Permit to Carry reciprocity

Some firearms permits from other states are recognized in Minnesota.

Minnesota’s permit to carry law addresses the recognition of permits from other states. The Department of Public Safety annually reviews laws from other states governing the issuance of permits to carry weapons.

Please note that the permit issued by your state does not supersede Minnesota's laws or regulations. Legal conduct in your state may not be legal in Minnesota.

Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota

Alaska

Arkansas

California

Colorado (Permits issued or renewed on or after 8/1/24)

Connecticut

Delaware

Hawaii

Idaho (Enhanced permit only)

Illinois

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Massachusetts (Permits issued or renewed on or after 8/1/24)

Michigan

Mississippi (Enhanced permit only)

Missouri

Montana (Enhanced permit only)

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota (Class 1 license only)

Ohio

Oklahoma

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota (Enhanced permit only)

Tennessee (Enhanced permit only)

Texas

West Virginia

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

BCA divisions

Permit to Carry reciprocity

Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota

States with permits not valid in Minnesota (State laws not similar to Minnesota)