CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101MIDWEST REGION · MN
Minnesota
Concealed Carry Guide
Minnesota generally requires a permit to carry a pistol in public. Residents apply to the sheriff in their county of residence.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
Minnesota carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
County sheriff
LAST REVIEWED
August 16, 2026
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PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
Minnesota generally requires a permit to carry a pistol in public. Residents apply to the sheriff in their county of residence.
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
Applicants must complete approved firearms training within the period specified by state law before applying or renewing.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
A nonresident may apply through a Minnesota county sheriff. Minnesota publishes a current list of states whose permits it recognizes.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official Minnesota references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.