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Minnesota Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Conditional: Minnesota requires a Permit to Carry to carry concealed, and it is shall-issue.

ConditionalVerified Jul 6, 2026

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Minnesota requires a Permit to Carry to carry concealed, and it is shall-issue. The minimum age is 18, after the courts struck the prior minimum of 21, effective around April 2025. BCA-certified training is required.

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