Minnesota Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Minnesota require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Minnesota require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Minnesota require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Minnesota issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Minnesota issue concealed carry permits?
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  A:

  Minnesota is a "shall issue" state. To carry a handgun, the state requires a Permit to Carry a Pistol. Concealed carry only applies to handguns.

• +Q: Does Minnesota have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Minnesota have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Minnesota support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Minnesota have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Minnesota uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Minnesota have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Minnesota have?

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