Minnesota
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | No* | Yes | §624.7131 | *Permit to purchase required to transfer/purchase "military-style assault weapons" and handguns through FFL dealers. A permit to carry also acts as a permit to purchase for Minnesota residents. Traditional rifles and shotguns may be purchased without a permit. No permit required for private transfers between individuals. |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | ||
| "Assault weapon" law? | No* | No* | §624.7131 | *Persons under the age of 21 prohibited from purchasing handguns and "military style" weapons. However, ownership of "assault weapons" by persons over 18 generally not prohibited. |
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Carry permits issued? | No | Yes | §624.714 §624.7181 |
Shall Issue. 'Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol' required to carry handguns. Concealment is permitted but not required. A carry permit also allows for the carry of long guns. |
| Open Carry? | No | Yes | May carry openly with permit to carry. | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | §471.633 | Municipalities may regulate the discharge of firearms within their borders. |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | Yes | §609.67 | Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns, unless designated Curios & Relics, are prohibited in most cases. Sound suppressors and some destructive devices are prohibited in most cases. |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | Federal rules observed. |
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