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2026 Checklist
Gun Law Checklist
How Minnesota ranks on gun safety laws, background checks, concealed carry, and more.
National Ranking
#14
out of 50 states for gun law strength
Composite Score
55/100
Everytown Research composite index
Gun Death Rate
9.8/100k
vs. national avg of 12.8 per 100k residents
Data sourced from Everytown Research ↗ · Last updated January 14, 2026
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history_edu Est. 2010
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Foundational Laws
check_circleBackground checks required for handgun and semiautomatic assault weapon purchases
check_circleConcealed carry permit required with training including live-fire requirement
check_circleExtreme Risk law allows temporary gun removal for individuals in crisis
check_circleNo Shoot First law in place
check_circleSecure storage required when a child under 18 may access the firearm
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Gun Industry & Product Safety
check_circleAssault weapons prohibited — military-style weapons banned
check_circleAuto sears / Glock switches prohibited
check_circleBump stocks prohibited
check_circleConsumer safety: new handguns must have childproofing features
check_circleDealer license required at state level
check_circleGhost guns regulated — serial numbers required, background checks enforced
check_circleHigh-capacity magazines prohibited
check_circleLegal accountability for gun industry allowed
check_circleMicrostamping for new handguns required
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Guns in Public
check_circleNo carry after violent offense — 3-year ban for assault/violent misdemeanor
check_circleNo guns mandate on college campuses
check_circleNo guns at state capitol or demonstrations
check_circleNo guns in bars
check_circleNo guns in K-12 schools by staff or permit holders
check_circleOpen carry regulated — permit required for all firearms
check_circleStrong concealed carry authority — officials can deny for public safety
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Keeping Guns Out of the Wrong Hands
check_circleEmergency restraining order prohibitor — domestic abusers barred
check_circleFelony prohibitor indefinite
check_circleFugitive from justice prohibitor
check_circleGun removal program — officials actively seek illegal guns
check_circleHate crime prohibitor
check_circleMental health prohibitor — indefinite for involuntary commitments
check_circleMinimum age: 21+ for handguns, 18+ for long guns
check_circleAssault/violent misdemeanor prohibitor — 3-year ban
check_circleDomestic abuser prohibition covers misdemeanor convictions & dating partners
check_circleRelinquishment required for convicted abusers and those under restraining orders
check_circleSchool threat assessment teams required by law
check_circleStalker prohibitor — 3-year ban
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Policing & Civil Rights
check_circleFunding for victims of gun violence via VOCA funds
check_circleLocal gun laws allowed — no state preemption
check_circleOffice of Violence Intervention exists
check_circlePolice deadly force standard: only when necessary to prevent serious injury
check_circleQualified immunity limited
check_circleTools to address crime guns: tracing + trafficking/straw purchase crimes
check_circleViolence intervention program funding in state budget
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Sales & Permitting
check_circleAuthority to deny gun purchase if buyer poses danger
check_circleCharleston Loophole closed — 30-day waiting period for handguns/assault weapons
check_circleLost and stolen reporting required
check_circleMental health record reporting into background check system
check_circleSales records sent to law enforcement for handguns
check_circleTraining required to purchase guns
check_circleWaiting periods enforced
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