Minnesota Gun Laws

Gun Laws in Minnesota

In Minnesota, a permit is required to carry in legal areas. An applicants needs to apply to the sheriff in the county where he/she resides. Non-residents can apply to any county sheriff of Minnesota.

Minnesota gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Allowed in Minnesota.

  Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in Minnesota only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors.

• Juvenile Possession Law: Allowed in Minnesota.

  Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in Minnesota juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in Minnesota, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in Minnesota.

  Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in Minnesota, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

Minnesota Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

	Rifles/Shotguns	Handguns
Purchase Permission	No	Yes
Firearms Registration	No	No
Owners Licensing	No	No
Permission to Carry	No	Yes