Carrying
Minn. Stat. 624.714 — a pistol in public without a permit is a gross misdemeanor
A permit to carry. Carrying, holding or possessing a pistol in a motor vehicle, snowmobile or boat, on or about the person, or otherwise in a public place without first getting a permit to carry is a gross misdemeanor, and a felony on a second or later conviction.
A permit holder carrying a pistol has the permit card and a government-issued photo identification in immediate possession, and displays both on lawful demand by a peace officer. Not having them is a petty misdemeanor with a fine for a first offense of no more than $25, and the citation is dismissed if the person shows they were authorized to carry at the time.
Residents apply to the sheriff of their county. The sheriff has 30 days after receiving the application packet, and not notifying the applicant of a denial within 30 days is issuance. The Revisor's note to the section records that a federal appeals court held the permit law's minimum age of 21 unconstitutional for adults under that age, and review was declined.
A person under the age of 18 may not possess a pistol, except under a parent's or guardian's supervision, for military drill, on an approved range under supervision, or after an approved safety course.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 624.714 — Carrying of weapons without permit; penalties
- Minn. Stat. 624.713 — Certain persons not to possess firearms
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.