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    Minnesota

    DISCLAIMER: K-Var will not modify a firearm from its manufactured packaging in order to make it compliant for state laws. K-Var will not ship firearms to a third party to be modified or changed in any way from manufactured specifications. All purchased firearms must be compliant “as is” from the manufacturer before the item(s) will ship. Information regarding State and local restrictions, laws and ordinances presented on this page are generalized summations of the above named State’s law, provided for customer convince. Laws and ordinances for firearms, ammunition, and certain other items are however, subject to change, without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to know his or her own State and local restrictions.

    State Regulations

    Subject Matter

    Rifle / Shotgun

    Handgun

    Relevant Statute

    General Description

    State Permit Required to Purchase

    Partial

    Yes

    § 624.713

    Permit to purchase required to transfer/purchase long guns with a pistol grip and handguns through FFL dealers. A permit to carry also acts as a permit to purchase for Minnesota residents.

    State Firearm Registration

    No

    No

       

    State Preemption of Local Restrictions

    Yes

    Yes

    § 471.633

    Municipalities may regulate the discharge of firearms within their borders.

    Assault Weapon Restrictions

    No/ Partial

    No/ Partial

    § 624.713

    Persons 18 and older may purchase assault weapons WITH a permit to purchase (or permit to carry for persons 21 and older)

    NFA Weapon Restrictions

    Partial

    Partial

    §609.67

    Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns, unless designated Curios & Relics, are prohibited in most cases.

    Magazine Capacity Restrictions

    No

    No

       

    Prohibited Items

    Rifles

     

    Shotguns

     

    Handguns

    Prohibited: Handguns (other than antique firearms) where the frame, barrel, cylinder, slide or breech-lock is composed of any material with a melting point of less than 1,000 degrees F, or an ultimate tensile strength of less than 55,000 psi, or comprised of any powdered metal having a density of less than 7.5 grams/cubic centimeter.

    Accessories / Ammunition

    Certain cities and municipalities may have regulations regarding Stun Guns, TASER, or Defense Sprays. It is the responsibility of the customer to check with their local authorities before making any purchases.

    LAW ENFORCMENT EXEMPTIONS: Active LE Officers are exempt from the above restrictions.