2026 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
FIREARMS
Abandonment, return to owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Accessories, forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Aiming at human beings
Crime of violence, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Dangerous exhibitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.63
Air guns, furnishing to children, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Ammunition, see AMMUNITION
Antique firearms
Ammunition, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.715
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Forfeitures, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Permits to carry, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.715
Public places, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7181
Transfer reports, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132
Armed forces members, firing blank cartridges upon unlawful assembly, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.28
Assault weapons, see Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons under this topic
Background checks
Certificate issuers, liability, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.31, 624.713
Committed persons, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 246C.15, 253B.09
Direct Care and Treatment executive board commitment information, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.714
National Instant Criminal Background Check System, pretrial diversion program reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.713
Private party transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7134
Sheriffs, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Transferring without, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131, 624.7132
BB guns
Carrying in a public place, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7181
Displaying, exhibiting, or brandishing, threats of violence, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.713
Gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
School property, guns on, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Big game hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Blanks, devices to fire, replica firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.713
Caliber, hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Cases, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.045
Certificates and certification
Apprentice-hunter validation, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.020, 97B.022
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.015
Exemption for military personnel, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.015
Safety certificate, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.441, 97B.015, 97B.020
Children, see Firearms under CHILDREN
Collector show sellers or exhibitors, transient merchants, exclusion from definition, Minn. Statutes 2026 329.099
Confiscation
Emergencies and disasters, temporary seizure, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7192
eTrace system, registration and reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.5536
Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.221, 97A.223, 97B.021
Conflict of laws, local ordinances, preemption by state law, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.633
Contraband, forfeited firearms, sales, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5316
Correctional facilities, introducing, Minn. Statutes 2026 243.55, 641.165
Counties, deer-hunting limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
County attorneys, carrying while on duty, Minn. Statutes 2026 388.051
Crimes committed with
Contraband, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5316
Disarming peace officer, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.504
Domestic abuse, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.713
Domestic assault, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2242
Evidence, forensic laboratories, accreditation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.157
Gambling device permits, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.07
Minimum sentences, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.11
Strangulation, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2247
Data, classification and access, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87
Dealers
Handguns, security measures, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7161
Location, regulation by zoning ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.635
Signs, warning on child access to firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7162
Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Decedents' property, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 390.225
Deer hunting
County limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Firearms restricted, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.041
Muzzleloading firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.301, 97B.311
Definitions
Cannabis and cannabinoid products, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Extreme risk protection orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7171
Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.015
Gun control, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Private detectives and protective agents, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.32
Transient merchants, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 329.099
Destruction, forfeited property, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Detectives, see Weapons under DETECTIVES
Discharge
Aircraft, discharge from, Minn. Statutes 2026 360.075
Cemeteries or burial grounds, discharge over, Minn. Statutes 2026 307.08, 307.082
Drive-by shootings, see DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS
Livestock, prohibited near, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.001
Local government, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.633
Peace officers, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.553
Public transit vehicles or facilities, shooting at or in, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.855, 624.712
Railroad trains, shooting at, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.85
Reckless discharge within a municipality, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Restrictions, hunting and fishing law, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.001, 97B.055
Shooting victims, duty to aid, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.02, 609.662
Disclosure, facsimiles, see Replica firearms under this topic
Disposition, decedents' property, Minn. Statutes 2026 390.225
Dog trainers, permits and restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.005
Domestic abuse protection orders, transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Education and training, see Safety or training courses or programs under this topic
eTrace system, registration and reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.5536
Extreme risk protection orders
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7171
Emergency issuance, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7174
Extensions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7173
Firearms storage procedures and standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.8481
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7171 to 624.7178
Hearing, evidence and proof, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7172
Liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7178
Persons ineligible, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.713
Return of firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7176
Termination, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7173
Transfer of firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7175
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7177
Forfeitures
Carrying in a public place, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.531
Controlled substances crimes, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.531, 609.5314
Crimes against the person, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.715
Disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Domestic assault, firearms used during crime, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2242
Gun control violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.531
Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Sales of forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5316
Gun control law, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.71 to 624.719
Gunshot wounds, see GUNSHOT WOUNDS
Handguns
Pistols, see PISTOLS
Revolvers, replicas, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81, 325F.812
State surplus property, sale, Minn. Statutes 2026 16B.298
Harpooning native rough fish, Minn. Statutes 2026 97C.381
Hennepin County, disposal, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Hunting
Accidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.205, 609.2665, 609.662
Ammunition, big game, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Artificial lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.081
Big game hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
County limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Crossbow hunting during firearms season, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.036
Disabled hunters
Assistance required, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.1055
Hunting from vehicle, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.055
Mechanical or electronic assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.1115
Safety certificate, provisional, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.015
Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.111
Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.045
Gun control, legislative intent, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.711
Gunshot wound reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.553
Handguns, see Hunting under PISTOLS
Hunting under influence of alcohol or drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.065, 97B.066
Licenses, fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.475
Mechanical or electronic assistance, disabled hunters, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.1115
Muzzleloading firearms, see same under this topic
Night vision equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 97B.086
Nonresident aliens, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.719
Permission of landowner or occupant, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.001
Pistols, carrying for hunting, permit exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.021, 97B.081, 97B.211
Prohibition on rifles or shotguns in public place, exception, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7181
Range finders, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.081
Restrictions on use, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.001, 97B.722
Safety certificate required, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.451, 97B.020
Scopes, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Seizure, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.021
Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421
Thermal imaging equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 97B.086
Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.045
Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.931
Visually impaired hunters, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.111
Wolves, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Injunctions, unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 307.08
Inspections, refusal to submit, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.251
Juvenile offenders, use while committing felonies
Adult certification, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.125
Extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.130
Lawsuits, unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 307.08
Licenses
Handguns, see Permits to carry under PISTOLS
Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 366.01
Local governments, state preemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.717
Machine guns, see MACHINE GUNS
Mechanical or electronic assistance, disabled hunters, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.1115
Muzzleloading firearms
Big game and wolves, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Deer hunting
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.411, 97A.465, 97B.301
Possession of firearms in deer zones, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.041
Restrictions on use, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.311
Deer zones during open firearms season, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.041
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.405
Muzzleloader season, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.015
Scopes, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031
Nonresident aliens, possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.719
Owners
Data about, collection, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.05
Permitting use by person under influence of alcohol or drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.065
Peace officers, see Firearms under PEACE OFFICERS
Permits
Background checks, see same under this topic
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87
From other states, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Lawful cannabis users, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Surrender
Crimes against persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.715
Domestic abuse protection orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.04
Domestic assault, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2242
Harrassment crimes, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.749
Stalking crimes, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.749
Transferees permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131
Pistols, see PISTOLS
Possession
Armed associations, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.61
Boarding and lodging house guests, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Cannabis and cannabinoid products, legal users, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7152
Child abuse restraining orders, restrictions in, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.201
Commitment, legal effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.23
Convicted persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 242.31, 609.165
Conviction, human services licensed programs, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.24
Courthouses and state buildings, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Crimes against the person, persons awaiting trial, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.715
Crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.11
Crimes of violence, Minn. Statutes 2026 242.31, 609.165, 609A.03
Delinquent children, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.141, 260B.245
Domestic abuse protection orders
Restrictions in, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.01
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.01, 624.7144
Domestic assault, persons convicted of, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2242, 624.7144
Furnished apartment house guests, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Harassment crimes, possession after conviction, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.749
Hotel guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.021, 97B.081, 97B.211
Juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.198, 260B.245
Lifetime restriction, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.713
Night vision equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 97B.086
Nonresident aliens, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.719
Passenger automobiles, inference of possession by driver, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.672
Persons ineligible
Allowing access by, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7144
Domestic abuse protection orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Prosecution for or conviction of, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.16, 245C.15, 609.035, 609.1095
Purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7133
Pistols, see Possession under PISTOLS
Predatory offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Removed or changed serial numbers, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.667
Resort guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Restoration of right, data to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, Minn. Statutes 2026 253B.24
School zones, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.05, 121A.44, 124D.03, 609.66
Shining, artificial lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.081
Stalking crimes, possession after conviction, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.749, 624.7144
Thermal imaging equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 97B.086
Transportation, discharge orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 242.31
Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.931
Unlawful possession, public nuisance, Minn. Statutes 2026 617.81
Predatory offenders, possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Protective agents, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336, 326.3361, 624.7181
Purchases
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87
In other states, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.71
Ramsey County, disposal, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Receiving, crimes of violence, possession after, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.165
Regulation
Background checks, see same under this topic
Local governments, preemption by state law, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.633
Replica firearms
Cellphone cases, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.812
Displaying, exhibiting or brandishing, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.713
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81
Possession on school property, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Toys, gun control, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Reports about
Crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.11
eTrace system, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.5536
Security guards, discharge of firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.22
Revolvers, replicas, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81, 325F.812
Rifles, see RIFLES
Rocket launchers, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81
Safety or training courses or programs
Certified instructors, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Completion, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.07
Exemption for military personnel, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.015
Funding, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.022
Hunter education, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.015
Making or using firearms for civil disorder, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.669
Natural Resources Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.028, 97B.015
Pistols, permits to carry, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Volunteer instructors, background check requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.027
Sales
Collector show sellers, Minn. Statutes 2026 329.099
Dealers, location, zoning ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.635
Forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5316
In other states, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.71
Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7133
Private party transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7134
Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
School districts, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.633
Scuba guns, gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Seizure
Emergencies and disasters, temporary seizure, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7192
Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.221, 97A.223, 97B.021
Transfers from prohibited persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons
Carrying in public, persons under age 21, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7181
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Forfeitures, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Permits, see Background checks under this topic
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.711
Possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.11, 624.713
Transfers
Family or household members, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7141
Illegal transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132, 624.7141
Ineligible persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7141
Permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131
Private party transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7134
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132
Without background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Serial numbers
Forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
Removing or changing, fine, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.667
Set guns
Deer hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.321
Misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.661
Shooting, see Discharge under this topic
Shotguns, see SHOTGUNS
Silencers, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 609.66
Spring guns, see SPRING GUNS
Storage units, sales and use taxes, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 297A.67
Stud guns, gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.712
Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.421, 609.66
Swivel guns
Deer hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.321
Gross misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.661
Theft of
Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.52
Return to owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.5315
RICO Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.902
Sentencing, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.52
Toys, see Replica firearms under this topic
Training, licensing requiring, armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.56
Transfers
Allowing ineligible persons to regain possession after transfer, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7144
Arrests, failure to comply, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Background checks, see same under this topic
Compliance hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132, 624.7141
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87
Domestic abusers
Orders to transfer, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.01
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.03
Domestic child abusers, orders to transfer, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.201
Family or household members, affirmative defense, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7141
Illegal transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132, 624.7141
Permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131, 624.7151
Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7133
Private party transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7134
Reports, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7131, 624.7132
Semiautomatic military style assault weapons, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66, 624.7141
Waiting period, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7132
Transportation
Aircraft, Minn. Statutes 2026 360.075
Crimes of violence, possession after, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.165
Delinquent children, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.245
Extended jurisdiction juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.245
Game refuges, carrying firearms in, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.091
In motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.045, 97B.055, 609.672
Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.931
Unloaded firearms, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 97A.015
Violations and penalties
Aiming or shooting at human beings, dangerous exhibitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.63
Aircraft, transportation or discharge, Minn. Statutes 2026 360.075
BB guns, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.713, 624.7181
Combustible wads, careless or negligent use around fire, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.195
Correctional facilities, introducing into, Minn. Statutes 2026 243.55, 641.165
Criminal violations, conviction, gambling licenses, mandatory disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 349.155
Disarming peace officer, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.504
Drive-by shootings, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Extreme risk protection orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7177
Furnishing or allowing children under age 14 to handle, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Furnishing to children under age 18, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Gambling licenses, revocation, suspension, denial, or refusal to renew, Minn. Statutes 2026 349.155
Juveniles, use when committing felonies, adult certification, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.125
Mislabeling, civil penalty, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81
Negligent storage, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.666
Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7133
Possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.165, 609.66, 624.714, 624.7144
Predatory offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.714
Private party transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 624.7134
Protection orders, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 518B.01
Railroad trains, shooting at, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.85
Reckless discharge within a municipality, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66
Replica firearms, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.81, 325F.812, 609.713
Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66, 624.7132, 624.7141, 624.7181
Serial numbers, tampering, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.667
Set guns, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.661
Swivel guns, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.661
Tracers, careless or negligent use around fire, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.195
Unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 307.08
Wolf hunting, Minn. Statutes 2026 97B.031