Minnesota Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)
Quick answer: Minnesota (MN) is a shall-issue permit state meaning you need a permit (Permit to Carry a Pistol) to carry concealed. Minnesota honors permits from 33 states (list below). Your Minnesota permit is honored in 6 states and 29 more are permitless allowing carry in 35 states total.
📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas
Where your Minnesota permit works (carry out)
With a Minnesota-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 35 states: 6 honor the permit itself and 29 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all.
Whose permits does Minnesota honor? (carry in)
Minnesota honors resident permits from 33 states:
Conditions:
- Idaho: Enhanced permit only
- Mississippi: Enhanced permit only
- Montana: Enhanced permit only
- South Dakota: Enhanced permit only
- Tennessee: Enhanced permit only
- North Dakota: Class 1 license only
- Colorado: Permit issued/renewed on or after 8/1/2024 only
- Massachusetts: Permit issued/renewed on or after 8/1/2024 only
Official BCA list (reviewed annually by DPS). Conditions: CO and MA permits only if issued/renewed on or after 8/1/2024; ID, MS, MT, SD, TN enhanced permits only; ND Class 1 only.
Key Minnesota carry restrictions
- No duty to inform unless asked; must display permit and ID on lawful demand
- Prohibited: school property, child care centers, correctional facilities, state hospitals; courthouse complexes require notification
- Carry prohibited at 0.04+ BAC
- Private establishments may ban guns by posting/personal notice
Duty to inform police: Only if asked, display on demand.
Minnesota permit basics
Permit to Carry a Pistol — County sheriffs; Minn. Stat. 624.714; issued to non-residents; permit covers open or concealed carry. Minimum age: 18.
Minnesota carry FAQ
Can you conceal carry in Minnesota without a permit?
No. Minnesota requires a permit (Permit to Carry a Pistol) to carry a concealed handgun. It is a shall-issue permit state.
What states honor a Minnesota (MN) carry permit?
A Minnesota resident permit is honored in 6 states, and 29 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed — 35 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.
Does Minnesota recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?
Minnesota honors resident permits from 33 states. Check the list on this page — some entries carry permit-type or age conditions.
Can I carry in Wisconsin with a Minnesota permit?
Yes — Wisconsin honors your Minnesota permit. Follow Wisconsin law while there.
Is there a duty to inform police in Minnesota?
Only if asked — display on demand.
Official sources
- ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2025/01/17_Worth-…
- dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/public-services/firearms-…
- dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/public-services/firearms-…
- handgunlaw.us/states/minnesota.pdf
- usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/mn-gun-la…
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
Related states & resources
Neighboring states: Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.
Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.
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