Does Minnesota have constitutional carry?

No. Minnesota is a shall-issue state — a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol (PTC) is required to carry concealed, and the issuing authority must issue one to any applicant who meets the statutory requirements.

How much does a Minnesota PTC cost?

The PTC application fee in Minnesota is $100. The sheriff's new-permit fee may not exceed the actual and reasonable processing cost or $100, whichever is less; renewal may not exceed $75 (§624.714 subd 3(f), subd 7(c)).

Does Minnesota honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?

Minnesota honors concealed-carry permits from 33 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Minnesota honors" page.

Where is a Minnesota PTC honored?

A Minnesota PTC is honored by 30 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a Minnesota PTC valid?

A Minnesota PTC is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

MinnesotaConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

Minnesota is a shall-issue state — it is not a permitless (constitutional) carry state. A Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol is required to carry a pistol in public, whether openly or concealed. The permit is issued by the county sheriff where a resident applies (non-residents may apply to any Minnesota sheriff), requires evidence of firearms training within the prior year, costs up to $100 for a new permit, and is valid for five years (Minn. Stat. §624.714). No fingerprints are required. A permit holder must keep the permit card and a government photo ID in immediate possession and display them on the lawful demand of a peace officer, but has no proactive duty to inform. Minnesota recognizes a specific list of 33 states' permits — not all states — with Idaho and Tennessee recognized for their enhanced permit only. Although the statute sets the age at 21, a 2024 federal ruling (Worth v. Jacobson) requires the BCA to issue to qualified 18–20-year-olds.

Minnesota Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol (PTC)

Issuing authority: Minnesota County Sheriffs
Carry regime: shall issue
Minimum age: 21
Fee: $100
Training: Required
Validity: 5 years

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Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Not allowed

Minnesota is NOT a permitless-carry state. A Permit to Carry a Pistol is required to carry a pistol in public, whether openly or concealed (Minn. Stat. §624.714). There is no constitutional/permitless carry in Minnesota. (The statutory age of 21 is subject to Worth v. Jacobson (8th Cir. 2024), under which the BCA issues to qualified 18–20-year-olds.)

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Open carry

Permit required

Minnesota's Permit to Carry a Pistol authorizes carrying a pistol either openly or concealed; there is no separate open-carry right. Carrying a pistol in public without a permit is unlawful (Minn. Stat. §624.714).

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Duty to inform

Not required

Minnesota imposes no affirmative duty to proactively notify a peace officer that you are carrying. A permit holder must keep the permit card and a government-issued photo ID in immediate possession while carrying and must display them on the lawful demand of a peace officer (§624.714 subd 1b) — but there is no proactive notification requirement.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Off-limits locations

K-12 school property (Minn. Stat. §609.66 subd 1d)
courthouses and other public buildings where prohibited (state may post/restrict)
child care centers and (in some cases) family child care while children are present
state correctional facilities and jails
private establishments and property that have posted a conspicuous no-firearms notice or personally requested no carry (§624.714 subd 17)
places where carrying a firearm is prohibited by federal law

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. School property is governed by Minn. Stat. §609.66 subd 1d; private-establishment posting is governed by §624.714 subd 17 (a person who refuses to leave a posted establishment commits a petty misdemeanor). Employers and property owners may prohibit carry.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Minnesota reciprocity summary

Minnesota honors 33 states' permits · honored by 30 states

Where a Minnesota permit is honored →Whose permits Minnesota honors →

Last verified 2026-07-10 against Minnesota BCA — Permit to Carry Reciprocity.

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Minnesota FAQ

Does Minnesota have constitutional carry?: No. Minnesota is a shall-issue state — a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol (PTC) is required to carry concealed, and the issuing authority must issue one to any applicant who meets the statutory requirements.
How much does a Minnesota PTC cost?: The PTC application fee in Minnesota is $100. The sheriff's new-permit fee may not exceed the actual and reasonable processing cost or $100, whichever is less; renewal may not exceed $75 (§624.714 subd 3(f), subd 7(c)).
Does Minnesota honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: Minnesota honors concealed-carry permits from 33 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Minnesota honors" page.
Where is a Minnesota PTC honored?: A Minnesota PTC is honored by 30 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a Minnesota PTC valid?: A Minnesota PTC is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

Sources

Minnesota BCA — Permit to Carry Reciprocity (2026-07-10)