Jeff Dege - Certified Firearms Instruction

Training for a State of Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol

Minnesota Gun Laws:

This isn't intended to be legal advice, but rather just a list of resources for those who are interested in learning more about the Minnesota gun laws.

The Minnesota Citizen's Personal Protection Act of 2003

This is the new law, that made Minnesota a "shall-issue" state.

S.F No. 842, 2nd Engrossment: 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)
Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection Act of 2003.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/...

Minnesota Statutes

These are the actual statutes, straight from the Minnesota Government's websites. (Note that there may be other statutes relating to firearms that I have not listed here - that's simply because I wasn't aware of them. If you know of a statute that relates to firearms, please let me know. And if you are using this information, please remember that it is almost certainly incomplete.)

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.015 Firearms safety and wildlife identification course.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/015.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.020 Firearms safety certificate required.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/020.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.021 Possession of firearms by persons under age 16.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/021.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.031 Use and possession of firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/031.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.041 Possession of firearms and ammunition restricted in deer zones.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/041.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.045 Transportation of firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/045.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.055 Discharging firearms and bows and arrows.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/055.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.065 Hunting while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/065.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.111 Special firearm hunting seasons for physically disabled.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/111.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 97B - Hunting
97B.211 Hunting big game by archery.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97B/211.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 242 - Corrections, Youth
242.31 Restoration of civil rights; possession of firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/242/31.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 245 - Department of Human Services
245.041 Provision of firearms background check information.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/245/041.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 260B - Delinquency
260B.245 Effect of juvenile court proceedings.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/260B/245.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 471 - Municipal rights, powers, duties
471.633 Firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/471/633.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 471 - Municipal rights, powers, duties
471.634 Definition.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/471/634.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.02 Definitions.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/02.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.06 Authorized use of force.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/06.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.065 Justifiable taking of life.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/065.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.066 Authorized use of deadly force by peace officers.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/066.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.165 Restoration of civil rights; possession of firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/165.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.531 Forfeitures.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/531.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.5314 Administrative forfeiture of certain property seized in connection with a controlled substances seizure.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/5314.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.5315 Disposition of forfeited property.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/5315.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.5316 Summary forfeitures.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/5316.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.66 Dangerous weapons
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/66.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.661 Penalty for set guns; swivel guns.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/661.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.662 Shooting victim; duty to render aid.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/662.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.663 Display of handgun ammunition.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/663.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.665 Spring guns.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/665.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.666 Negligent storage of firearms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/666.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.667 Firearms; removal or alteration of serial number.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/667.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.668 Explosive and incendiary devices.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/668.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.669 Civil disorder.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/669.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.67 Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/67.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.672 Permissive inference; firearms in automobiles.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/672.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.713 Terroristic threats.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/713.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609 - Criminal Code
609.855 Crimes involving transit; shooting at transit vehicle.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/855.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 609A - Expungement
609A.03 Petition to expunge criminal records.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609A/03.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.61 Armed association.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/61.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.63 Dangerous exhibitions.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/63.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.71 Gun control, application of federal law.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/71.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.711 Declaration of policy.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/711.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.712 Definitions.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/712.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.713 Certain persons not to have pistols or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons; penalty.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/713.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7131 Transferee permit; penalty.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7131.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7132 Report of transfer.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7132.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.714 Carrying of weapons without permit; penalties.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/714.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7141 Transfer to ineligible person.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7141.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.715 Exemptions; antiques and ornaments.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/715.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7151 Standardized forms.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7151.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.716 Saturday night specials prohibited; penalty.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/716.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7161 Firearms dealers; certain security measures required.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7161.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7162 Firearms dealers; safety requirements.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7162.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.717 Local regulation.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/717.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.7181 Rifles and shotguns in public places.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/7181.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.719 Possession of firearm by nonresident alien.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/719.html

Minnesota Statutes 2003
Chapter 624 - Crimes, Other Provisions
624.74 Metal-penetrating bullets.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/74.html

The Minnesota Legislature

Various summaries prepared by the MN Legislative Staff.

Minnesota Personal Protection Act - House Research Bill Summary
(Note - this is for House File 261, an earlier version of the bill than what finally passed into law.)
http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/bs/83/HF0261.html

Minnesota Firearms Laws - A Guide for Legislators
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/firearms.pdf

The Effects of "Shall-Issue" Concealed-Carry Licensing Laws: A Literature Review
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/concarry.pdf

Pistol Permits: Posting at Private Establishments
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/sspistpost.pdf

Firearm Possession Restrictions under Minnesota Law
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/ssfrarm.pdf

Schools and Firearms
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/ssschfire.pdf

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

This is the agency (formerly with the Treasury Department, now part of the Department of Homeland Security), responsible for enforcing the federal gun laws.

State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms
http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/statelaws/22ndedition/minnesota.pdf

The National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action

Provides a number of summaries of our gun laws.

NRA-ILA Firearms Laws For Minnesota As of October, 2002
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws.asp?FormMode=Detail&R=MN

Compendium of State Firearms Laws
http://www.nraila.org/media/misc/compendium.htm

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