I am absolutely, 100% certain the permit to carry applies to “Handguns” only. Brian, pull out your permit and read the first line. “State of Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol”. The permit in no way, shape or form applies to long guns.
-J.
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now the person can carry a long gun loaded with a permit if out walking around
I’m pretty sure anyone can do that at long as you don’t try to conceal the weapon. Again, not advisable!
-J.
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now the person can carry a long gun loaded with a permit if out walking around
I’m pretty sure anyone can do that at long as you don’t try to conceal the weapon. Again, not advisable!
-J.
I ‘spose I could be wrong once in my life…just to show people that I’m human and all… 
What is amazing to me is that two seperate carry instructors stated in their class (that I heard) that “the law made no distinction between handguns and long guns”.
I know I won’t be testing it out anytime soon!
I ‘spose I could be wrong once in my life…just to show people that I’m human and all…
What is amazing to me is that two seperate carry instructors stated in their class (that I heard) that “the law made no distinction between handguns and long guns”.
I know I won’t be testing it out anytime soon!
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What is amazing to me is that two seperate carry instructors stated in their class (that I heard) that “the law made no distinction between handguns and long guns”
I have the law printed out here sitting on my desk….all 29 pages. You are correct in saying it does not specifically exclude long guns, nor does in include them. The terms “firearm” and “pistol” are used interchangably.
However, if you look at your application for the permit >>> Minnesota Statewide Permit to Carry a Pistol Application.and the permit itself, it specifically states “Pistol”. Lastly, it really don’t matter what the law says, it’s what your issuing Sheriff says. Call him up and ask. 
-J.
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What is amazing to me is that two seperate carry instructors stated in their class (that I heard) that “the law made no distinction between handguns and long guns”
I have the law printed out here sitting on my desk….all 29 pages. You are correct in saying it does not specifically exclude long guns, nor does in include them. The terms “firearm” and “pistol” are used interchangably.
However, if you look at your application for the permit >>> Minnesota Statewide Permit to Carry a Pistol Application.and the permit itself, it specifically states “Pistol”. Lastly, it really don’t matter what the law says, it’s what your issuing Sheriff says. Call him up and ask.
-J.
From the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:
The Commander in charge today said. “This is a grey area. Each County has the right to decide whether long guns are covered under this law. Washington County’s stance is that they are not”.
Note this is from Washington Co. and may or may not be the policy in your Co.
From the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:
The Commander in charge today said. “This is a grey area. Each County has the right to decide whether long guns are covered under this law. Washington County’s stance is that they are not”.
Note this is from Washington Co. and may or may not be the policy in your Co.
Ramsey County too! 
Ramsey County too!
Wright and Stearns county as well.
Wright and Stearns county as well.
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Lastly, it really don’t matter what the law says, it’s what your issuing Sheriff says. Call him up and ask.
-J.
Hmmn I am not sure that it matters what your issuing sheriff thinks.
I would think that the sheriff where you are at when questioned or stopped would matter more.
example: If the issuing Sheriff in Rice County say’s it’s ok and you are in Ramsey County and that Sheriff says NO which do you think is going to matter more? 
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Lastly, it really don’t matter what the law says, it’s what your issuing Sheriff says. Call him up and ask.
-J.
Hmmn I am not sure that it matters what your issuing sheriff thinks.
I would think that the sheriff where you are at when questioned or stopped would matter more.
example: If the issuing Sheriff in Rice County say’s it’s ok and you are in Ramsey County and that Sheriff says NO which do you think is going to matter more?
OK I found a bit more….
I’ll agree this is a shade of grey too, and from my point of view it’s legal, that being said I’m not sure I’d want to be the test case.
This is more of an issue that the DNR thinks thier rules overrule the state law, but we should all know it doesn’t work that way.
624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES
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624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given them.
(a) “BB gun” means a device that fires or ejects a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in
diameter.
(b) “Carry” does not include:
(1) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun to, from, or at a place where firearms are
repaired, bought, sold, traded, or displayed, or where hunting, target shooting, or other lawful
activity involving firearms occurs, or at funerals, parades, or other lawful ceremonies;
(2) the carrying by a person of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun that is unloaded and in a gun
case expressly made to contain a firearm, if the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped,
snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and no portion of the firearm is exposed;
(3) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun by a person who has a permit under section
624.714;
Again this law doesn’t specify between pistol and or anything else as far as legal for carry, I’m not sure it should, because there isn’t a whole of lot of a difference.
In case you didn’t notice those are links to the statutes too.
BTW MN permit holders if you don’t know about the twincitiescarry forum, you are missing out, lots of very, very good info and people there. http://www.twincitiescarry.com/forum/index.php
This is the thread I found the supporting info I posted above. Click here
OK I found a bit more….
I’ll agree this is a shade of grey too, and from my point of view it’s legal, that being said I’m not sure I’d want to be the test case.
This is more of an issue that the DNR thinks thier rules overrule the state law, but we should all know it doesn’t work that way.
624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES
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624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given them.
(a) “BB gun” means a device that fires or ejects a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in
diameter.
(b) “Carry” does not include:
(1) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun to, from, or at a place where firearms are
repaired, bought, sold, traded, or displayed, or where hunting, target shooting, or other lawful
activity involving firearms occurs, or at funerals, parades, or other lawful ceremonies;
(2) the carrying by a person of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun that is unloaded and in a gun
case expressly made to contain a firearm, if the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped,
snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and no portion of the firearm is exposed;
(3) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun by a person who has a permit under section
624.714;
Again this law doesn’t specify between pistol and or anything else as far as legal for carry, I’m not sure it should, because there isn’t a whole of lot of a difference.
In case you didn’t notice those are links to the statutes too.
BTW MN permit holders if you don’t know about the twincitiescarry forum, you are missing out, lots of very, very good info and people there. http://www.twincitiescarry.com/forum/index.php
This is the thread I found the supporting info I posted above. Click here
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