Do I need a permit to carry in Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does Minnesota honor out-of-state permits?

No. Minnesota does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.

Where can I check Minnesota's official rules?

Check Minnesota Department of Public Safety, BCA. The controlling law is Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 16.

Carry laws · 2026

Minnesota concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 16

Carrying in Minnesota

Minnesota does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Certified in-person training including live-fire is required. Permit to Carry is issued by the county sheriff.

Source: Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 16. Minnesota Department of Public Safety, BCA. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Minnesota?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Minnesota does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if Minnesota honors some other permits.

Getting Minnesota's own permit

Minnesota requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy Minnesota's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Minnesota?: Yes. Minnesota requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Minnesota honor out-of-state permits?: No. Minnesota does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.
Where can I check Minnesota's official rules?: Check Minnesota Department of Public Safety, BCA. The controlling law is Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 16.

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Sources and verification

MN: Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 16. Minnesota Department of Public Safety, BCA.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.