Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Minnesota?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Minnesota honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: honored · NJ permit: honored · Visitors need a permit Minnesota honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Honored
New York is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Honored
Minnesota honors the New Jersey resident permit. Conditions: Minnesota honors every state not on its 'not similar' list. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless carry; a Minnesota or recognized out-of-state permit is required. official source
Resident Permits Minnesota Honors (33)
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Pending (not counted): Washington, DC
Conditions: Minnesota honors every state not on its 'not similar' list.
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Minnesota
Yes, some. Minnesota honors non-resident permits from: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Honored
Minnesota honors New York licenses and does not require the holder to live in New York. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Florida is on Minnesota's list of states whose permits are NOT valid in Minnesota. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Utah is on Minnesota's list of states whose permits are NOT valid in Minnesota. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Pennsylvania is on Minnesota's list of states whose permits are NOT valid in Minnesota. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Arizona is on Minnesota's list of states whose permits are NOT valid in Minnesota. official source
Texas non-resident permitHonored
Texas is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Virginia is on Minnesota's list of states whose permits are NOT valid in Minnesota. official source
Maryland non-resident permitHonored
Maryland is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitHonored
Connecticut is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honoredunverified
DC appears on neither Minnesota list; subd. 16 speaks of permits from other 'states', so DC permits should be treated as not recognized. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitHonored
New Jersey is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction. official source
Also honored here: non-resident permits from Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia.
Know Before You Go
Private places can post 'BANS GUNS IN THESE PREMISES' signs and ask you to leave; carry the permit and photo ID.
Can a visitor get a Minnesota permit? Yes. Minnesota issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Minnesota with a New York license?
Yes. New York is on Minnesota's 'Out-of-state permit valid in Minnesota' list; Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 16 recognizes a permit from any state not on the not-similar list, with no resident/non-resident distinction.
Can I carry in Minnesota with a New Jersey permit?
Yes. Minnesota honors the New Jersey resident permit. Conditions: Minnesota honors every state not on its 'not similar' list.
Does Minnesota honor non-resident permits?
Yes, some. Minnesota honors non-resident permits from: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia.
Can visitors carry in Minnesota without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Minnesota honors. No permitless carry; a Minnesota or recognized out-of-state permit is required.
Can a non-resident get a Minnesota carry permit?
Yes. Minnesota issues non-resident permits.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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