARRY

Constitutional CarryNO — Permit required

CCW Permit Name—

Open CarryVaries — check local laws

Waiting PeriodNone

Private Sale BGCNot required

RESTRICTIONS

Magazine LimitNone

Assault Weapon BanPartial

SuppressorsLegal (NFA rules apply)

Red Flag LawYes (ERPO)

RECIPROCITY

Your MN permit is honored in 30 states:

AK AL AR AZ CO FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA MI MO MS MT NC ND NE NV OH OK SD TN TX UT VA WI WV

Source: handgunlaw.us, last updated 9/5/2026. ID, MT, MS, SD, and TN honor enhanced permits only; ND honors Class 1 only; CO and MA honor only permits issued or renewed on or after 8/1/24; applies to non-residents 18 or older.

LATEST MINNESOTA NEWS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED — MINNESOTA GUN LAWS

Do I need a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Minnesota?+

Yes. Minnesota requires a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun.

What is the magazine capacity limit in Minnesota?+

There is no magazine capacity limit in Minnesota.

Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Minnesota?+

Minnesota does not have a state waiting period on firearm purchases.

Are assault weapons banned in Minnesota?+

Minnesota has an assault weapons ban in effect. This restricts semi-automatic firearms with certain features. Always check current statute for specifics.

Does Minnesota have a red flag law?+

Yes. Minnesota has an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk.

Minnesota gun laws 2026