Lesson 10.1: Carrying in Other States
A Minnesota Permit to Carry is issued under Minnesota law. It does not carry Minnesota law with you into another state.
Once you leave Minnesota, you are responsible for knowing the law of the state you are entering.
Your Permit Does Not Carry Minnesota Law With It
A carry permit is not a nationwide permission slip.
Each state controls its own firearm laws, carry rules, prohibited places, vehicle rules, duty to inform rules, and use of force law.
Some states recognize a Minnesota permit. Some do not. Some states may have permitless carry but still have rules that differ from Minnesota.
Reciprocity Must Be Checked
Reciprocity means one state recognizes a permit issued by another state.
Minnesota may recognize another state’s permit, but that does not prove that state recognizes yours.
Before carrying outside Minnesota, verify current reciprocity and carry rules from official sources close to the time of travel.
Permitless Carry Still Has Rules
Permitless carry does not mean there are no restrictions.
A state may still regulate prohibited places, vehicle carry, alcohol related locations, age requirements, firearm types, magazine limits, or law enforcement interactions.
Davey Defense Standard
If you do not know the law of the state you are entering, do not carry there until you have checked it.
Your permit is your responsibility. Your firearm is your responsibility. Your travel planning is your responsibility.
Source References
- Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 16, Recognition of Permits from Other States
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Permit to Carry Reciprocity Information