Minnesota

Key Notes

Permit to purchase required for handguns and assault-style rifles with pistol grips. Open carry requires a permit to carry pistol. Machine guns and SBS prohibited unless C&R.

• •Yes (handguns + pistol-grip long guns) Permit to Purchase — A permit or background check is required before purchasing handguns and semi-auto long guns with pistol grips.
• •Partial (permit required) Assault Weapon Ban — Minnesota does not fully ban assault weapons, but semi-auto rifles with pistol grips require a permit to purchase (the 'transferee permit' or carry permit).
• •Machine guns / SBS banned (NFA) — Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns are prohibited unless classified as Curio & Relic items. SBRs and suppressors are legal with the federal tax stamp.
• •Shall Issue (Concealed Carry) — The state must issue a Permit to Carry a Pistol to qualified applicants. Training is required.
• •Yes (with permit) Open Carry — Open carry is legal but requires a valid Permit to Carry a Pistol. You cannot open carry without the permit.
• •Yes (handguns + pistol-grip) Background Check Private — Private sales of handguns and pistol-grip long guns require a background check or transferee permit.