MN State Carry Permit Form

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released the 2024 Permit to Carry Report, which contains data submitted by Minnesota law enforcement agencies regarding applications made for handgun carry permits as well as data about permit holders. The annual report is required by Minnesota law.

Minnesota saw fewer firearms permits issued in 2024 than in 2023. Minnesota sheriffs reported to the BCA that 67,216 permits were applied for and that they issued 57,248 permits in 2024.